Ducted air conditioning in March
Bright summers in the East of England mean solar gain through glass is usually the biggest load to design for. For a renovation in March, the best time to plan ducted cooling is before the plasterers arrive.
Ducted systems suit March loft conversions and new extensions where ceilings are being boarded anyway. We cover March as part of Cambridgeshire, roughly 14 miles from Peterborough. Postcode districts we cover here include PE15.
Prices in March
In the East of England, our guide range for ducted air conditioning is £6,095–£16,745 per system, including VAT. That is above the UK middle, mainly because labour and access cost more in the East of England. Quotes move with the length of the pipe run, where the outdoor unit can sit and how much electrical work the job needs. On our East of England figures, the Zoned option (motorised dampers or two units for separate floors or room groups) is about £8,345–£12,245.
Single zone
One ducted unit serving two or three rooms from a loft or void.
Zoned
Motorised dampers or two units for separate floors or room groups.
Whole home
Multiple ducted units with linear slot diffusers and smart control.
Guide prices show VAT at 20%. HMRC treats most fixed air conditioners and air-to-air heat pumps installed in homes as energy-saving materials, zero-rated until 31 March 2027 when we supply and fit them. If your installation qualifies, your quote shows 0% VAT and a lower price. Servicing, repairs, cleaning and controls are charged at 20%.
Planning and permissions
For most houses in March, the outdoor unit is permitted development if it passes the MCS 020(a) noise check (37 dB(A) or less at the nearest neighbouring window) and stays within the size and number limits. We run that check on survey.
The survey
The free survey is where the real price is set: room measurements, pipe and drain routes, electrical checks and the outdoor unit position, all written into your quote. Surveys in March cover heat gain, pipe routes, electrics, access and noise to the nearest neighbour, so surprises on the day are rare.
What is included
Included with ducted air conditioning in March:
- Wall controller or app control
- Access hatch and condensate route planned in
- Insulated ductwork, plenums and grilles
- Concealed fan unit and outdoor unit sized to the zone
- Free survey with ceiling-void and loft inspection
Nearby
Close to March, our coverage also includes Wisbech (8 miles), Peterborough (14 miles) and King's Lynn (19 miles). See all services in March or ducted air conditioning across Cambridgeshire.