Ducted air conditioning in Cambridge
Ducted air conditioning in Cambridge, sized to the real heat load of your premises rather than guessed from the floor area.
- 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 Cambridge?
Our guide range in Cambridge is £3,750–£8,595 per ducted zone before VAT; a typical job (reception or boardroom with one ducted zone) is £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.
Covering Cambridge and nearby
In Cambridge, typical commercial premises include town-centre shops and offices, surgeries, gyms and units on business parks.
We work across Cambridge's postcode districts, including CB5, CB21, CB22, CB23, CB24 and GL2. Nearby, we also cover Newmarket (about 20 km), Ely (about 24 km) and Huntingdon (about 25 km). We plan installations in Cambridge so the noisy work — core drilling, ceiling access, lifting plant — happens when it disturbs your business least.
What you get
- Survey of void depth and duct routes
- Ducted unit selection by capacity and external static pressure
- Access panel for servicing
- Pipework, condensate and controls
- Air-flow balancing and commissioning
Prices in Cambridge
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 Cambridge works
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 Cambridge we agree timings around your opening hours.
Balance and commission
Air flows are measured and balanced, then the system is commissioned.
Things to check in Cambridge
Noise
Duct sizes and grille velocities are chosen to keep noise down in quiet rooms.
Working hours
Most Cambridge businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
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.
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.
Who we work with in Cambridge
- 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.
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.
Questions about ducted AC in Cambridge
How much does ducted air conditioning cost in Cambridge?
Guide prices in Cambridge 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 Newmarket, Ely and Huntingdon?
Yes. Alongside Cambridge, we also cover Newmarket, Ely and Huntingdon. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Cambridge?
All of them, including CB5, CB21, CB22 and CB23. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
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.
Can ducted units bring in fresh air?
Some ducted units can accept a fresh-air connection; in other cases ventilation is provided separately.
Get a guide price for Cambridge
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.