Ducted air conditioning in Norwich
The East of England is one of the sunniest and driest parts of the UK, which makes glazed rooms and lofts hard to keep cool. Ducted systems suit Norwich loft conversions and new extensions where ceilings are being boarded anyway.
For a renovation in Norwich, the best time to plan ducted cooling is before the plasterers arrive. As well as Norwich itself, our Norfolk coverage takes in Great Yarmouth, King's Lynn and the towns around them. That includes the NR2 and NR3 postcode districts.
Prices in Norwich
In the East of England, our guide range for ducted air conditioning is £6,095–£16,745 per system, including VAT. That is above the UK middle, mainly because labour and access cost more in the East of England. Quotes move with the length of the pipe run, where the outdoor unit can sit and how much electrical work the job needs. For reference, the Zoned option in Norwich (motorised dampers or two units for separate floors or room groups) usually comes to about £8,345–£12,245.
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
A survey in Norwich 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. We book surveys in Norwich at a time that suits you, including early evenings by arrangement, and send the written quote afterwards.
What is included
Included as standard in Norwich:
- Access hatch and condensate route planned in
- Concealed fan unit and outdoor unit sized to the zone
- Wall controller or app control
- Commissioning with airflow balancing per grille
- Insulated ductwork, plenums and grilles
Nearby
Nearby, we also cover Wymondham (9 miles), North Walsham (14 miles) and Attleborough (14 miles). See all services in Norwich or ducted air conditioning across Norfolk.