Ducted air conditioning in Greater Manchester
A free survey, a clear specification and a fixed price for ducted air conditioning in Greater Manchester.
- 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 Greater Manchester?
In Greater Manchester, guide prices run from about £3,395 to £7,795 per ducted zone, plus VAT. A typical job (reception or boardroom with one ducted zone) usually comes to £3,850–£7,795 plus VAT. Your exact price is fixed in writing once we have surveyed.
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.
Working in Greater Manchester
We cover all of Greater Manchester, including Manchester, Oldham, Wigan, Bolton and Stockport. Each town below has its own page with local guide prices.
Postcode districts we cover include BL0, M2, M16, M29, M50, OL9, SK7 and WN7. Ducted air conditioning in Greater Manchester is priced from a written specification: unit sizes, positions, pipe routes, condensate, electrics, controls and commissioning are all listed.
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
- Pipework, condensate and controls
Ducted AC prices in Greater Manchester
Guide prices for Greater Manchester, set for the North West. Your fixed price comes in writing.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low-profile ducted unit (up to about 7 kW) | £3,395–£5,850 | £4,074–£7,020 | per zone |
| Medium static ducted unit (7–14 kW) | £4,850–£7,795 | £5,820–£9,354 | per zone |
| Linear slot diffuser | £140–£385 | £168–£462 | per metre |
| Access panel and ceiling making good | £140–£485 | £168–£582 | per unit |
Ex VAT, supply and install including standard ductwork.
How it works in Greater Manchester
Survey and route
We check void depths and plan routes for supply and return ductwork. For sites in Greater Manchester 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.
Points to plan for in Greater Manchester
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.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Greater Manchester are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
Access
Filters and the unit need access for servicing — an access panel is non-negotiable.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Greater Manchester 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.
Premises we work in around Greater Manchester
- 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.
- Pubs and bars: cooling for busy bars, function rooms and cellars, sited with neighbours in mind.
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 Greater Manchester
How much does ducted air conditioning cost in Greater Manchester?
Guide prices in Greater Manchester run from about £3,395 to £7,795 per ducted zone, plus VAT. A typical job (reception or boardroom with one ducted zone) costs £3,850–£7,795 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Cheshire, Lancashire and Merseyside?
Yes. Alongside Greater Manchester, we also cover Cheshire, Lancashire and Merseyside. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
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.
Talk to us about your premises in Greater Manchester
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.