Ducted air conditioning in Gillingham
For a renovation in Gillingham, the best time to plan ducted cooling is before the plasterers arrive. Hot spells reach the South East early, which makes spring the easiest time to arrange an installation.
Ducted systems suit Gillingham loft conversions and new extensions where ceilings are being boarded anyway. Gillingham lies roughly 9 miles from Maidstone, and we cover it as part of Kent. Coverage includes ME7.
Prices in Gillingham
Guide prices around Gillingham run from £6,645 to £18,245 per system including VAT. South East England is one of the dearer parts of the UK for trades, which shows in the range. What moves a quote in Gillingham up or down is mostly pipe length, how high the outdoor unit goes, and whether a new electrical circuit is needed. 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. A survey in Gillingham 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 Gillingham:
- Commissioning with airflow balancing per grille
- Wall controller or app control
- Concealed fan unit and outdoor unit sized to the zone
- Free survey with ceiling-void and loft inspection
- Access hatch and condensate route planned in
Nearby
Nearby, we also cover Chatham (1 mile), Rochester (2 miles) and Strood (3 miles). See all services in Gillingham or ducted air conditioning across Kent.