Ducted air conditioning in Fleet
Hot spells reach the South East early, which makes spring the easiest time to arrange an installation. In an older house in Fleet, the loft and any existing bulkheads decide whether a ducted layout will work.
For a renovation in Fleet, the best time to plan ducted cooling is before the plasterers arrive. We cover Fleet as part of Hampshire, roughly 36 miles from Southampton. That includes the GU13, GU51 and GU52 postcode districts.
Prices in Fleet
Guide prices around Fleet run from £6,645 to £18,245 per system including VAT. Prices here sit above the national middle, reflecting South East England labour rates and parking and access costs. What moves a quote in Fleet up or down is mostly pipe length, how high the outdoor unit goes, and whether a new electrical circuit is needed. 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
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
We book surveys in Fleet at a time that suits you, including early evenings by arrangement, and send the written quote afterwards. A survey in Fleet 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.
What is included
Included with ducted air conditioning in Fleet:
- Insulated ductwork, plenums and grilles
- Access hatch and condensate route planned in
- Concealed fan unit and outdoor unit sized to the zone
- Commissioning with airflow balancing per grille
- Wall controller or app control
Nearby
We also cover Farnborough (3 miles), Aldershot (4 miles) and Farnham (5 miles). See all services in Fleet or ducted air conditioning across Hampshire.