Ducted air conditioning in Dudley
For a renovation in Dudley, the best time to plan ducted cooling is before the plasterers arrive. Hot spells in the West Midlands are shorter but intense, especially in loft rooms and rooms with big windows.
Ducted systems suit Dudley loft conversions and new extensions where ceilings are being boarded anyway. Dudley is about 8 miles from Birmingham and falls within our West Midlands coverage. Homes in DY1 are all within our coverage.
Prices in Dudley
In the West Midlands, our guide range for ducted air conditioning is £5,345–£14,645 per system, including VAT. That is broadly in line with national guide prices. What moves a quote in Dudley up or down is mostly pipe length, how high the outdoor unit goes, and whether a new electrical circuit is needed. For reference, the Zoned option in Dudley (motorised dampers or two units for separate floors or room groups) usually comes to 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
In England, most houses can have an outdoor unit under permitted development if it is no larger than 1.5 m³, meets the MCS 020(a) noise limit of 37 dB(A) at the nearest neighbour's window, and there are no more than two on a detached house or one on other houses. Listed buildings need consent.
The survey
A survey in Dudley 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. We book surveys in Dudley at a time that suits you, including early evenings by arrangement, and send the written quote afterwards.
What is included
Included as standard in Dudley:
- Concealed fan unit and outdoor unit sized to the zone
- Access hatch and condensate route planned in
- Insulated ductwork, plenums and grilles
- Wall controller or app control
- Free survey with ceiling-void and loft inspection
Nearby
Close to Dudley, our coverage also includes Brierley Hill (2 miles), Tipton (2 miles) and Halesowen (4 miles). See all services in Dudley or ducted air conditioning across the West Midlands.