Ducted air conditioning in County Durham
Ducted air conditioning in County Durham, 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 County Durham?
Budget roughly £3,250–£7,450 per ducted zone ex VAT in County Durham. For a typical job — reception or boardroom with one ducted zone — expect £3,695–£7,450 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 County Durham
We cover all of County Durham, including Darlington, Hartlepool, Stockton-on-Tees, Durham and Chester-le-Street. Wherever your premises are, the survey, quote and installation follow the same steps.
Postcode districts we cover include DH1, DH7, DL1, DL12, DL17, TS16, TS23 and TS29. Buildings across County Durham 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 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
- Access panel for servicing
- Air-flow balancing and commissioning
Guide prices in County Durham
Prices below include our regional adjustment for the North East (6% below the UK guide).
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low-profile ducted unit (up to about 7 kW) | £3,250–£5,595 | £3,900–£6,714 | per zone |
| Medium static ducted unit (7–14 kW) | £4,650–£7,450 | £5,580–£8,940 | per zone |
| Linear slot diffuser | £135–£370 | £162–£444 | per metre |
| Access panel and ceiling making good | £135–£465 | £162–£558 | per unit |
Ex VAT, supply and install including standard ductwork.
How it works in County Durham
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. We keep work areas in County Durham screened and tidy at the end of each day.
Balance and commission
Air flows are measured and balanced, then the system is commissioned.
Things to check in County Durham
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.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in County Durham often come down to access — loading restrictions, parking for the van and getting equipment onto a roof. We check this at survey and plan deliveries around it.
Typical premises in County Durham
- 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.
- Hotels and hospitality: quiet bedroom units, public-area cooling and heat recovery for hotels.
- Warehouses and industrial: cooling for offices, mezzanines, control rooms and temperature-sensitive areas.
Compliance in England: refrigerant work falls under GB F-gas rules, and buildings with more than 12 kW of air conditioning in total need a periodic energy inspection (often called TM44).
Questions about ducted AC in County Durham
How much does ducted air conditioning cost in County Durham?
Guide prices in County Durham run from about £3,250 to £7,450 per ducted zone, plus VAT. A typical job (reception or boardroom with one ducted zone) costs £3,695–£7,450 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and North Yorkshire?
Yes. Alongside County Durham, we also cover Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and North Yorkshire. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Can ducted units bring in fresh air?
Some ducted units can accept a fresh-air connection; in other cases ventilation is provided separately.
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.
Get a guide price for County Durham
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.