Ducted air conditioning in Hereford
Inland West Midlands towns can see sharp summer peaks, and the same system doubles as an efficient heater in winter. For a renovation in Hereford, the best time to plan ducted cooling is before the plasterers arrive.
Ducted systems suit Hereford loft conversions and new extensions where ceilings are being boarded anyway. We cover Hereford and the rest of Herefordshire, including Bromyard and Kington. That includes the HR1 postcode district.
Prices in Hereford
Guide prices around Hereford run from £5,345 to £14,645 per system including VAT. It sits near the middle of UK prices. Longer or hidden pipe runs, high-level brackets and electrical upgrades are the usual reasons a quote lands at the top of the range. Typical Zoned work (motorised dampers or two units for separate floors or room groups) lands around £7,295–£10,745 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
A survey in Hereford 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. We book surveys in Hereford at a time that suits you, including early evenings by arrangement, and send the written quote afterwards.
What is included
Here is what is included on every job in Hereford:
- Concealed fan unit and outdoor unit sized to the zone
- Insulated ductwork, plenums and grilles
- Wall controller or app control
- Commissioning with airflow balancing per grille
- Access hatch and condensate route planned in
Nearby
We also cover Ross-on-Wye (12 miles), Leominster (12 miles) and Ledbury (12 miles). See all services in Hereford or ducted air conditioning across Herefordshire.