Ducted air conditioning in County Down
A free survey, a clear specification and a fixed price for ducted air conditioning in County Down.
- 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 County Down?
Budget roughly £3,150–£7,295 per ducted zone ex VAT in County Down. For a typical job — reception or boardroom with one ducted zone — expect £3,650–£7,295 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.
County Down and surrounding areas
We cover all of County Down, including Bangor, County Down, Castlereagh, Newtownards and Banbridge. Wherever your premises are, the survey, quote and installation follow the same steps.
Postcode districts we cover include BT4, BT18, BT22, BT24, BT27, BT30, BT32 and BT34. In County Down, 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
- Supply and return ductwork, plenums and grilles
- Access panel for servicing
- Pipework, condensate and controls
- Air-flow balancing and commissioning
Guide prices in County Down
These guide prices are adjusted for Northern Ireland, where labour and access costs run about 8% below the UK guide.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low-profile ducted unit (up to about 7 kW) | £3,150–£5,450 | £3,780–£6,540 | per zone |
| Medium static ducted unit (7–14 kW) | £4,550–£7,295 | £5,460–£8,754 | per zone |
| Linear slot diffuser | £135–£365 | £162–£438 | per metre |
| Access panel and ceiling making good | £135–£455 | £162–£546 | per unit |
Ex VAT, supply and install including standard ductwork.
How a job in County Down 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 County Down we agree timings around your opening hours.
Balance and commission
Air flows are measured and balanced, then the system is commissioned.
Before you book in County Down
Return air
Every ducted unit needs a return air path; we design it rather than rely on gaps under doors.
Working hours
Most County Down businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Access
Filters and the unit need access for servicing — an access panel is non-negotiable.
Leased premises
If your County Down 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.
Who we work with in County Down
- Pubs and bars: cooling for busy bars, function rooms and cellars, sited with neighbours in mind.
- 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.
In Northern Ireland, systems holding 5 tonnes CO2 equivalent of refrigerant or more fall under EU F-gas rules that apply in Northern Ireland, 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 County Down
How much does ducted air conditioning cost in County Down?
Guide prices in County Down run from about £3,150 to £7,295 per ducted zone, plus VAT. A typical job (reception or boardroom with one ducted zone) costs £3,650–£7,295 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover County Antrim, County Armagh and County Tyrone?
Yes. Alongside County Down, we also cover County Antrim, County Armagh and County Tyrone. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
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.
Get a guide price for County Down
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.