Ducted air conditioning in South Croydon
In an older house in South Croydon, the loft and any existing bulkheads decide whether a ducted layout will work. 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.
Ducted systems suit South Croydon loft conversions and new extensions where ceilings are being boarded anyway. South Croydon sits around 10 miles from central London, inside our London area. Postcode districts we cover here include CR7 and CR9.
Prices in South Croydon
Our London guide price for ducted air conditioning is £7,195–£19,745 per system, VAT included. That is above the UK middle, mainly because labour and access cost more in London. What moves a quote in South Croydon 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 South Croydon (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. A survey in South Croydon usually takes one to two hours. We measure the rooms, check the walls and the consumer unit, agree the outdoor unit position with you and photograph the pipe routes.
What is included
Included as standard in South Croydon:
- Wall controller or app control
- Free survey with ceiling-void and loft inspection
- Concealed fan unit and outdoor unit sized to the zone
- Access hatch and condensate route planned in
- Commissioning with airflow balancing per grille
Nearby
Close to South Croydon, our coverage also includes Croydon (1 mile), Purley (2 miles) and Carshalton (3 miles). See all services in South Croydon or ducted air conditioning across London.