Ducted air conditioning in Brentwood
From a single room to a whole floor: ducted air conditioning in Brentwood, planned around your trading hours.
- 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 Brentwood?
In Brentwood, guide prices run from about £3,750 to £8,595 per ducted zone, plus VAT. A typical job (reception or boardroom with one ducted zone) usually comes to £4,250–£8,595 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.
Brentwood and surrounding areas
In Brentwood, typical premises are high-street shops, offices above them, surgeries, salons and local industrial units. Basildon is about 12 km away.
We work across Brentwood's postcode districts, including CM14. Neighbouring towns we cover include Billericay, Hornchurch and Romford. Buildings across Essex range from converted period offices to modern units with deep ceiling voids, so we measure each site rather than relying on a standard package.
What the job covers
- Survey of void depth and duct routes
- Ducted unit selection by capacity and external static pressure
- Supply and return ductwork, plenums and grilles
- Access panel for servicing
- Air-flow balancing and commissioning
Prices in Brentwood
These guide prices are adjusted for the East of England, where labour and access costs run about 8% above the UK guide.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low-profile ducted unit (up to about 7 kW) | £3,750–£6,450 | £4,500–£7,740 | per zone |
| Medium static ducted unit (7–14 kW) | £5,350–£8,595 | £6,420–£10,314 | per zone |
| Linear slot diffuser | £155–£425 | £186–£510 | per metre |
| Access panel and ceiling making good | £155–£535 | £186–£642 | per unit |
Ex VAT, supply and install including standard ductwork.
How a job in Brentwood works
Survey and route
We check void depths and plan routes for supply and return ductwork. For sites in Brentwood 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.
Before you book in Brentwood
Access
Filters and the unit need access for servicing — an access panel is non-negotiable.
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.
Return air
Every ducted unit needs a return air path; we design it rather than rely on gaps under doors.
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 Brentwood
- 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.
- Pubs and bars: cooling for busy bars, function rooms and cellars, sited with neighbours in mind.
- Restaurants and cafés: dining rooms that stay comfortable next to a hot kitchen and a busy service.
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.
Questions about ducted AC in Brentwood
How much does ducted air conditioning cost in Brentwood?
Guide prices in Brentwood run from about £3,750 to £8,595 per ducted zone, plus VAT. A typical job (reception or boardroom with one ducted zone) costs £4,250–£8,595 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Billericay, Hornchurch and Romford?
Yes. Alongside Brentwood, we also cover Billericay, Hornchurch and Romford. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Brentwood?
All of them, including CM14. 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.
Talk to us about your premises in Brentwood
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.