Ducted air conditioning in Selkirk
For a renovation in Selkirk, the best time to plan ducted cooling is before the plasterers arrive. Long Scottish heating seasons make efficiency in cold, damp weather the thing to design around.
In an older house in Selkirk, the loft and any existing bulkheads decide whether a ducted layout will work. Selkirk lies roughly 5 miles from Galashiels, and we cover it as part of the Scottish Borders. We cover TD7 and the streets around them.
Prices in Selkirk
For Selkirk, expect roughly £4,995 to £13,745 per system, VAT included, adjusted for typical Central and Southern Scotland rates. That sits a little below the UK middle, reflecting typical Central and Southern Scotland labour rates. What moves a quote in Selkirk up or down is mostly pipe length, how high the outdoor unit goes, and whether a new electrical circuit is needed. 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
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 Selkirk cover heat gain, pipe routes, electrics, access and noise to the nearest neighbour, so surprises on the day are rare. 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
Every job in Selkirk includes:
- Wall controller or app control
- Free survey with ceiling-void and loft inspection
- Insulated ductwork, plenums and grilles
- Concealed fan unit and outdoor unit sized to the zone
- Access hatch and condensate route planned in
Nearby
We also cover Galashiels (5 miles), Hawick (9 miles) and Jedburgh (12 miles). See all services in Selkirk or ducted air conditioning across the Scottish Borders.