Air-to-air heat pumps in East Kilbride
Scottish summers are mild, so most systems here are chosen first for efficient heating, with cooling for warm spells. Homes in East Kilbride 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 East Kilbride for a cold winter day, then check the cooling side is right for summer. Our Lanarkshire coverage takes in East Kilbride, about 6 miles from Hamilton. Homes in G74 are all within our coverage.
Prices in East Kilbride
For East Kilbride, expect roughly £2,695 to £10,545 for 2–5 rooms, VAT included, adjusted for typical Central and Southern Scotland rates. Labour rates in Central and Southern Scotland keep this slightly under the national middle. 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. 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
Scotland has its own permitted development rules for heat pumps and outdoor units, with stricter treatment of listed buildings and conservation areas. We check the current position for your property with you and, if needed, with the council.
The survey
A survey in East Kilbride 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. Surveys in East Kilbride 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 East Kilbride:
- Indoor units sized for winter heating, not just cooling
- Outdoor unit placed for airflow and noise compliance
- Pressure test, vacuum and commissioning
- Advice on running settings and tariffs
- Running-cost comparison with your current heating
Nearby
Nearby, we also cover Cambuslang (3 miles), High Blantyre (3 miles) and Blantyre (4 miles). See all services in East Kilbride or air-to-air heat pumps across Lanarkshire.