Ducted air conditioning in Smethwick
Ducted systems suit Smethwick loft conversions and new extensions where ceilings are being boarded anyway. Inland West Midlands towns can see sharp summer peaks, and the same system doubles as an efficient heater in winter.
In an older house in Smethwick, the loft and any existing bulkheads decide whether a ducted layout will work. Our West Midlands coverage takes in Smethwick, about 3 miles from Birmingham. We cover B66 and the streets around them.
Prices in Smethwick
Guide prices around Smethwick run from £5,345 to £14,645 per system including VAT. That is broadly in line with national guide prices. 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 £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
For most houses in Smethwick, the outdoor unit is permitted development if it passes the MCS 020(a) noise check (37 dB(A) or less at the nearest neighbouring window) and stays within the size and number limits. We run that check on survey.
The survey
Surveys in Smethwick cover heat gain, pipe routes, electrics, access and noise to the nearest neighbour, so surprises on the day are rare. A survey in Smethwick 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
Every job in Smethwick includes:
- Free survey with ceiling-void and loft inspection
- Commissioning with airflow balancing per grille
- Concealed fan unit and outdoor unit sized to the zone
- Access hatch and condensate route planned in
- Wall controller or app control
Nearby
Nearby, we also cover West Bromwich (2 miles), Birmingham (3 miles) and Aston (4 miles). See all services in Smethwick or ducted air conditioning across the West Midlands.