Air-to-air heat pumps across the Highlands
Homes in Inverness 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 Inverness for a cold winter day, then check the cooling side is right for summer. Wind and salt air in the north of Scotland mean outdoor unit placement and protection need extra thought.
Prices in the Highlands
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
On a survey in the Highlands the engineer looks at room size, glazing, the route for pipes and drains, the electrics and where the outdoor unit can sit quietly, then the written quote follows. We book surveys in the Highlands at a time that suits you, including early evenings by arrangement, and send the written quote afterwards.
What is included
Included with air-to-air heat pumps across the Highlands:
- Advice on running settings and tariffs
- Pressure test, vacuum and commissioning
- Free survey with a room-by-room heat-loss calculation
- Outdoor unit placed for airflow and noise compliance
- Running-cost comparison with your current heating
- Indoor units sized for winter heating, not just cooling
Towns in the Highlands
Pick your town for local details, or see every service in the Highlands.