Air-to-air heat pumps across Edinburgh and the Lothians
We size every heat pump in Edinburgh for a cold winter day, then check the cooling side is right for summer. Homes in Edinburgh on electric, oil or LPG heating are the ones most likely to benefit from an air-to-air heat pump. In central and southern Scotland, heat pump heating is usually the main reason to install, especially in homes on electric heating.
Prices in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Guide prices around Edinburgh and the Lothians run from £2,695 to £10,545 for 2–5 rooms including VAT. Labour rates in Central and Southern Scotland keep this slightly under the national middle. Concealed pipework, access equipment for high walls and any electrical work are what push prices towards the upper figure. For reference, the Small home option in Edinburgh and the Lothians (three or four rooms heated and cooled) usually comes to about £4,095–£6,845.
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
We book surveys in Edinburgh and the Lothians at a time that suits you, including early evenings by arrangement, and send the written quote afterwards. 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 Edinburgh and the Lothians:
- Advice on running settings and tariffs
- Indoor units sized for winter heating, not just cooling
- Running-cost comparison with your current heating
- Outdoor unit placed for airflow and noise compliance
- Free survey with a room-by-room heat-loss calculation
- Pressure test, vacuum and commissioning
Towns in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Pick your town for local details, or see every service in Edinburgh and the Lothians.