Ducted air conditioning in Edinburgh
Long Scottish heating seasons make efficiency in cold, damp weather the thing to design around. Ducted systems suit Edinburgh loft conversions and new extensions where ceilings are being boarded anyway.
In an older house in Edinburgh, the loft and any existing bulkheads decide whether a ducted layout will work. Edinburgh is one of the main towns we cover in Edinburgh and the Lothians, alongside Livingston and Musselburgh. Postcode districts we cover here include EH1, EH2, EH3, EH5, EH6 and 3 more.
Prices in Edinburgh
Ducted air conditioning in Edinburgh typically comes in at £4,995–£13,745 per system including VAT, based on Central and Southern Scotland rates. Labour rates in Central and Southern Scotland keep this slightly under the national middle. Longer or hidden pipe runs, high-level brackets and electrical upgrades are the usual reasons a quote lands at the top of the range. Typical Zoned work (motorised dampers or two units for separate floors or room groups) lands around £6,845–£10,045 in this area.
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
On a survey in Edinburgh 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. Surveys in Edinburgh cover heat gain, pipe routes, electrics, access and noise to the nearest neighbour, so surprises on the day are rare.
What is included
Included with ducted air conditioning in Edinburgh:
- Wall controller or app control
- Concealed fan unit and outdoor unit sized to the zone
- Insulated ductwork, plenums and grilles
- Free survey with ceiling-void and loft inspection
- Commissioning with airflow balancing per grille
Nearby
Nearby, we also cover Musselburgh (6 miles), Bonnyrigg (7 miles) and Penicuik (8 miles). See all services in Edinburgh or ducted air conditioning across Edinburgh and the Lothians.