Ducted air conditioning in Hastings
Hot spells reach the South East early, which makes spring the easiest time to arrange an installation. In an older house in Hastings, the loft and any existing bulkheads decide whether a ducted layout will work.
For a renovation in Hastings, the best time to plan ducted cooling is before the plasterers arrive. Our East Sussex coverage takes in Hastings, about 31 miles from Brighton. That includes the TN34 postcode district.
Prices in Hastings
Budget around £6,645–£18,245 per system including VAT for ducted air conditioning in and around Hastings. Prices here sit above the national middle, reflecting South East England labour rates and parking and access costs. Concealed pipework, access equipment for high walls and any electrical work are what push prices towards the upper figure. Typical Zoned work (motorised dampers or two units for separate floors or room groups) lands around £9,095–£13,345 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
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
We book surveys in Hastings at a time that suits you, including early evenings by arrangement, and send the written quote afterwards. 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.
What is included
Included as standard in Hastings:
- Wall controller or app control
- Commissioning with airflow balancing per grille
- Free survey with ceiling-void and loft inspection
- Insulated ductwork, plenums and grilles
- Access hatch and condensate route planned in
Nearby
If you are just outside Hastings, we also work in Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles), Hailsham (14 miles) and Eastbourne (14 miles). See all services in Hastings or ducted air conditioning across East Sussex.