Ducted air conditioning in Oldham
Milder summers in the North West mean designing for winter comfort as much as for a heatwave. In an older house in Oldham, the loft and any existing bulkheads decide whether a ducted layout will work.
Ducted systems suit Oldham loft conversions and new extensions where ceilings are being boarded anyway. Our Greater Manchester coverage takes in Oldham, about 6 miles from Manchester. Coverage includes OL1.
Prices in Oldham
Budget around £5,195–£14,195 per system including VAT for ducted air conditioning in and around Oldham. Labour rates in North West England keep this slightly under the national middle. Longer or hidden pipe runs, high-level brackets and electrical upgrades are the usual reasons a quote lands at the top of the range. 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
A survey in Oldham 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. 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.
What is included
Included with ducted air conditioning in Oldham:
- Wall controller or app control
- Insulated ductwork, plenums and grilles
- Concealed fan unit and outdoor unit sized to the zone
- Access hatch and condensate route planned in
- Commissioning with airflow balancing per grille
Nearby
If you are just outside Oldham, we also work in Chadderton (under a mile), Royton (2 miles) and Middleton (3 miles). See all services in Oldham or ducted air conditioning across Greater Manchester.