Ducted air conditioning in Battersea
Ducted systems suit Battersea loft conversions and new extensions where ceilings are being boarded anyway. Many London homes are flats or tall terraces, where heat rises to the top floor and the bedrooms bear the brunt of a hot spell.
In an older house in Battersea, the loft and any existing bulkheads decide whether a ducted layout will work. Battersea sits around 2 miles from central London, inside our London area. Homes in SW11 are all within our coverage.
Prices in Battersea
For Battersea, expect roughly £7,195 to £19,745 per system, VAT included, adjusted for typical London rates. London is one of the dearer parts of the UK for trades, which shows in the range. 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 London figures, the Zoned option (motorised dampers or two units for separate floors or room groups) is about £9,845–£14,445.
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
England's rules let most houses fit an outdoor unit without a planning application, as long as the size, number and MCS 020(a) noise conditions are met. Flats, listed buildings and roof-mounted units are treated differently.
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. Surveys in Battersea cover heat gain, pipe routes, electrics, access and noise to the nearest neighbour, so surprises on the day are rare.
What is included
Every job in Battersea includes:
- Commissioning with airflow balancing per grille
- Wall controller or app control
- Access hatch and condensate route planned in
- Free survey with ceiling-void and loft inspection
- Concealed fan unit and outdoor unit sized to the zone
Nearby
Nearby, we also cover Chelsea (1 mile), Westminster (2 miles) and Fulham (2 miles). See all services in Battersea or ducted air conditioning across London.