Ducted air conditioning in Oxford
Cooling and heating for offices, shops and hospitality venues in Oxford, 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 Oxford?
In Oxford, guide prices run from about £3,950 to £9,150 per ducted zone, plus VAT. A typical job (reception or boardroom with one ducted zone) usually comes to £4,550–£9,150 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.
Covering Oxford and nearby
Oxford is one of the main commercial centres in Oxfordshire, with city-centre offices, retail streets, hospitality venues and business parks on its edges.
That includes premises in OX1 and the surrounding districts. Neighbouring towns we cover include Abingdon, Didcot and Witney. For ducted air conditioning in Oxford, the survey looks at where the outdoor unit can go, how pipework will reach the indoor units and whether the electrical supply has capacity.
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
Local guide prices for Oxford
These guide prices are adjusted for the South East, where labour and access costs run about 15% above the UK guide.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low-profile ducted unit (up to about 7 kW) | £3,950–£6,850 | £4,740–£8,220 | per zone |
| Medium static ducted unit (7–14 kW) | £5,695–£9,150 | £6,834–£10,980 | per zone |
| Linear slot diffuser | £165–£455 | £198–£546 | per metre |
| Access panel and ceiling making good | £165–£570 | £198–£684 | per unit |
Ex VAT, supply and install including standard ductwork.
The steps for a project in Oxford
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 Oxford 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 Oxford
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.
Working hours
Most Oxford businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Noise
Duct sizes and grille velocities are chosen to keep noise down in quiet rooms.
Shared buildings
In multi-let buildings, roof space, risers and plant areas are often controlled by a managing agent. We work to their permits and method-statement requirements.
Types of premises we cover in Oxford
- Hotels and hospitality: quiet bedroom units, public-area cooling and heat recovery for hotels.
- Restaurants and cafés: dining rooms that stay comfortable next to a hot kitchen and a busy service.
- 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).
FAQs for Oxford
How much does ducted air conditioning cost in Oxford?
Guide prices in Oxford run from about £3,950 to £9,150 per ducted zone, plus VAT. A typical job (reception or boardroom with one ducted zone) costs £4,550–£9,150 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Abingdon, Didcot and Witney?
Yes. Alongside Oxford, we also cover Abingdon, Didcot and Witney. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Oxford?
All of them, including OX1. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
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 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.
Talk to us about your premises in Oxford
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.