Ducted air conditioning in Altrincham
Cooling and heating for offices, shops and hospitality venues in Altrincham, with a free site survey and a fixed written quote.
- Free site survey and fixed written quote
- Unit sizes, refrigerant and price set out in writing
- Work planned around your opening hours
How much does ducted air conditioning cost in Altrincham?
Budget roughly £3,395–£7,795 per ducted zone ex VAT in Altrincham. For a typical job — reception or boardroom with one ducted zone — expect £3,850–£7,795 plus VAT. The fixed price follows a free survey.
Ducted air conditioning uses an indoor unit hidden in the ceiling void or a plant space, connected by ductwork to grilles or slot diffusers in the room.
Altrincham and surrounding areas
Altrincham has a compact centre of shops, cafés and offices, with business units on its outskirts. Salford is about 12 km away.
That includes premises in WA14 and the surrounding districts. Nearby, we also cover Sale (about 4 km), Irlam (about 8 km) and Wilmslow (about 10 km). Ducted air conditioning in Altrincham is priced from a written specification: unit sizes, positions, pipe routes, condensate, electrics, controls and commissioning are all listed.
Included as standard
- Ducted unit selection by capacity and external static pressure
- Supply and return ductwork, plenums and grilles
- Access panel for servicing
- Pipework, condensate and controls
- Air-flow balancing and commissioning
Ducted AC prices in Altrincham
These guide prices are adjusted for the North West, where labour and access costs run about 2% below the UK guide.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low-profile ducted unit (up to about 7 kW) | £3,395–£5,850 | £4,074–£7,020 | per zone |
| Medium static ducted unit (7–14 kW) | £4,850–£7,795 | £5,820–£9,354 | per zone |
| Linear slot diffuser | £140–£385 | £168–£462 | per metre |
| Access panel and ceiling making good | £140–£485 | £168–£582 | per unit |
Ex VAT, supply and install including standard ductwork.
The steps for a project in Altrincham
Survey and route
We check void depths and plan routes for supply and return ductwork.
Design the air side
Grille sizes and positions are chosen for even air flow and low noise.
Install unit and ducts
The unit is hung with access for servicing; ductwork and grilles are fitted. In Altrincham we agree timings around your opening hours.
Balance and commission
Air flows are measured and balanced, then the system is commissioned.
Points to plan for in Altrincham
Access
Filters and the unit need access for servicing — an access panel is non-negotiable.
Leased premises
If your Altrincham premises are leased, the landlord's written consent is usually needed for external units, wall penetrations and roof access. We provide drawings and data sheets for the request.
Void depth
Low-profile ducted units can fit voids of around 250 mm, but ductwork adds depth. We measure the route as well as the unit position.
Shared buildings
In multi-let buildings, roof space, risers and plant areas are often controlled by a managing agent. We work to their permits and method-statement requirements.
Premises we work in around Altrincham
- Warehouses and industrial: cooling for offices, mezzanines, control rooms and temperature-sensitive areas.
- Restaurants and cafés: dining rooms that stay comfortable next to a hot kitchen and a busy service.
- Hotels and hospitality: quiet bedroom units, public-area cooling and heat recovery for hotels.
- Pubs and bars: cooling for busy bars, function rooms and cellars, sited with neighbours in mind.
In England, systems holding 5 tonnes CO2 equivalent of refrigerant or more fall under GB F-gas rules, with regular leak checks and records; buildings with more than 12 kW of air conditioning in total also need a periodic energy inspection.
Your questions answered
How much does ducted air conditioning cost in Altrincham?
Guide prices in Altrincham run from about £3,395 to £7,795 per ducted zone, plus VAT. A typical job (reception or boardroom with one ducted zone) costs £3,850–£7,795 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Sale, Irlam and Wilmslow?
Yes. Alongside Altrincham, we also cover Sale, Irlam and Wilmslow. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Altrincham?
All of them, including WA14. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
Is ducted air conditioning more expensive?
Usually a little more than a cassette of the same capacity, because of the ductwork, grilles and access panel. In return you get a much cleaner ceiling.
Can ducted units bring in fresh air?
Some ducted units can accept a fresh-air connection; in other cases ventilation is provided separately.
Need ducted air conditioning in Altrincham?
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.