Ducted air conditioning across Edinburgh and the Lothians
For a renovation in Edinburgh, the best time to plan ducted cooling is before the plasterers arrive. Ducted systems suit Edinburgh loft conversions and new extensions where ceilings are being boarded anyway. Mild Scottish summers mean cooling matters most in conservatories, lofts and rooms with large windows.
Prices in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Our Central and Southern Scotland guide price for ducted air conditioning is £4,995–£13,745 per system, VAT included. Labour rates in Central and Southern Scotland keep this slightly under the national middle. Quotes move with the length of the pipe run, where the outdoor unit can sit and how much electrical work the job needs. On our Central and Southern Scotland figures, the Zoned option (motorised dampers or two units for separate floors or room groups) is about £6,845–£10,045.
Single zone
One ducted unit serving two or three rooms from a loft or void.
Zoned
Motorised dampers or two units for separate floors or room groups.
Whole home
Multiple ducted units with linear slot diffusers and smart control.
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
Outdoor units on Scottish homes can often be installed without a planning application, but the conditions differ from England's, so we confirm the rules for your property at survey.
The survey
We book surveys in Edinburgh and the Lothians at a time that suits you, including early evenings by arrangement, and send the written quote afterwards. 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.
What is included
Included with ducted air conditioning across Edinburgh and the Lothians:
- Commissioning with airflow balancing per grille
- Concealed fan unit and outdoor unit sized to the zone
- Insulated ductwork, plenums and grilles
- Free survey with ceiling-void and loft inspection
- Wall controller or app control
- Access hatch and condensate route planned in
Towns in Edinburgh and the Lothians
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