Ducted air conditioning in Oban
Ducted air conditioning in Oban, sized to the real heat load of your premises rather than guessed from the floor area.
- Survey by arrangement, travel charge quoted first
- Unit sizes, refrigerant and price set out in writing
- Work planned around your opening hours
How much does ducted air conditioning cost in Oban?
Budget roughly £3,595–£8,350 per ducted zone ex VAT in Oban. For a typical job — reception or boardroom with one ducted zone — expect £4,150–£8,350 plus VAT. For remote and island locations, a travel charge (ferry fares and any accommodation at cost, plus travel time) is quoted as a fixed amount in writing before anything is booked.
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 Oban and nearby
Oban is a smaller town in Argyll and Bute, with independent shops, offices, surgeries, pubs and local business units.
That includes premises in PA34 and the surrounding districts. We plan installations in Oban so the noisy work — core drilling, ceiling access, lifting plant — happens when it disturbs your business least.
We cover Oban by arrangement: a travel charge (ferry fares and any accommodation at cost, plus travel time) is quoted as a fixed amount in writing before anything is booked. We group visits where we can to keep it down.
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
Ducted AC prices in Oban
Prices below include our regional adjustment for the north of Scotland (5% above the UK guide).
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low-profile ducted unit (up to about 7 kW) | £3,595–£6,250 | £4,314–£7,500 | per zone |
| Medium static ducted unit (7–14 kW) | £5,195–£8,350 | £6,234–£10,020 | per zone |
| Linear slot diffuser | £145–£415 | £174–£498 | per metre |
| Access panel and ceiling making good | £145–£520 | £174–£624 | per unit |
Ex VAT, supply and install including standard ductwork.
How a job in Oban 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. We keep work areas in Oban 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 Oban
Noise
Duct sizes and grille velocities are chosen to keep noise down in quiet rooms.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Oban 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.
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.
Typical premises in Oban
- 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 Scotland: refrigerant work falls under GB F-gas rules, and systems with an effective output of 12 kW or more need a periodic energy inspection (often called TM44).
FAQs for Oban
How much does ducted air conditioning cost in Oban?
Guide prices in Oban run from about £3,595 to £8,350 per ducted zone, plus VAT. A typical job (reception or boardroom with one ducted zone) costs £4,150–£8,350 plus VAT. For Oban, a travel charge is added and quoted in writing before the survey is booked.
Which postcodes do you cover in Oban?
All of them, including PA34. 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 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.
Get a guide price for Oban
Visits to Oban are by arrangement: a travel charge (ferry fares and any accommodation at cost, plus travel time) is quoted as a fixed amount in writing before anything is booked.