Ducted air conditioning in Solihull
Ducted systems suit Solihull 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 Solihull, the loft and any existing bulkheads decide whether a ducted layout will work. Solihull sits around 7 miles from Birmingham, inside our West Midlands area. That includes the B90 and B92 postcode districts.
Prices in Solihull
Guide prices around Solihull run from £5,345 to £14,645 per system including VAT. That is close to the UK middle for this kind of work. What moves a quote in Solihull up or down is mostly pipe length, how high the outdoor unit goes, and whether a new electrical circuit is needed. As an example, the Zoned option (motorised dampers or two units for separate floors or room groups) would typically be £7,295–£10,745 here.
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 29 May 2025, England's permitted development rules allow larger outdoor units (up to 1.5 m³) and no longer require a 1 m gap to the boundary, provided the MCS 020(a) noise check is met. Listed buildings and pitched-roof installs still need permission.
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. A survey in Solihull 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 Solihull includes:
- Access hatch and condensate route planned in
- Wall controller or app control
- Concealed fan unit and outdoor unit sized to the zone
- Insulated ductwork, plenums and grilles
- Free survey with ceiling-void and loft inspection
Nearby
We also cover Shirley (2 miles), Acocks Green (3 miles) and Washwood Heath (6 miles). See all services in Solihull or ducted air conditioning across the West Midlands.