Ducted air conditioning in Burgess Hill
Ducted systems suit Burgess Hill loft conversions and new extensions where ceilings are being boarded anyway. Hot spells reach the South East early, which makes spring the easiest time to arrange an installation.
In an older house in Burgess Hill, the loft and any existing bulkheads decide whether a ducted layout will work. Burgess Hill is about 11 miles from Crawley and falls within our West Sussex coverage. We cover RH15 and the streets around them.
Prices in Burgess Hill
Budget around £6,645–£18,245 per system including VAT for ducted air conditioning in and around Burgess Hill. That is above the UK middle, mainly because labour and access cost more in South East England. Quotes move with the length of the pipe run, where the outdoor unit can sit and how much electrical work the job needs. 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
Surveys in Burgess Hill cover heat gain, pipe routes, electrics, access and noise to the nearest neighbour, so surprises on the day are rare. 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 Burgess Hill:
- Wall controller or app control
- Access hatch and condensate route planned in
- Free survey with ceiling-void and loft inspection
- Insulated ductwork, plenums and grilles
- Commissioning with airflow balancing per grille
Nearby
We also cover Haywards Heath (3 miles), Hove (9 miles) and Brighton (9 miles). See all services in Burgess Hill or ducted air conditioning across West Sussex.