Ducted air conditioning in Shirley
Hot spells in the West Midlands are shorter but intense, especially in loft rooms and rooms with big windows. For a renovation in Shirley, the best time to plan ducted cooling is before the plasterers arrive.
Ducted systems suit Shirley loft conversions and new extensions where ceilings are being boarded anyway. Shirley sits around 6 miles from Birmingham, inside our West Midlands area. Coverage includes B90.
Prices in Shirley
Budget around £5,345–£14,645 per system including VAT for ducted air conditioning in and around Shirley. It sits near the middle of UK prices. What moves a quote in Shirley up or down is mostly pipe length, how high the outdoor unit goes, and whether a new electrical circuit is needed. Typical Zoned work (motorised dampers or two units for separate floors or room groups) lands around £7,295–£10,745 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 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
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. On a survey in Shirley 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.
What is included
What a job in Shirley covers:
- Insulated ductwork, plenums and grilles
- Concealed fan unit and outdoor unit sized to the zone
- Free survey with ceiling-void and loft inspection
- Wall controller or app control
- Commissioning with airflow balancing per grille
Nearby
Neighbouring places we cover include Solihull (2 miles), Acocks Green (3 miles) and Birmingham (6 miles). See all services in Shirley or ducted air conditioning across the West Midlands.