Ducted air conditioning in Wareham
In an older house in Wareham, the loft and any existing bulkheads decide whether a ducted layout will work. Damp South West winters make the dehumidifying side of a heat pump almost as useful as its cooling.
For a renovation in Wareham, the best time to plan ducted cooling is before the plasterers arrive. Our Dorset coverage takes in Wareham, about 10 miles from Bournemouth. Coverage includes BH20.
Prices in Wareham
Guide prices around Wareham run from £5,450 to £14,950 per system including VAT. That is broadly in line with national guide prices. The biggest variables are the pipe route, access for the outdoor unit and the state of the consumer unit, all of which the survey settles. On our South West England figures, the Zoned option (motorised dampers or two units for separate floors or room groups) is about £7,450–£10,950.
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
Since 29 May 2025, England's permitted development rules allow larger outdoor units (up to 1.5 m³) and no longer require a 1 m gap to the boundary, provided the MCS 020(a) noise check is met. Listed buildings and pitched-roof installs still need permission.
The survey
Surveys in Wareham cover heat gain, pipe routes, electrics, access and noise to the nearest neighbour, so surprises on the day are rare. We book surveys in Wareham at a time that suits you, including early evenings by arrangement, and send the written quote afterwards.
What is included
Included as standard in Wareham:
- Free survey with ceiling-void and loft inspection
- Commissioning with airflow balancing per grille
- Insulated ductwork, plenums and grilles
- Wall controller or app control
- Access hatch and condensate route planned in
Nearby
If you are just outside Wareham, we also work in Poole (6 miles), Swanage (9 miles) and Wimborne Minster (9 miles). See all services in Wareham or ducted air conditioning across Dorset.