Ducted air conditioning across West Glamorgan
Ducted systems suit Swansea loft conversions and new extensions where ceilings are being boarded anyway. In an older house in Swansea, the loft and any existing bulkheads decide whether a ducted layout will work. In South and Mid Wales, efficient heating is often as important as cooling.
Prices in West Glamorgan
Budget around £4,995–£13,745 per system including VAT for ducted air conditioning in and around West Glamorgan. Labour rates in South and Mid Wales 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. For reference, the Zoned option in West Glamorgan (motorised dampers or two units for separate floors or room groups) usually comes to about £6,845–£10,045.
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 1 June 2026, Welsh permitted development rules for outdoor units closely match England's: up to 1.5 m³, two units on a detached home, one on other homes, and MCS 020a noise compliance. Listed buildings need consent, and conservation areas have extra restrictions on units facing a road.
The survey
On a survey in West Glamorgan 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 West Glamorgan 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
Included with ducted air conditioning across West Glamorgan:
- Free survey with ceiling-void and loft inspection
- Commissioning with airflow balancing per grille
- Wall controller or app control
- Insulated ductwork, plenums and grilles
- Concealed fan unit and outdoor unit sized to the zone
- Access hatch and condensate route planned in
Towns in West Glamorgan
Pick your town for local details, or see every service in West Glamorgan.