Air-to-air heat pumps in Inverness
Homes in Inverness on electric, oil or LPG heating are the ones most likely to benefit from an air-to-air heat pump. In the Highlands, Islands and the North East of Scotland, systems are sized for cold winter days first.
We size every heat pump in Inverness for a cold winter day, then check the cooling side is right for summer. Inverness is one of the main towns we cover in the Highlands, alongside Fort William and Alness. That includes the IV2 postcode district.
Prices in Inverness
Guide prices around Inverness run from £2,645 to £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. Quotes move with the length of the pipe run, where the outdoor unit can sit and how much electrical work the job needs. As an example, the Small home option (three or four rooms heated and cooled) would typically be £3,945–£6,645 here.
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. A survey in Inverness 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.
What is included
Included with air-to-air heat pumps in Inverness:
- Pressure test, vacuum and commissioning
- Advice on running settings and tariffs
- Outdoor unit placed for airflow and noise compliance
- Running-cost comparison with your current heating
- Indoor units sized for winter heating, not just cooling
Nearby
Nearby, we also cover Dingwall (11 miles), Nairn (15 miles) and Alness (15 miles). See all services in Inverness or air-to-air heat pumps across the Highlands.