Ducted air conditioning in Bognor Regis
Ducted systems suit Bognor Regis loft conversions and new extensions where ceilings are being boarded anyway. Summers in the South East are among the warmest in the country, so cooling often comes first, with efficient winter heating as a bonus.
For a renovation in Bognor Regis, the best time to plan ducted cooling is before the plasterers arrive. Our West Sussex coverage takes in Bognor Regis, about 31 miles from Crawley. We cover PO21 and the streets around them.
Prices in Bognor Regis
Budget around £6,645–£18,245 per system including VAT for ducted air conditioning in and around Bognor Regis. South East England is one of the dearer parts of the UK for trades, which shows in the range. What moves a quote in Bognor Regis 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 £9,095–£13,345 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
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
We book surveys in Bognor Regis at a time that suits you, including early evenings by arrangement, and send the written quote afterwards. The free survey is where the real price is set: room measurements, pipe and drain routes, electrical checks and the outdoor unit position, all written into your quote.
What is included
Included with ducted air conditioning in Bognor Regis:
- Concealed fan unit and outdoor unit sized to the zone
- Free survey with ceiling-void and loft inspection
- Wall controller or app control
- Insulated ductwork, plenums and grilles
- Access hatch and condensate route planned in
Nearby
Neighbouring places we cover include Chichester (6 miles), Littlehampton (6 miles) and Worthing (14 miles). See all services in Bognor Regis or ducted air conditioning across West Sussex.