Ducted air conditioning in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
From a single room to a whole floor: ducted air conditioning in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles, planned around your trading hours.
- 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 Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles?
Our guide range in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles is £3,595–£8,350 per ducted zone before VAT; a typical job (reception or boardroom with one ducted zone) is £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.
Where we work around Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
We cover Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles by arrangement, including Stornoway, Kirkwall and Lerwick. We quote for premises right across Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles, including rural and edge-of-town sites.
Postcode districts we cover include HS1, HS3, HS5, HS7, HS9, KW16, ZE1 and ZE3. For ducted air conditioning in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles, the survey looks at where the outdoor unit can go, how pipework will reach the indoor units and whether the electrical supply has capacity.
We cover Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles 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 is included
- 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 Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
Guide prices for Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles, set for the north of Scotland. Your fixed price comes in writing.
| 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 we work in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
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 Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles screened and tidy at the end of each day.
Balance and commission
Air flows are measured and balanced, then the system is commissioned.
Points to plan for in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
Return air
Every ducted unit needs a return air path; we design it rather than rely on gaps under doors.
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.
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 Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
Premises we work in around Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
- 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.
- 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.
In Scotland, systems holding 5 tonnes CO2 equivalent of refrigerant or more fall under GB F-gas rules, with regular leak checks and records; systems with an effective output of 12 kW or more also need a periodic energy inspection.
Questions about ducted AC in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
How much does ducted air conditioning cost in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles?
Guide prices in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles 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 Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles, a travel charge is added and quoted in writing before the survey is booked.
Do you also cover Highland and Argyll and Bute?
Yes. Alongside Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles, we also cover Highland and Argyll and Bute. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
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.
Get a guide price for Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
Visits to Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles 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.