Air conditioning for extensions and kitchen-diners in Stromness
Wind and salt air in the north of Scotland mean outdoor unit placement and protection need extra thought. For a kitchen-diner in Stromness, we place the indoor unit clear of the hob and plan the outdoor unit at the rear.
An extension in Stromness with a roof lantern or large glazed doors can overheat quickly on a sunny afternoon. Stromness sits within our Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles area. Postcode districts we cover here include KW16.
Prices in Stromness
Our Highlands, Islands and North East Scotland guide price for air conditioning for extensions and kitchen-diners is £1,295–£3,945 per space, VAT included. 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 Highlands, Islands and North East Scotland figures, the Large single option (one 5–7 kW unit for a large glazed space) is about £1,795–£2,545. Travel, ferry or accommodation costs for Stromness 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
Surveys in Stromness 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. 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
Included as standard in Stromness:
- 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
- One or two units sized for the whole space
Nearby
If you are just outside Stromness, we also work in Kirkwall (12 miles). See all services in Stromness or air conditioning for extensions and kitchen-diners across Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles.