Ducted air conditioning in Melton Mowbray
East Midlands summers bring dry, sunny spells, so glazing and orientation matter most when sizing a unit. Ducted systems suit Melton Mowbray loft conversions and new extensions where ceilings are being boarded anyway.
In an older house in Melton Mowbray, the loft and any existing bulkheads decide whether a ducted layout will work. Melton Mowbray is about 13 miles from Leicester and falls within our Leicestershire coverage. We cover LE13 and the streets around them.
Prices in Melton Mowbray
Guide prices around Melton Mowbray 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. What moves a quote in Melton Mowbray up or down is mostly pipe length, how high the outdoor unit goes, and whether a new electrical circuit is needed. Typical Zoned work (motorised dampers or two units for separate floors or room groups) lands around £7,145–£10,495 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
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
The free survey is where the real price is set: room measurements, pipe and drain routes, electrical checks and the outdoor unit position, all written into your quote. Surveys in Melton Mowbray 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 Melton Mowbray:
- Commissioning with airflow balancing per grille
- Wall controller or app control
- Insulated ductwork, plenums and grilles
- Free survey with ceiling-void and loft inspection
- Concealed fan unit and outdoor unit sized to the zone
Nearby
We also cover Oakham (9 miles), Cottesmore (10 miles) and Loughborough (13 miles). See all services in Melton Mowbray or ducted air conditioning across Leicestershire.