Ducted air conditioning across Norfolk
Ducted systems suit Norwich loft conversions and new extensions where ceilings are being boarded anyway. In an older house in Norwich, the loft and any existing bulkheads decide whether a ducted layout will work. Bright summers in the East of England mean solar gain through glass is usually the biggest load to design for.
Prices in Norfolk
For Norfolk, expect roughly £6,095 to £16,745 per system, VAT included, adjusted for typical East of England rates. Prices here sit above the national middle, reflecting East of England labour rates and parking and access costs. Longer or hidden pipe runs, high-level brackets and electrical upgrades are the usual reasons a quote lands at the top of the range. As an example, the Zoned option (motorised dampers or two units for separate floors or room groups) would typically be £8,345–£12,245 here.
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
In England, most houses can have an outdoor unit under permitted development if it is no larger than 1.5 m³, meets the MCS 020(a) noise limit of 37 dB(A) at the nearest neighbour's window, and there are no more than two on a detached house or one on other houses. Listed buildings need consent.
The survey
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. We book surveys in Norfolk at a time that suits you, including early evenings by arrangement, and send the written quote afterwards.
What is included
Included with ducted air conditioning across Norfolk:
- Free survey with ceiling-void and loft inspection
- Access hatch and condensate route planned in
- Wall controller or app control
- Commissioning with airflow balancing per grille
- Insulated ductwork, plenums and grilles
- Concealed fan unit and outdoor unit sized to the zone
Towns in Norfolk
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