Ducted air conditioning in Denton
Ducted systems suit Denton loft conversions and new extensions where ceilings are being boarded anyway. North West summers are cooler, so many systems here earn their keep as efficient heaters, with cooling for the warmest weeks.
In an older house in Denton, the loft and any existing bulkheads decide whether a ducted layout will work. Denton lies roughly 5 miles from Manchester, and we cover it as part of Greater Manchester. That includes the M34 postcode district.
Prices in Denton
Guide prices around Denton run from £5,195 to £14,195 per system including VAT. Labour rates in North West England keep this slightly under the national middle. What moves a quote in Denton up or down is mostly pipe length, how high the outdoor unit goes, and whether a new electrical circuit is needed. On our North West England figures, the Zoned option (motorised dampers or two units for separate floors or room groups) is about £7,095–£10,395.
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
Surveys in Denton cover heat gain, pipe routes, electrics, access and noise to the nearest neighbour, so surprises on the day are rare. 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
What a job in Denton covers:
- Free survey with ceiling-void and loft inspection
- Access hatch and condensate route planned in
- Insulated ductwork, plenums and grilles
- Concealed fan unit and outdoor unit sized to the zone
- Commissioning with airflow balancing per grille
Nearby
If you are just outside Denton, we also work in Hyde (2 miles), Dukinfield (2 miles) and Droylsden (2 miles). See all services in Denton or ducted air conditioning across Greater Manchester.