Ducted air conditioning in Ferndown
Ducted systems suit Ferndown loft conversions and new extensions where ceilings are being boarded anyway. In the South West, a system that heats well through damp winters is often as valuable as summer cooling.
In an older house in Ferndown, the loft and any existing bulkheads decide whether a ducted layout will work. Ferndown sits around 6 miles from Bournemouth, inside our Dorset area. Postcode districts we cover here include BH22.
Prices in Ferndown
For Ferndown, expect roughly £5,450 to £14,950 per system, VAT included, adjusted for typical South West England rates. That is close to the UK middle for this kind of work. Longer or hidden pipe runs, high-level brackets and electrical upgrades are the usual reasons a quote lands at the top of the range. Typical Zoned work (motorised dampers or two units for separate floors or room groups) lands around £7,450–£10,950 in this area.
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 Ferndown, 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
Surveys in Ferndown cover heat gain, pipe routes, electrics, access and noise to the nearest neighbour, so surprises on the day are rare. A survey in Ferndown 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 Ferndown:
- Insulated ductwork, plenums and grilles
- Wall controller or app control
- Commissioning with airflow balancing per grille
- Free survey with ceiling-void and loft inspection
- Concealed fan unit and outdoor unit sized to the zone
Nearby
Close to Ferndown, our coverage also includes Wimborne Minster (4 miles), Bournemouth (6 miles) and Christchurch (7 miles). See all services in Ferndown or ducted air conditioning across Dorset.