Air conditioning for extensions and kitchen-diners in Lochgilphead
In the Highlands, Islands and the North East of Scotland, systems are sized for cold winter days first. For a kitchen-diner in Lochgilphead, we place the indoor unit clear of the hob and plan the outdoor unit at the rear.
In Lochgilphead, a side wall of a single-storey extension is usually the neatest place for the indoor unit. Lochgilphead lies roughly 26 miles from Oban, and we cover it as part of Argyll and Bute. Postcode districts we cover here include PA31.
Prices in Lochgilphead
For Lochgilphead, expect roughly £1,295 to £3,945 per space, VAT included, adjusted for typical Highlands, Islands and North East Scotland rates. Quotes move with the length of the pipe run, where the outdoor unit can sit and how much electrical work the job needs. Typical Large single work (one 5–7 kW unit for a large glazed space) lands around £1,795–£2,545 in this area. Travel, ferry or accommodation costs for Lochgilphead are not in these figures. They are quoted to you as a fixed amount in writing before you book.
Single unit
One 3.5–5 kW unit for a medium extension.
Large single
One 5–7 kW unit for a large glazed space.
Twin units
Two indoor units on a multi-split for long or L-shaped spaces.
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 Lochgilphead 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. Surveys in Lochgilphead are arranged around travel. We confirm the date and any travel, ferry or accommodation cost in writing before you commit, then the survey covers rooms, pipe routes, electrics and noise as normal.
What is included
Every job in Lochgilphead includes:
- Handover of the remote or app
- Pressure test, vacuum and commissioning
- Hidden routes during the build, or neat surface routes after
- Survey by arrangement with glazing and roof heat-gain check
- Placement clear of the hob and oven
Nearby
Neighbouring places we cover include Oban (26 miles), Helensburgh (27 miles) and Vale of Leven (33 miles). See all services in Lochgilphead or air conditioning for extensions and kitchen-diners across Argyll and Bute.