Ducted air conditioning in Market Harborough
Ducted systems suit Market Harborough loft conversions and new extensions where ceilings are being boarded anyway. Summer peaks in the East Midlands make bedrooms under the roof the hardest rooms to keep comfortable.
In an older house in Market Harborough, the loft and any existing bulkheads decide whether a ducted layout will work. Market Harborough sits around 14 miles from Leicester, inside our Leicestershire area. Postcode districts we cover here include LE16.
Prices in Market Harborough
Guide prices around Market Harborough run from £5,245 to £14,345 per system including VAT. It is a touch below the UK middle, as trade rates in the East Midlands tend to be. 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 East Midlands figures, the Zoned option (motorised dampers or two units for separate floors or room groups) is about £7,145–£10,495.
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
On a survey in Market Harborough the engineer looks at room size, glazing, the route for pipes and drains, the electrics and where the outdoor unit can sit quietly, then the written quote follows. Surveys in Market Harborough cover heat gain, pipe routes, electrics, access and noise to the nearest neighbour, so surprises on the day are rare.
What is included
Included as standard in Market Harborough:
- Wall controller or app control
- Access hatch and condensate route planned in
- Concealed fan unit and outdoor unit sized to the zone
- Insulated ductwork, plenums and grilles
- Commissioning with airflow balancing per grille
Nearby
If you are just outside Market Harborough, we also work in Desborough (5 miles), Rothwell (7 miles) and Corby (10 miles). See all services in Market Harborough or ducted air conditioning across Leicestershire.