Ducted air conditioning in Heywood
In an older house in Heywood, the loft and any existing bulkheads decide whether a ducted layout will work. North West summers are cooler, so many systems here earn their keep as efficient heaters, with cooling for the warmest weeks.
Ducted systems suit Heywood loft conversions and new extensions where ceilings are being boarded anyway. We cover Heywood as part of Greater Manchester, roughly 8 miles from Manchester. We cover OL10 and the streets around them.
Prices in Heywood
Guide prices around Heywood run from £5,195 to £14,195 per system including VAT. Labour rates in North West England keep this slightly under the national middle. Quotes move with the length of the pipe run, where the outdoor unit can sit and how much electrical work the job needs. As an example, the Zoned option (motorised dampers or two units for separate floors or room groups) would typically be £7,095–£10,395 here.
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
At the survey we look at how each room is used, where the sun hits it and how the pipes can reach the outside wall, then put it all in a written quote. We book surveys in Heywood at a time that suits you, including early evenings by arrangement, and send the written quote afterwards.
What is included
What a job in Heywood covers:
- Insulated ductwork, plenums and grilles
- Free survey with ceiling-void and loft inspection
- Wall controller or app control
- Concealed fan unit and outdoor unit sized to the zone
- Access hatch and condensate route planned in
Nearby
Close to Heywood, our coverage also includes Middleton (3 miles), Rochdale (3 miles) and Bury (3 miles). See all services in Heywood or ducted air conditioning across Greater Manchester.