Ducted air conditioning in Ashford, Kent
Ducted systems suit Ashford loft conversions and new extensions where ceilings are being boarded anyway. In the South East, loft rooms and glazed extensions can climb well above the outside temperature on a sunny afternoon.
In an older house in Ashford, the loft and any existing bulkheads decide whether a ducted layout will work. We cover Ashford, Kent as part of Kent, roughly 18 miles from Maidstone. We cover TN24 and the streets around them.
Prices in Ashford, Kent
Ducted air conditioning in Ashford, Kent typically comes in at £6,645–£18,245 per system including VAT, based on South East England rates. South East England is one of the dearer parts of the UK for trades, which shows in the range. The biggest variables are the pipe route, access for the outdoor unit and the state of the consumer unit, all of which the survey settles. As an example, the Zoned option (motorised dampers or two units for separate floors or room groups) would typically be £9,095–£13,345 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 Ashford 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 Ashford:
- Commissioning with airflow balancing per grille
- Concealed fan unit and outdoor unit sized to the zone
- Wall controller or app control
- Insulated ductwork, plenums and grilles
- Free survey with ceiling-void and loft inspection
Nearby
If you are just outside Ashford, we also work in Faversham (12 miles), Canterbury (13 miles) and Folkestone (13 miles). See all services in Ashford, Kent or ducted air conditioning across Kent.