Ducted air conditioning in Shrewsbury
In an older house in Shrewsbury, the loft and any existing bulkheads decide whether a ducted layout will work. Away from the coast, West Midlands summers can turn hot quickly, and bedrooms under the roof are the first to suffer.
Ducted systems suit Shrewsbury loft conversions and new extensions where ceilings are being boarded anyway. Shrewsbury lies roughly 13 miles from Telford, and we cover it as part of Shropshire. Homes in SY1 are all within our coverage.
Prices in Shrewsbury
Ducted air conditioning in Shrewsbury typically comes in at £5,345–£14,645 per system including VAT, based on West Midlands rates. That is close to the UK middle for this kind of work. Quotes move with the length of the pipe run, where the outdoor unit can sit and how much electrical work the job needs. As an example, the Zoned option (motorised dampers or two units for separate floors or room groups) would typically be £7,295–£10,745 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
For most houses in Shrewsbury, 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
On a survey in Shrewsbury the engineer looks at room size, glazing, the route for pipes and drains, the electrics and where the outdoor unit can sit quietly, then the written quote follows. 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 Shrewsbury covers:
- Free survey with ceiling-void and loft inspection
- Concealed fan unit and outdoor unit sized to the zone
- Access hatch and condensate route planned in
- Insulated ductwork, plenums and grilles
- Wall controller or app control
Nearby
Neighbouring places we cover include Wellington (10 miles), Telford (13 miles) and Market Drayton (17 miles). See all services in Shrewsbury or ducted air conditioning across Shropshire.