Ducted air conditioning in Grantham
For a renovation in Grantham, the best time to plan ducted cooling is before the plasterers arrive. Summer peaks in the East Midlands make bedrooms under the roof the hardest rooms to keep comfortable.
Ducted systems suit Grantham loft conversions and new extensions where ceilings are being boarded anyway. Grantham sits around 22 miles from Lincoln, inside our Lincolnshire area. We cover NG31 and the streets around them.
Prices in Grantham
Ducted air conditioning in Grantham typically comes in at £5,245–£14,345 per system including VAT, based on East Midlands rates. Labour rates in the East Midlands keep this slightly under the national middle. Quotes move with the length of the pipe run, where the outdoor unit can sit and how much electrical work the job needs. As an example, the Zoned option (motorised dampers or two units for separate floors or room groups) would typically be £7,145–£10,495 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
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
Surveys in Grantham cover heat gain, pipe routes, electrics, access and noise to the nearest neighbour, so surprises on the day are rare. We book surveys in Grantham 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 Grantham:
- Free survey with ceiling-void and loft inspection
- Commissioning with airflow balancing per grille
- Wall controller or app control
- Access hatch and condensate route planned in
- Concealed fan unit and outdoor unit sized to the zone
Nearby
If you are just outside Grantham, we also work in Sleaford (11 miles), Newark-on-Trent (13 miles) and Cottesmore (14 miles). See all services in Grantham or ducted air conditioning across Lincolnshire.