Ducted air conditioning in Oxfordshire
From a single room to a whole floor: ducted air conditioning in Oxfordshire, planned around your trading hours.
- 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 Oxfordshire?
In Oxfordshire, 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.
Where we work around Oxfordshire
We cover all of Oxfordshire, including Oxford, Banbury, Abingdon, Bicester and Didcot. Each town below has its own page with local guide prices.
Postcode districts we cover include GL7, OX2, OX7, OX12, OX17, OX27, OX44 and SN7. We plan installations in Oxfordshire so the noisy work — core drilling, ceiling access, lifting plant — happens when it disturbs your business least.
What you get
- Survey of void depth and duct routes
- Ducted unit selection by capacity and external static pressure
- Supply and return ductwork, plenums and grilles
- Pipework, condensate and controls
- Air-flow balancing and commissioning
Prices in Oxfordshire
Prices below include our regional adjustment for the South East (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.
How a job in Oxfordshire 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. In Oxfordshire we agree timings around your opening hours.
Balance and commission
Air flows are measured and balanced, then the system is commissioned.
What to think about in Oxfordshire
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 Oxfordshire 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.
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 Oxfordshire
- 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.
- Warehouses and industrial: cooling for offices, mezzanines, control rooms and temperature-sensitive areas.
- Hotels and hospitality: quiet bedroom units, public-area cooling and heat recovery for hotels.
Two rules matter for most businesses in England: GB F-gas rules (leak checks from 5 tonnes CO2e) and the periodic energy inspection for more than 12 kW of air conditioning.
Your questions answered
How much does ducted air conditioning cost in Oxfordshire?
Guide prices in Oxfordshire 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 Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Bedfordshire?
Yes. Alongside Oxfordshire, we also cover Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Bedfordshire. 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.
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.
Need ducted air conditioning in Oxfordshire?
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.