Ducted air conditioning in Stornoway
Ducted systems suit Stornoway loft conversions and new extensions where ceilings are being boarded anyway. Here, heat pumps are sized for low winter temperatures and exposed sites.
In an older house in Stornoway, the loft and any existing bulkheads decide whether a ducted layout will work. As well as Stornoway itself, our Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles coverage takes in Kirkwall, Lerwick and the towns around them. That includes the HS1 postcode district.
Prices in Stornoway
Guide prices around Stornoway run from £4,845 to £13,295 per system including VAT. Concealed pipework, access equipment for high walls and any electrical work are what push prices towards the upper figure. On our Highlands, Islands and North East Scotland figures, the Zoned option (motorised dampers or two units for separate floors or room groups) is about £6,645–£9,745. Travel, ferry or accommodation costs for Stornoway are not in these figures. They are quoted to you as a fixed amount in writing before you book.
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
In Stornoway we often start with photos, room measurements and the make of any existing system, so the survey visit is focused and any travel cost can be quoted in writing first. Where travel is involved, we agree the survey arrangements and any travel cost up front. On the day, the engineer measures the rooms, checks the electrics and agrees the outdoor unit position with you.
What is included
What a job in Stornoway covers:
- Access hatch and condensate route planned in
- Survey by arrangement with ceiling-void and loft inspection
- Wall controller or app control
- Insulated ductwork, plenums and grilles
- Concealed fan unit and outdoor unit sized to the zone
Nearby
Jobs in Stornoway are planned individually, with dates and any travel arrangements agreed in advance. See all services in Stornoway or ducted air conditioning across Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles.