Ducted air conditioning in Bonnyrigg
In central and southern Scotland, heat pump heating is usually the main reason to install, especially in homes on electric heating. In an older house in Bonnyrigg, the loft and any existing bulkheads decide whether a ducted layout will work.
For a renovation in Bonnyrigg, the best time to plan ducted cooling is before the plasterers arrive. Our Edinburgh and the Lothians coverage takes in Bonnyrigg, about 7 miles from Edinburgh. Homes in EH19 are all within our coverage.
Prices in Bonnyrigg
Our Central and Southern Scotland guide price for ducted air conditioning is £4,995–£13,745 per system, VAT included. That sits a little below the UK middle, reflecting typical Central and Southern Scotland labour rates. Longer or hidden pipe runs, high-level brackets and electrical upgrades are the usual reasons a quote lands at the top of the range. 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
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
We book surveys in Bonnyrigg at a time that suits you, including early evenings by arrangement, and send the written quote afterwards. Surveys in Bonnyrigg cover heat gain, pipe routes, electrics, access and noise to the nearest neighbour, so surprises on the day are rare.
What is included
Every job in Bonnyrigg includes:
- Wall controller or app control
- Concealed fan unit and outdoor unit sized to the zone
- Insulated ductwork, plenums and grilles
- Commissioning with airflow balancing per grille
- Access hatch and condensate route planned in
Nearby
Neighbouring places we cover include Musselburgh (5 miles), Penicuik (6 miles) and Edinburgh (7 miles). See all services in Bonnyrigg or ducted air conditioning across Edinburgh and the Lothians.