Ducted air conditioning in Exmouth
In an older house in Exmouth, the loft and any existing bulkheads decide whether a ducted layout will work. Coastal breezes help, but inland South West towns and glazed rooms still see uncomfortable peaks.
For a renovation in Exmouth, the best time to plan ducted cooling is before the plasterers arrive. Exmouth sits around 37 miles from Plymouth, inside our Devon area. Coverage includes EX8.
Prices in Exmouth
Guide prices around Exmouth run from £5,450 to £14,950 per system including VAT. That is close to the UK middle for this kind of work. What moves a quote in Exmouth up or down is mostly pipe length, how high the outdoor unit goes, and whether a new electrical circuit is needed. 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
In England, most houses can have an outdoor unit under permitted development if it is no larger than 1.5 m³, meets the MCS 020(a) noise limit of 37 dB(A) at the nearest neighbour's window, and there are no more than two on a detached house or one on other houses. Listed buildings need consent.
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 Exmouth cover heat gain, pipe routes, electrics, access and noise to the nearest neighbour, so surprises on the day are rare.
What is included
Here is what is included on every job in Exmouth:
- Insulated ductwork, plenums and grilles
- Commissioning with airflow balancing per grille
- Wall controller or app control
- Access hatch and condensate route planned in
- Concealed fan unit and outdoor unit sized to the zone
Nearby
Close to Exmouth, our coverage also includes Heavitree (8 miles), Exeter (9 miles) and Newton Abbot (11 miles). See all services in Exmouth or ducted air conditioning across Devon.