Air conditioning for period and listed homes in Ludlow
Inland West Midlands towns can see sharp summer peaks, and the same system doubles as an efficient heater in winter. For period homes in Ludlow, we look at consoles in place of radiators and ducted units from the loft before anything else.
If your home in Ludlow is Victorian, Edwardian or older, a console or concealed system often works better than a high wall unit. Ludlow sits around 24 miles from Telford, inside our Shropshire area. Homes in SY8 are all within our coverage.
Prices in Ludlow
Guide prices around Ludlow run from £1,595 to £7,795 per home, one room upwards including VAT. That is broadly in line with national guide prices. Concealed pipework, access equipment for high walls and any electrical work are what push prices towards the upper figure. Typical Concealed work (ducted unit from a loft or void serving one or two rooms) lands around £3,395–£5,345 in this area.
Console
Low-level console in place of a radiator, rear outdoor unit.
Concealed
Ducted unit from a loft or void serving one or two rooms.
Mixed
Consoles downstairs and ducted upstairs on one system.
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%.
Listed building consent
Listed homes in Ludlow need listed building consent from the council before any work, and permitted development does not apply to them. We plan low-impact routes, keep outdoor units out of sight and provide the details a consent application needs. For most houses in Ludlow, 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. A survey in Ludlow 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
What a job in Ludlow covers:
- Work started only once consent is in place
- Pressure test, vacuum and commissioning
- Console or concealed ducted options
- Free survey with features and fabric recorded
- Careful routes that avoid cornicing and panelling
Nearby
Nearby, we also cover Leominster (10 miles), Bromyard (15 miles) and Bridgnorth (17 miles). See all services in Ludlow or air conditioning for period and listed homes across Shropshire.