Air-to-air heat pumps in Galashiels
Homes in Galashiels 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 Galashiels for a cold winter day, then check the cooling side is right for summer. Galashiels is one of the main towns we cover in the Scottish Borders, alongside Eyemouth and Hawick. Postcode districts we cover here include TD1.
Prices in Galashiels
Our Central and Southern Scotland guide price for air-to-air heat pumps is £2,695–£10,545 for 2–5 rooms, VAT included. 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. On our Central and Southern Scotland figures, the Small home option (three or four rooms heated and cooled) is 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
Surveys in Galashiels cover heat gain, pipe routes, electrics, access and noise to the nearest neighbour, so surprises on the day are rare. On a survey in Galashiels 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.
What is included
Every job in Galashiels includes:
- Indoor units sized for winter heating, not just cooling
- Running-cost comparison with your current heating
- Outdoor unit placed for airflow and noise compliance
- Pressure test, vacuum and commissioning
- Advice on running settings and tariffs
Nearby
Neighbouring places we cover include Selkirk (5 miles), Hawick (13 miles) and Jedburgh (14 miles). See all services in Galashiels or air-to-air heat pumps across the Scottish Borders.