Ducted air conditioning in Stratford
For a renovation in Stratford, the best time to plan ducted cooling is before the plasterers arrive. 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 Stratford loft conversions and new extensions where ceilings are being boarded anyway. Stratford sits around 6 miles from central London, inside our London area. We cover E15 and the streets around them.
Prices in Stratford
Budget around £7,195–£19,745 per system including VAT for ducted air conditioning in and around Stratford. That is above the UK middle, mainly because labour and access cost more in London. 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
Since 29 May 2025, England's permitted development rules allow larger outdoor units (up to 1.5 m³) and no longer require a 1 m gap to the boundary, provided the MCS 020(a) noise check is met. Listed buildings and pitched-roof installs still need permission.
The survey
We book surveys in Stratford 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
What a job in Stratford covers:
- Wall controller or app control
- Free survey with ceiling-void and loft inspection
- Concealed fan unit and outdoor unit sized to the zone
- Insulated ductwork, plenums and grilles
- Commissioning with airflow balancing per grille
Nearby
Nearby, we also cover Bow (under a mile), Canning Town (2 miles) and Canary Wharf (2 miles). See all services in Stratford or ducted air conditioning across London.