Full Apartment Renovations
If the ceiling is already coming down, adding ductwork at that stage avoids opening a finished ceiling again later.
What's Included
What a Ducted AC Installation Covers
A ducted system is a bigger undertaking than a wall unit, so planning matters as much as the fitting itself. Square Meter designs the duct run around your rooms first, then installs and commissions the whole system as one coordinated job.
- ✓Free on-site survey to assess ceiling void depth, room layout and duct routing
- ✓Total cooling and heating load calculation (kW) across every room to be served
- ✓Concealed fan-coil unit fitted above a false ceiling or in a dedicated plant space
- ✓Insulated ductwork sized and routed to each room, with acoustic lining to cut fan noise
- ✓Discreet ceiling diffusers and a return-air grille fitted flush with the ceiling
- ✓Zoning dampers and controls fitted where different rooms need independent temperatures
- ✓Single outdoor condenser sized for the combined load, positioned on roof, terrace or ground pad
- ✓Insulated refrigerant pipework and condensate drain routed through the ceiling void
- ✓Wall-mounted or app-based thermostat, programmable by zone
- ✓Vacuum, pressure test and gas charge before commissioning
- ✓Airflow balancing across all rooms so no single room is over- or under-cooled
- ✓Coordination with your plasterer or ceiling contractor if installed during a renovation
Is It Right For You?
Where Ducted AC Makes the Most Sense
Ducted systems earn their keep when several rooms need cooling and a clean, uniform finish matters more than the lowest sticker price.
Hallways & Multi-Room Layouts
A central hallway is often the natural spine for duct runs feeding bedrooms and living space off a single fan-coil unit.
Villas & Open-Plan Living
Larger homes benefit from even cooling across open-plan areas with no wall units breaking up the sightlines.
How We Work
Our Ducted AC Installation Process
Ducted work is sequenced in two fixes so it slots cleanly into a renovation programme.
Site Survey & Load Calculation
We measure every room, check ceiling void depth, and calculate the total cooling and heating load.
Duct Design
We plan the duct route, diffuser positions and any zoning before a single panel is opened.
Fixed Quote
You get a written price for the full system before your ceiling closes, not an estimate that grows later.
First Fix
Ductwork, the fan-coil unit and refrigerant pipework are installed above the ceiling void.
Second Fix
Diffusers, return grilles and controls are fitted once the ceiling is plastered and closed.
Commissioning
The system is vacuumed, gas charged, airflow balanced room by room, and handed over.
Pricing
What Affects the Price of a Ducted System
A full ducted air conditioning system for a Valencia apartment starts from EUR 4,500, but the figure moves a lot depending on the layout. These are the factors we price against.
| Factor | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Rooms/zones served | More rooms mean more ducting, more diffusers and a higher-capacity fan-coil unit. |
| Ceiling void depth | Standard ducting needs roughly 200-300mm of clear space; shallow voids may need slimline ducting instead. |
| Total cooling/heating load | Sized to the whole apartment's floor area, orientation and glazing, not just one room. |
| Timing versus renovation works | Installing before plastering avoids reopening a finished ceiling and usually costs less overall. |
| Zoning requirements | Independent temperature control per room adds motorised dampers and a zone controller. |
| Outdoor unit placement | Roof, terrace or ground position affects pipe run length, bracketry and access work. |
Why Square Meter
Built to Fit Your Renovation, Not Around It
As the AC division of Square Meter, a Valencia renovation, plumbing and electrical company, we're used to sequencing first-fix ductwork with plastering, flooring and electrical trades on the same programme, so the ceiling only opens once.
Renovation-Ready Coordination
We sequence duct first-fix with your plasterer and electrician so nothing gets closed up twice.
Zoned Comfort
Bedrooms, living areas and offices can each hold their own temperature from one shared duct run.
Written Warranty & Fixed Quote
Every ducted job is priced in writing before work starts and backed by our 2-year workmanship warranty.
Coverage
Areas We Cover
Ducted air conditioning installations are available throughout Valencia and the surrounding area, including:
ValenciaTorrentMislataBurjassotPaternaAlborayaManisesQuart de PobletRuzafaBenimacletCampanarPatraixExtramurs
FAQ
Ducted Air Conditioning Questions
What Valencia homeowners and renovation clients typically ask before committing to a ducted system.
A full ducted air conditioning system for an apartment in Valencia typically starts from EUR 4,500, covering the fan-coil unit, ductwork, diffusers, outdoor condenser and commissioning. The exact price depends on the number of rooms served, the total cooling and heating load, and how easily the ceiling void allows the ducting to be routed, and is always confirmed in a written quote.
Ducted air conditioning normally needs around 200-300mm of clear space above a false ceiling to fit insulated ducting and diffusers, though slimline ducting can reduce this in tighter apartments. Square Meter Air Conditioning checks the available void depth during the free site survey before recommending a ducted system over a split or multi-split alternative.
Ducted air conditioning gives a cleaner look with no visible indoor units and a single set of controls, which suits full renovations where the ceiling is already being opened, while multi-split systems are usually faster and cheaper to retrofit into a finished apartment without ceiling work. Square Meter Air Conditioning compares both options against your ceiling access and budget during the free assessment.
Most ducted installations take 3-5 working days, split between a first fix for the ductwork, fan-coil unit and pipework, and a second fix for the diffusers and controls once the ceiling is plastered and closed.
Yes, adding motorised zoning dampers and a zone control panel to a ducted air conditioning system lets different rooms run at different temperatures from shared ductwork, rather than cooling the whole apartment to one setting. This is specified at design stage since it affects duct sizing and controller choice.
Ducted air conditioning should ideally be installed before the ceiling is plastered and closed, since the fan-coil unit, ductwork and pipework all sit in the void above it. Square Meter Air Conditioning coordinates the first-fix stage with your renovation programme so the ceiling only needs to be opened once.
Yes, every ducted air conditioning installation from Square Meter Air Conditioning includes a 2-year written workmanship warranty on the installation itself, in addition to the manufacturer's warranty on the fan-coil unit and outdoor condenser.
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