Ducted air conditioning in Hexham
In the North East, sizing for winter heating and then checking summer cooling usually gives the right system. Ducted systems suit Hexham loft conversions and new extensions where ceilings are being boarded anyway.
In an older house in Hexham, the loft and any existing bulkheads decide whether a ducted layout will work. Our Northumberland coverage takes in Hexham, about 26 miles from Blyth. Postcode districts we cover here include NE46.
Prices in Hexham
In North East England, our guide range for ducted air conditioning is £4,995–£13,745 per system, including VAT. It is a touch below the UK middle, as trade rates in North East England tend to be. Longer or hidden pipe runs, high-level brackets and electrical upgrades are the usual reasons a quote lands at the top of the range. For reference, the Zoned option in Hexham (motorised dampers or two units for separate floors or room groups) usually comes to about £6,845–£10,045.
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 Hexham, 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
Surveys in Hexham cover heat gain, pipe routes, electrics, access and noise to the nearest neighbour, so surprises on the day are rare. 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
Every job in Hexham includes:
- Access hatch and condensate route planned in
- Commissioning with airflow balancing per grille
- Insulated ductwork, plenums and grilles
- Wall controller or app control
- Free survey with ceiling-void and loft inspection
Nearby
We also cover Prudhoe (10 miles), Consett (13 miles) and Newburn (14 miles). See all services in Hexham or ducted air conditioning across Northumberland.