Air conditioning for landlords and rental homes across the Scottish Borders
Top-floor flats and HMO rooms in Galashiels can get uncomfortably hot in summer, which tenants notice first. If you let a holiday home or annexe near Galashiels, one system can warm it before guests arrive and cool it in summer. Mild Scottish summers mean cooling matters most in conservatories, lofts and rooms with large windows.
Prices in the Scottish Borders
In Central and Southern Scotland, our guide range for air conditioning for landlords and rental homes is £1,045–£5,445 per property, one room to the whole let, including VAT. That sits a little below the UK middle, reflecting typical Central and Southern Scotland labour rates. What moves a quote in the Scottish Borders up or down is mostly pipe length, how high the outdoor unit goes, and whether a new electrical circuit is needed. Typical Two rooms work (two rooms on separate systems or a twin multi-split) lands around £2,145–£3,345 in this area.
Single room
One wall unit for a bedroom or studio.
Two rooms
Two rooms on separate systems or a twin multi-split.
Whole let
Three or four rooms, with a service plan.
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
In Scotland, planning conditions for outdoor units depend on the property type and location; conservation areas and listed buildings need particular care.
The survey
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. We book surveys in the Scottish Borders at a time that suits you, including early evenings by arrangement, and send the written quote afterwards.
What is included
Included with air conditioning for landlords and rental homes across the Scottish Borders:
- Separate or multi-split options
- Free survey of each room
- Simple remotes and temperature limits
- Handover notes for tenants
- Access arranged with you and your tenants
- Pressure test, vacuum and commissioning
Towns in the Scottish Borders
Pick your town for local details, or see every service in the Scottish Borders.