Air-to-air heat pumps across Glasgow and Dunbartonshire
Homes in Glasgow 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 Glasgow for a cold winter day, then check the cooling side is right for summer. Scottish summers are mild, so most systems here are chosen first for efficient heating, with cooling for warm spells.
Prices in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire
Guide prices around Glasgow and Dunbartonshire 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. What moves a quote in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire up or down is mostly pipe length, how high the outdoor unit goes, and whether a new electrical circuit is needed. Typical Small home work (three or four rooms heated and cooled) lands around £4,095–£6,845 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
Outdoor units on Scottish homes can often be installed without a planning application, but the conditions differ from England's, so we confirm the rules for your property at survey.
The survey
We book surveys in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire at a time that suits you, including early evenings by arrangement, and send the written quote afterwards. Surveys in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire cover heat gain, pipe routes, electrics, access and noise to the nearest neighbour, so surprises on the day are rare.
What is included
Included with air-to-air heat pumps across Glasgow and Dunbartonshire:
- Outdoor unit placed for airflow and noise compliance
- Free survey with a room-by-room heat-loss calculation
- Indoor units sized for winter heating, not just cooling
- Pressure test, vacuum and commissioning
- Running-cost comparison with your current heating
- Advice on running settings and tariffs
Towns in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire
Pick your town for local details, or see every service in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire.