Home air conditioning in Edinburgh and the Lothians
In central and southern Scotland, heat pump heating is usually the main reason to install, especially in homes on electric heating. Long Scottish heating seasons make efficiency in cold, damp weather the thing to design around.
A single wall-mounted unit is often all a bedroom or sunny living room in Edinburgh needs. In Edinburgh, a flat-fronted unit is a neat way to add cooling to a living room without a bulky white box. Fault codes on Edinburgh systems are read on the first visit, so the repair is quoted against the real cause. Many homes start with one or two rooms. A system can be designed so that more rooms are added later without replacing the outdoor unit. Flats, listed homes and garden rooms each bring their own questions, from freeholder consent to cable routes, and we cover them at survey.
Towns we cover in Edinburgh and the Lothians
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 Edinburgh and the Lothians
A selection of services on our Central and Southern Scotland figures, including VAT. Every service, with its local price, is listed below.
| Service | Guide price | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Design-led and low-profile air conditioning | £1,695–£3,345 | per room |
| Garden room and home office air conditioning | £1,345–£2,895 | per system |
| Air conditioning for flats and apartments | £1,245–£5,445 | per flat, one room to the whole flat |
| Storage and electric heater replacement | £3,145–£9,595 | for 3–5 rooms |
| Air conditioning servicing | £85–£170 | per system visit (first indoor unit) |
| Home service plans | £85–£150 | per system per year |
| Air conditioning repairs | £140–£1,145 | typical repair |
| Leak detection and regassing | £225–£895 | leak find, repair and recharge |