Ducted air conditioning in the West Midlands
Ducted air conditioning in the West Midlands, sized to the real heat load of your premises rather than guessed from the floor area.
- 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 the West Midlands?
In the West Midlands, guide prices run from about £3,450 to £7,950 per ducted zone, plus VAT. A typical job (reception or boardroom with one ducted zone) usually comes to £3,950–£7,950 plus VAT. Your exact price is fixed in writing once we have surveyed.
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 the West Midlands
We cover all of the West Midlands, including Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Dudley and Walsall. We quote for premises right across the West Midlands, including rural and edge-of-town sites.
Postcode districts we cover include B1, B14, B29, B44, B74, CV6, WS5 and WV98. In the West Midlands, outdoor unit positions are often the deciding factor: a rear flat roof or yard is usually straightforward, while a front elevation may need landlord or planning consent first.
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
Local guide prices for the West Midlands
These guide prices are adjusted for the West Midlands, where labour and access costs run at about the UK guide level.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low-profile ducted unit (up to about 7 kW) | £3,450–£5,950 | £4,140–£7,140 | per zone |
| Medium static ducted unit (7–14 kW) | £4,950–£7,950 | £5,940–£9,540 | per zone |
| Linear slot diffuser | £145–£395 | £174–£474 | per metre |
| Access panel and ceiling making good | £145–£495 | £174–£594 | per unit |
Ex VAT, supply and install including standard ductwork.
How we work in the West Midlands
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 the West Midlands 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 the West Midlands
Access
Filters and the unit need access for servicing — an access panel is non-negotiable.
Leased premises
If your the West Midlands 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.
Return air
Every ducted unit needs a return air path; we design it rather than rely on gaps under doors.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around the West Midlands are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
Types of premises we cover in the West Midlands
- 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.
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.
Common questions from businesses in the West Midlands
How much does ducted air conditioning cost in the West Midlands?
Guide prices in the West Midlands run from about £3,450 to £7,950 per ducted zone, plus VAT. A typical job (reception or boardroom with one ducted zone) costs £3,950–£7,950 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Worcestershire, Staffordshire and Warwickshire?
Yes. Alongside the West Midlands, we also cover Worcestershire, Staffordshire and Warwickshire. 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.
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.
Get a guide price for the West Midlands
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.