Air-to-air heat pumps in Peebles
Mild Scottish summers mean cooling matters most in conservatories, lofts and rooms with large windows. Homes in Peebles 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 Peebles for a cold winter day, then check the cooling side is right for summer. Peebles is about 15 miles from Galashiels and falls within our Scottish Borders coverage. That includes the EH45 postcode district.
Prices in Peebles
Air-to-air heat pumps in Peebles typically come in at £2,695–£10,545 for 2–5 rooms including VAT, based on Central and Southern Scotland rates. Labour rates in Central and Southern Scotland keep this slightly under the national middle. What moves a quote in Peebles 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
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
Surveys in Peebles cover heat gain, pipe routes, electrics, access and noise to the nearest neighbour, so surprises on the day are rare. On a survey in Peebles 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 Peebles includes:
- Free survey with a room-by-room heat-loss calculation
- Pressure test, vacuum and commissioning
- Outdoor unit placed for airflow and noise compliance
- Indoor units sized for winter heating, not just cooling
- Advice on running settings and tariffs
Nearby
Close to Peebles, our coverage also includes Penicuik (12 miles), Galashiels (15 miles) and Selkirk (15 miles). See all services in Peebles or air-to-air heat pumps across the Scottish Borders.