Ducted air conditioning in West Bromwich
Ducted systems suit West Bromwich 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.
For a renovation in West Bromwich, the best time to plan ducted cooling is before the plasterers arrive. West Bromwich sits around 5 miles from Birmingham, inside our West Midlands area. Postcode districts we cover here include B70.
Prices in West Bromwich
In the West Midlands, our guide range for ducted air conditioning is £5,345–£14,645 per system, including VAT. That is close to the UK middle for this kind of work. Quotes move with the length of the pipe run, where the outdoor unit can sit and how much electrical work the job needs. For reference, the Zoned option in West Bromwich (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
For most houses in West Bromwich, 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
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 West Bromwich 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
Here is what is included on every job in West Bromwich:
- Commissioning with airflow balancing per grille
- Access hatch and condensate route planned in
- Free survey with ceiling-void and loft inspection
- Wall controller or app control
- Concealed fan unit and outdoor unit sized to the zone
Nearby
We also cover Smethwick (2 miles), Tipton (3 miles) and Dudley (4 miles). See all services in West Bromwich or ducted air conditioning across the West Midlands.