Ducted air conditioning in Bournemouth
Ducted air conditioning for businesses in Bournemouth — surveyed, designed and priced in writing before any work starts.
- 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 Bournemouth?
Our guide range in Bournemouth is £3,595–£8,250 per ducted zone before VAT; a typical job (reception or boardroom with one ducted zone) is £4,095–£8,250 plus VAT. You get a fixed written quote after the 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.
Our coverage in Bournemouth
In Bournemouth, commercial premises range from city-centre office blocks and shopping streets to restaurants, hotels and industrial estates.
That includes premises in BH1, BH2, BH7 and BH10 and the surrounding districts. Nearby, we also cover Christchurch (about 7 km), Poole (about 7 km) and New Milton (about 16 km). In Bournemouth, outdoor unit positions are often the deciding factor: a rear flat roof or yard is usually straightforward, while a front elevation may need landlord or planning consent first.
What we do
- Survey of void depth and duct routes
- Ducted unit selection by capacity and external static pressure
- Supply and return ductwork, plenums and grilles
- Pipework, condensate and controls
- Air-flow balancing and commissioning
Ducted AC prices in Bournemouth
Prices below include our regional adjustment for the South West (4% above the UK guide).
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low-profile ducted unit (up to about 7 kW) | £3,595–£6,195 | £4,314–£7,434 | per zone |
| Medium static ducted unit (7–14 kW) | £5,150–£8,250 | £6,180–£9,900 | per zone |
| Linear slot diffuser | £145–£410 | £174–£492 | per metre |
| Access panel and ceiling making good | £145–£515 | £174–£618 | per unit |
Ex VAT, supply and install including standard ductwork.
From enquiry to handover in Bournemouth
Survey and route
We check void depths and plan routes for supply and return ductwork. For sites in Bournemouth we confirm access and parking beforehand.
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.
Balance and commission
Air flows are measured and balanced, then the system is commissioned.
Things to check in Bournemouth
Return air
Every ducted unit needs a return air path; we design it rather than rely on gaps under doors.
Roof and height work
Flat roofs, high walls and atriums need the right access equipment and edge protection. We plan towers, MEWPs or scaffold before the job, not on the day.
Access
Filters and the unit need access for servicing — an access panel is non-negotiable.
Working hours
Most Bournemouth businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Types of premises we cover in Bournemouth
- Warehouses and industrial: cooling for offices, mezzanines, control rooms and temperature-sensitive areas.
- Hotels and hospitality: quiet bedroom units, public-area cooling and heat recovery for hotels.
- Restaurants and cafés: dining rooms that stay comfortable next to a hot kitchen and a busy service.
- Pubs and bars: cooling for busy bars, function rooms and cellars, sited with neighbours in mind.
Two rules matter for most businesses in England: GB F-gas rules (leak checks from 5 tonnes CO2e) and the periodic energy inspection for more than 12 kW of air conditioning.
Your questions answered
How much does ducted air conditioning cost in Bournemouth?
Guide prices in Bournemouth run from about £3,595 to £8,250 per ducted zone, plus VAT. A typical job (reception or boardroom with one ducted zone) costs £4,095–£8,250 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Christchurch, Poole and New Milton?
Yes. Alongside Bournemouth, we also cover Christchurch, Poole and New Milton. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Bournemouth?
All of them, including BH1, BH2, BH7 and BH10. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
Can ducted units bring in fresh air?
Some ducted units can accept a fresh-air connection; in other cases ventilation is provided separately.
How much ceiling void is needed?
Low-profile units can work in around 250–300 mm, but the duct route often needs more. We measure at survey.
Talk to us about your premises in Bournemouth
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.