Ducted air conditioning in Neath
Wet South Wales winters make a heat pump's quiet, even heating and dehumidifying mode useful well beyond summer. In an older house in Neath, the loft and any existing bulkheads decide whether a ducted layout will work.
Ducted systems suit Neath loft conversions and new extensions where ceilings are being boarded anyway. Neath lies roughly 7 miles from Swansea, and we cover it as part of West Glamorgan. Coverage includes SA11.
Prices in Neath
Budget around £4,995–£13,745 per system including VAT for ducted air conditioning in and around Neath. That sits a little below the UK middle, reflecting typical South and Mid Wales labour rates. What moves a quote in Neath up or down is mostly pipe length, how high the outdoor unit goes, and whether a new electrical circuit is needed. On our South and Mid Wales figures, the Zoned option (motorised dampers or two units for separate floors or room groups) is 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 Neath 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. At the survey we look at how each room is used, where the sun hits it and how the pipes can reach the outside wall, then put it all in a written quote.
What is included
Every job in Neath includes:
- Wall controller or app control
- Free survey with ceiling-void and loft inspection
- Insulated ductwork, plenums and grilles
- Access hatch and condensate route planned in
- Commissioning with airflow balancing per grille
Nearby
If you are just outside Neath, we also work in Briton Ferry (2 miles), Clydach (4 miles) and Pontardawe (5 miles). See all services in Neath or ducted air conditioning across West Glamorgan.