Air conditioning for extensions and kitchen-diners across Edinburgh and the Lothians
For a kitchen-diner in Edinburgh, we place the indoor unit clear of the hob and plan the outdoor unit at the rear. In Edinburgh, a side wall of a single-storey extension is usually the neatest place for the indoor unit. Scottish summers are mild, so most systems here are chosen first for efficient heating, with cooling for warm spells.
Prices in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Guide prices around Edinburgh and the Lothians run from £1,345 to £4,095 per space including VAT. Labour rates in Central and Southern Scotland keep this slightly under the national middle. The biggest variables are the pipe route, access for the outdoor unit and the state of the consumer unit, all of which the survey settles. On our Central and Southern Scotland figures, the Large single option (one 5–7 kW unit for a large glazed space) is about £1,895–£2,595.
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
The free survey is where the real price is set: room measurements, pipe and drain routes, electrical checks and the outdoor unit position, all written into your quote. 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
Included with air conditioning for extensions and kitchen-diners across Edinburgh and the Lothians:
- Handover of the remote or app
- Pressure test, vacuum and commissioning
- Hidden routes during the build, or neat surface routes after
- One or two units sized for the whole space
- Free survey with glazing and roof heat-gain check
- Placement clear of the hob and oven
Towns in Edinburgh and the Lothians
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