Home air conditioning in Argyll and Bute
In the Highlands, Islands and the North East of Scotland, systems are sized for cold winter days first. Here, heat pumps are sized for low winter temperatures and exposed sites.
Renovations in Oban are the easiest jobs to make invisible, because the pipework goes in before the plaster. Ducted systems suit Oban loft conversions and new extensions where ceilings are being boarded anyway. Conservatories and orangeries in Oban can swing from too hot in July to too cold in January. For a single hot bedroom or living room, a wall-mounted split is usually the simplest answer. Two to four rooms often suit a multi-split on one outdoor unit, while a ducted system hides everything except the grilles. Design-led units, slim floor consoles and concealed ducted systems are all options where a standard white wall unit would look out of place.
Towns we cover in Argyll and Bute
Planning and permissions
In Scotland, planning conditions for outdoor units depend on the property type and location; conservation areas and listed buildings need particular care.
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme covers England and Wales only. Scotland has its own support through Home Energy Scotland, so check their current rules for air-to-air systems before planning around a grant.
Guide prices in Argyll and Bute
A selection of services on our Highlands, Islands and North East Scotland figures, including VAT. Every service, with its local price, is listed below.
| Service | Guide price | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Air conditioning for period and listed homes | £1,445–£7,095 | per home, one room upwards |
| New build and renovation air conditioning | £350–£795 | per indoor position (first fix) |
| Storage and electric heater replacement | £3,045–£9,295 | for 3–5 rooms |
| Heat load surveys and system design | £350–£1,095 | for a standalone design pack |
| Air conditioning servicing | £85–£165 | per system visit (first indoor unit) |
| Air conditioning repairs | £135–£1,095 | typical repair |
| Leak detection and regassing | £220–£895 | leak find, repair and recharge |
| Air conditioning replacement and removal | £175–£445 | to remove and recover one system |