Ducted air conditioning across Shropshire
For a renovation in Telford, the best time to plan ducted cooling is before the plasterers arrive. In an older house in Telford, the loft and any existing bulkheads decide whether a ducted layout will work. In the West Midlands, sizing for winter heating first and then checking summer cooling usually gives the best all-year system.
Prices in Shropshire
Ducted air conditioning in Shropshire typically comes in at £5,345–£14,645 per system including VAT, based on West Midlands rates. It sits near the middle of UK prices. What moves a quote in Shropshire up or down is mostly pipe length, how high the outdoor unit goes, and whether a new electrical circuit is needed. Typical Zoned work (motorised dampers or two units for separate floors or room groups) lands around £7,295–£10,745 in this area.
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. Surveys in Shropshire cover heat gain, pipe routes, electrics, access and noise to the nearest neighbour, so surprises on the day are rare.
What is included
Included with ducted air conditioning across Shropshire:
- Commissioning with airflow balancing per grille
- Insulated ductwork, plenums and grilles
- Wall controller or app control
- Access hatch and condensate route planned in
- Free survey with ceiling-void and loft inspection
- Concealed fan unit and outdoor unit sized to the zone
Towns in Shropshire
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