Ducted air conditioning in Chard
South West summers are milder on the coast, but sheltered towns and south-facing rooms still overheat, and efficient winter heating matters just as much. For a renovation in Chard, the best time to plan ducted cooling is before the plasterers arrive.
Ducted systems suit Chard loft conversions and new extensions where ceilings are being boarded anyway. We cover Chard as part of Somerset, roughly 11 miles from Taunton. Homes in TA20 are all within our coverage.
Prices in Chard
Guide prices around Chard run from £5,450 to £14,950 per system including VAT. It sits near the middle of UK 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. As an example, the Zoned option (motorised dampers or two units for separate floors or room groups) would typically be £7,450–£10,950 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
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
We book surveys in Chard at a time that suits you, including early evenings by arrangement, and send the written quote afterwards. 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
Here is what is included on every job in Chard:
- Free survey with ceiling-void and loft inspection
- Concealed fan unit and outdoor unit sized to the zone
- Insulated ductwork, plenums and grilles
- Wall controller or app control
- Commissioning with airflow balancing per grille
Nearby
Nearby, we also cover Taunton (11 miles), Bridport (13 miles) and Yeovil (15 miles). See all services in Chard or ducted air conditioning across Somerset.