Air-to-air heat pumps across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Homes in Aberdeen on electric, oil or LPG heating are the ones most likely to benefit from an air-to-air heat pump. We size every heat pump in Aberdeen for a cold winter day, then check the cooling side is right for summer. In the Highlands, Islands and the North East of Scotland, systems are sized for cold winter days first.
Prices in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Our Highlands, Islands and North East Scotland guide price for air-to-air heat pumps is £2,645–£10,195 for 2–5 rooms, VAT included. That sits a little below the UK middle, reflecting typical Highlands, Islands and North East Scotland labour rates. Longer or hidden pipe runs, high-level brackets and electrical upgrades are the usual reasons a quote lands at the top of the range. Typical Small home work (three or four rooms heated and cooled) lands around £3,945–£6,645 in this area.
Two rooms
Living room and main bedroom on one outdoor unit.
Small home
Three or four rooms heated and cooled.
Whole home
Five or more rooms, sized to replace the existing heating.
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme does not cover Scotland; Home Energy Scotland can tell you what support is available.
Guide prices show VAT at 20%. HMRC treats most fixed air conditioners and air-to-air heat pumps installed in homes as energy-saving materials, zero-rated until 31 March 2027 when we supply and fit them. If your installation qualifies, your quote shows 0% VAT and a lower price. Servicing, repairs, cleaning and controls are charged at 20%.
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 survey
A survey in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire usually takes one to two hours. We measure the rooms, check the walls and the consumer unit, agree the outdoor unit position with you and photograph the pipe routes. At the survey we look at how each room is used, where the sun hits it and how the pipes can reach the outside wall, then put it all in a written quote.
What is included
Included with air-to-air heat pumps across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire:
- Indoor units sized for winter heating, not just cooling
- Free survey with a room-by-room heat-loss calculation
- Running-cost comparison with your current heating
- Advice on running settings and tariffs
- Pressure test, vacuum and commissioning
- Outdoor unit placed for airflow and noise compliance
Towns in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Pick your town for local details, or see every service in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.