Ducted air conditioning in Fareham
Ducted systems suit Fareham loft conversions and new extensions where ceilings are being boarded anyway. Summers in the South East are among the warmest in the country, so cooling often comes first, with efficient winter heating as a bonus.
For a renovation in Fareham, the best time to plan ducted cooling is before the plasterers arrive. Fareham sits around 10 miles from Southampton, inside our Hampshire area. We cover PO16 and the streets around them.
Prices in Fareham
Ducted air conditioning in Fareham typically comes in at £6,645–£18,245 per system including VAT, based on South East England rates. Prices here sit above the national middle, reflecting South East England labour rates and parking and access costs. Quotes move with the length of the pipe run, where the outdoor unit can sit and how much electrical work the job needs. 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
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 Fareham cover heat gain, pipe routes, electrics, access and noise to the nearest neighbour, so surprises on the day are rare. We book surveys in Fareham at a time that suits you, including early evenings by arrangement, and send the written quote afterwards.
What is included
Included as standard in Fareham:
- Commissioning with airflow balancing per grille
- Wall controller or app control
- Insulated ductwork, plenums and grilles
- Concealed fan unit and outdoor unit sized to the zone
- Free survey with ceiling-void and loft inspection
Nearby
If you are just outside Fareham, we also work in Gosport (4 miles), Portsmouth (5 miles) and Waterlooville (7 miles). See all services in Fareham or ducted air conditioning across Hampshire.