Air conditioning for flats and apartments in Oban
Wind and salt air in the north of Scotland mean outdoor unit placement and protection need extra thought. Newer blocks in Oban with balconies are often the simplest flats to fit.
In Oban apartment blocks, the freeholder's consent is usually the first thing to sort out. As well as Oban itself, our Argyll and Bute coverage takes in Campbeltown, Dunoon and the towns around them. Homes in PA34 are all within our coverage.
Prices in Oban
Air conditioning for flats and apartments in Oban typically comes in at £1,195–£5,295 per flat, one room to the whole flat including VAT, based on Highlands, Islands and North East Scotland rates. Longer or hidden pipe runs, high-level brackets and electrical upgrades are the usual reasons a quote lands at the top of the range. For reference, the Two rooms option in Oban (twin multi-split for living room and main bedroom) usually comes to about £2,345–£3,495. These figures exclude travel to Oban. Any travel, ferry or accommodation cost is quoted separately, in writing, before anything is booked.
Single room
One wall unit with a balcony outdoor unit.
Two rooms
Twin multi-split for living room and main bedroom.
Whole flat
Three or four rooms on one outdoor unit, concealed routes.
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%.
Consent and planning for flats
For flats in Oban, the lease and the freeholder's consent come first. Planning rules for blocks of flats are stricter than for houses, and we check them before quoting. In Scotland, flats are treated differently from houses under permitted development, so we confirm the position with the council where needed.
The survey
In Oban 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
Every job in Oban includes:
- Outdoor unit position agreed with the freeholder
- Single or multi-split system
- Documents for the managing agent
- Pressure test, vacuum and commissioning
- Protection of common areas
Nearby
Close to Oban, our coverage also includes Lochgilphead (26 miles), Fort William (31 miles) and Helensburgh (40 miles). See all services in Oban or air conditioning for flats and apartments across Argyll and Bute.