Air conditioning for extensions and kitchen-diners across the Scottish Borders
For a kitchen-diner in Galashiels, we place the indoor unit clear of the hob and plan the outdoor unit at the rear. In Galashiels, 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 the Scottish Borders
For the Scottish Borders, expect roughly £1,345 to £4,095 per space, VAT included, adjusted for typical 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. 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
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
Surveys in the Scottish Borders cover heat gain, pipe routes, electrics, access and noise to the nearest neighbour, so surprises on the day are rare. 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.
What is included
Included with air conditioning for extensions and kitchen-diners across the Scottish Borders:
- Pressure test, vacuum and commissioning
- Free survey with glazing and roof heat-gain check
- Handover of the remote or app
- One or two units sized for the whole space
- Hidden routes during the build, or neat surface routes after
- Placement clear of the hob and oven
Towns in the Scottish Borders
Pick your town for local details, or see every service in the Scottish Borders.