Ducted air conditioning in Hove
Hot spells reach the South East early, which makes spring the easiest time to arrange an installation. In an older house in Hove, the loft and any existing bulkheads decide whether a ducted layout will work.
Ducted systems suit Hove loft conversions and new extensions where ceilings are being boarded anyway. Hove is about 1 mile from Brighton and falls within our East Sussex coverage. Postcode districts we cover here include BN3.
Prices in Hove
In South East England, our guide range for ducted air conditioning is £6,645–£18,245 per system, including VAT. That is above the UK middle, mainly because labour and access cost more in South East England. 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 £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
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
A survey in Hove 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. We book surveys in Hove at a time that suits you, including early evenings by arrangement, and send the written quote afterwards.
What is included
Every job in Hove includes:
- Insulated ductwork, plenums and grilles
- Free survey with ceiling-void and loft inspection
- Commissioning with airflow balancing per grille
- Concealed fan unit and outdoor unit sized to the zone
- Access hatch and condensate route planned in
Nearby
Nearby, we also cover Brighton (1 mile), Rottingdean (5 miles) and Burgess Hill (9 miles). See all services in Hove or ducted air conditioning across East Sussex.