Ducted air conditioning in Deal
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 Deal, the best time to plan ducted cooling is before the plasterers arrive.
Ducted systems suit Deal loft conversions and new extensions where ceilings are being boarded anyway. Deal lies roughly 38 miles from Maidstone, and we cover it as part of Kent. We cover CT14 and the streets around them.
Prices in Deal
For Deal, expect roughly £6,645 to £18,245 per system, VAT included, adjusted for typical South East England rates. Prices here sit above the national middle, reflecting South East England labour rates and parking and access costs. Longer or hidden pipe runs, high-level brackets and electrical upgrades are the usual reasons a quote lands at the top of the range. On our South East England figures, the Zoned option (motorised dampers or two units for separate floors or room groups) is about £9,095–£13,345.
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
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 Deal at a time that suits you, including early evenings by arrangement, and send the written quote afterwards.
What is included
Every job in Deal includes:
- Access hatch and condensate route planned in
- Wall controller or app control
- Insulated ductwork, plenums and grilles
- Commissioning with airflow balancing per grille
- Concealed fan unit and outdoor unit sized to the zone
Nearby
If you are just outside Deal, we also work in Dover (8 miles), Ramsgate (8 miles) and Broadstairs (10 miles). See all services in Deal or ducted air conditioning across Kent.