Ducted air conditioning in Strabane
In Northern Ireland, cooling is mostly needed in conservatories and glazed rooms, while efficient heating benefits the whole home. For a renovation in Strabane, the best time to plan ducted cooling is before the plasterers arrive.
Ducted systems suit Strabane loft conversions and new extensions where ceilings are being boarded anyway. Strabane sits around 17 miles from Omagh, inside our County Tyrone area. We cover BT82 and the streets around them.
Prices in Strabane
For Strabane, expect roughly £4,995 to £13,745 per system, VAT included, adjusted for typical Northern Ireland rates. Labour rates in Northern Ireland keep this slightly under the national middle. The biggest variables are the pipe route, access for the outdoor unit and the state of the consumer unit, all of which the survey settles. Typical Zoned work (motorised dampers or two units for separate floors or room groups) lands around £6,845–£10,045 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 Northern Ireland we confirm planning requirements for the outdoor unit on survey, especially for listed buildings and conservation areas.
The survey
On a survey in Strabane 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. A survey in Strabane usually takes one to two hours. We measure the rooms, check the walls and the consumer unit, agree the outdoor unit position with you and photograph the pipe routes.
What is included
Here is what is included on every job in Strabane:
- Wall controller or app control
- Concealed fan unit and outdoor unit sized to the zone
- Insulated ductwork, plenums and grilles
- Access hatch and condensate route planned in
- Free survey with ceiling-void and loft inspection
Nearby
Neighbouring places we cover include Derry/Londonderry (14 miles), Omagh (17 miles) and Irvinestown (26 miles). See all services in Strabane or ducted air conditioning across County Tyrone.