Ducted air conditioning in Islington
In London, heat soaks into brick and concrete during the day and comes back out at night, which is when it is hardest to sleep. For a renovation in Islington, the best time to plan ducted cooling is before the plasterers arrive.
Ducted systems suit Islington loft conversions and new extensions where ceilings are being boarded anyway. Our London coverage takes in Islington, about 3 miles from central London. We cover EC1P, EC4P, N1, N1C, N1P and N7 and the streets around them.
Prices in Islington
Guide prices around Islington run from £7,195 to £19,745 per system including VAT. London is one of the dearer parts of the UK for trades, which shows in the range. What moves a quote in Islington up or down is mostly pipe length, how high the outdoor unit goes, and whether a new electrical circuit is needed. 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
For most houses in Islington, the outdoor unit is permitted development if it passes the MCS 020(a) noise check (37 dB(A) or less at the nearest neighbouring window) and stays within the size and number limits. We run that check on survey.
The survey
We book surveys in Islington at a time that suits you, including early evenings by arrangement, and send the written quote afterwards. 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.
What is included
Included with ducted air conditioning in Islington:
- Concealed fan unit and outdoor unit sized to the zone
- Insulated ductwork, plenums and grilles
- Wall controller or app control
- Access hatch and condensate route planned in
- Free survey with ceiling-void and loft inspection
Nearby
If you are just outside Islington, we also work in Highbury (under a mile), Holloway (1 mile) and Camden Town (2 miles). See all services in Islington or ducted air conditioning across London.