Ducted air conditioning in Telford
Hot spells in the West Midlands are shorter but intense, especially in loft rooms and rooms with big windows. 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. Telford is one of the main towns we cover in Shropshire, alongside Shrewsbury and Wellington. Homes in TF3 are all within our coverage.
Prices in Telford
Budget around £5,345–£14,645 per system including VAT for ducted air conditioning in and around Telford. That is broadly in line with national guide prices. Longer or hidden pipe runs, high-level brackets and electrical upgrades are the usual reasons a quote lands at the top of the range. On our West Midlands figures, the Zoned option (motorised dampers or two units for separate floors or room groups) is about £7,295–£10,745.
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
On a survey in Telford 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
Included with ducted air conditioning in Telford:
- Access hatch and condensate route planned in
- Insulated ductwork, plenums and grilles
- Free survey with ceiling-void and loft inspection
- Concealed fan unit and outdoor unit sized to the zone
- Commissioning with airflow balancing per grille
Nearby
Close to Telford, our coverage also includes Wellington (3 miles), Bridgnorth (10 miles) and Shrewsbury (13 miles). See all services in Telford or ducted air conditioning across Shropshire.