Ducted air conditioning in Manchester
Cooling and heating for offices, shops and hospitality venues in Manchester, with a free site survey and a fixed written quote.
- 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 Manchester?
In 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. 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.
Our coverage in Manchester
Manchester is one of the main commercial centres in Greater Manchester, with city-centre offices, retail streets, hospitality venues and business parks on its edges.
Postcode districts we cover in Manchester include M1, M2, M3, M4, M9 and M11. Neighbouring towns we cover include Salford, Eccles and Prestwich. Buildings across Greater Manchester 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
- Ducted unit selection by capacity and external static pressure
- Supply and return ductwork, plenums and grilles
- Access panel for servicing
- Pipework, condensate and controls
- Air-flow balancing and commissioning
Guide prices in Manchester
These guide prices are adjusted for the North West, where labour and access costs run about 2% below the UK guide.
| 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 a job in Manchester works
Survey and route
We check void depths and plan routes for supply and return ductwork. For sites in 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.
Local points to consider
Noise
Duct sizes and grille velocities are chosen to keep noise down in quiet rooms.
Working hours
Most Manchester businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Return air
Every ducted unit needs a return air path; we design it rather than rely on gaps under doors.
Leased premises
If your Manchester 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.
Premises we work in around 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.
- 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.
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).
FAQs for Manchester
How much does ducted air conditioning cost in Manchester?
Guide prices in 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 Salford, Eccles and Prestwich?
Yes. Alongside Manchester, we also cover Salford, Eccles and Prestwich. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Manchester?
All of them, including M1, M2, M3 and M4. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
Can one ducted unit serve several rooms?
It can, but every room then shares one thermostat. Rooms with different uses are better on separate units or zones.
Is ducted AC quiet?
It can be the quietest option, because the unit is away from the room. Correct duct sizing and attenuation make the difference.
Talk to us about your premises in Manchester
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.