Ducted air conditioning in Launceston
For a renovation in Launceston, the best time to plan ducted cooling is before the plasterers arrive. Damp South West winters make the dehumidifying side of a heat pump almost as useful as its cooling.
In an older house in Launceston, the loft and any existing bulkheads decide whether a ducted layout will work. Launceston lies roughly 40 miles from Truro, and we cover it as part of Cornwall. That includes the PL15 postcode district.
Prices in Launceston
Budget around £5,450–£14,950 per system including VAT for ducted air conditioning in and around Launceston. It sits near the middle of UK prices. Concealed pipework, access equipment for high walls and any electrical work are what push prices towards the upper figure. As an example, the Zoned option (motorised dampers or two units for separate floors or room groups) would typically be £7,450–£10,950 here.
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
England's rules let most houses fit an outdoor unit without a planning application, as long as the size, number and MCS 020(a) noise conditions are met. Flats, listed buildings and roof-mounted units are treated differently.
The survey
Surveys in Launceston cover heat gain, pipe routes, electrics, access and noise to the nearest neighbour, so surprises on the day are rare. A survey in Launceston usually takes one to two hours. We measure the rooms, check the walls and the consumer unit, agree the outdoor unit position with you and photograph the pipe routes.
What is included
Included as standard in Launceston:
- Free survey with ceiling-void and loft inspection
- Wall controller or app control
- Commissioning with airflow balancing per grille
- Concealed fan unit and outdoor unit sized to the zone
- Access hatch and condensate route planned in
Nearby
If you are just outside Launceston, we also work in Liskeard (13 miles), Bude (15 miles) and Saltash (17 miles). See all services in Launceston or ducted air conditioning across Cornwall.