Air-to-air heat pumps across Argyll and Bute
Homes in Oban 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 Oban for a cold winter day, then check the cooling side is right for summer. Northern Scotland's climate puts the emphasis on reliable, efficient heating, with cooling a minor bonus.
Prices in Argyll and Bute
In the Highlands, Islands and North East Scotland, our guide range for air-to-air heat pumps is £2,645–£10,195 for 2–5 rooms, including VAT. That sits a little below the UK middle, reflecting typical Highlands, Islands and North East Scotland labour rates. Concealed pipework, access equipment for high walls and any electrical work are what push prices towards the upper figure. On our Highlands, Islands and North East Scotland figures, the Small home option (three or four rooms heated and cooled) is about £3,945–£6,645.
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 Argyll and Bute 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. The free survey is where the real price is set: room measurements, pipe and drain routes, electrical checks and the outdoor unit position, all written into your quote.
What is included
Included with air-to-air heat pumps across Argyll and Bute:
- Pressure test, vacuum and commissioning
- Advice on running settings and tariffs
- Running-cost comparison with your current heating
- Indoor units sized for winter heating, not just cooling
- Free survey with a room-by-room heat-loss calculation
- Outdoor unit placed for airflow and noise compliance
Towns in Argyll and Bute
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