Air-to-air heat pumps in Edinburgh
Homes in Edinburgh on electric, oil or LPG heating are the ones most likely to benefit from an air-to-air heat pump. Scottish summers are mild, so most systems here are chosen first for efficient heating, with cooling for warm spells.
We size every heat pump in Edinburgh for a cold winter day, then check the cooling side is right for summer. Edinburgh is one of the main towns we cover in Edinburgh and the Lothians, alongside Livingston and Musselburgh. Homes in EH1, EH2, EH3, EH5, EH6 and 3 more are all within our coverage.
Prices in Edinburgh
Budget around £2,695–£10,545 for 2–5 rooms including VAT for air-to-air heat pumps in and around Edinburgh. It is a touch below the UK middle, as trade rates in Central and Southern Scotland tend to be. The biggest variables are the pipe route, access for the outdoor unit and the state of the consumer unit, all of which the survey settles. For reference, the Small home option in Edinburgh (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
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. Surveys in Edinburgh cover heat gain, pipe routes, electrics, access and noise to the nearest neighbour, so surprises on the day are rare.
What is included
Included as standard in Edinburgh:
- Pressure test, vacuum and commissioning
- Outdoor unit placed for airflow and noise compliance
- Advice on running settings and tariffs
- Free survey with a room-by-room heat-loss calculation
- Indoor units sized for winter heating, not just cooling
Nearby
Close to Edinburgh, our coverage also includes Musselburgh (6 miles), Bonnyrigg (7 miles) and Penicuik (8 miles). See all services in Edinburgh or air-to-air heat pumps across Edinburgh and the Lothians.