Ducted air conditioning in Chelsea
Ducted systems suit Chelsea loft conversions and new extensions where ceilings are being boarded anyway. The urban heat island effect means London bedrooms can stay uncomfortably warm on summer nights.
For a renovation in Chelsea, the best time to plan ducted cooling is before the plasterers arrive. We cover Chelsea as part of London, roughly 2 miles from central London. Coverage includes SW3 and SW10.
Prices in Chelsea
Ducted air conditioning in Chelsea typically comes in at £7,195–£19,745 per system including VAT, based on London rates. Prices here sit above the national middle, reflecting London labour rates and parking and access costs. What moves a quote in Chelsea up or down is mostly pipe length, how high the outdoor unit goes, and whether a new electrical circuit is needed. For reference, the Zoned option in Chelsea (motorised dampers or two units for separate floors or room groups) usually comes to 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. We book surveys in Chelsea at a time that suits you, including early evenings by arrangement, and send the written quote afterwards.
What is included
What a job in Chelsea covers:
- Wall controller or app control
- Concealed fan unit and outdoor unit sized to the zone
- Commissioning with airflow balancing per grille
- Insulated ductwork, plenums and grilles
- Free survey with ceiling-void and loft inspection
Nearby
If you are just outside Chelsea, we also work in Battersea (1 mile), Fulham (1 mile) and Westminster (2 miles). See all services in Chelsea or ducted air conditioning across London.