Multi-split air conditioning across Edinburgh and the Lothians
In a house in Edinburgh with a usable loft, multi-split pipes can often run through it so the front stays clear. Multi-split is a good fit for Edinburgh flats and maisonettes where only a balcony or one rear wall is available. In central and southern Scotland, heat pump heating is usually the main reason to install, especially in homes on electric heating.
Prices in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Budget around £2,245–£7,145 for 2–4 rooms including VAT for multi-split air conditioning in and around Edinburgh and the Lothians. It is a touch below the UK middle, as trade rates in Central and Southern Scotland tend to be. 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 Triple option (three rooms with mixed indoor styles and Wi-Fi control throughout) is about £3,095–£4,995.
Twin
Two rooms on one outdoor unit, wall-mounted indoor units, standard routes.
Triple
Three rooms with mixed indoor styles and Wi-Fi control throughout.
Quad
Four or five rooms, longer concealed runs or a ducted unit in a loft void.
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
On a survey in Edinburgh and the Lothians the engineer looks at room size, glazing, the route for pipes and drains, the electrics and where the outdoor unit can sit quietly, then the written quote follows. 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 multi-split air conditioning across Edinburgh and the Lothians:
- An indoor unit and controls for every room
- Commissioning and a walk-round of every room's controls
- Planned pipe routes through lofts, floors or trunking
- One outdoor unit sized to the combined load
- Pressure test, vacuum and refrigerant charge calculated for the pipe lengths
- Free survey with a room-by-room heat-gain check
Towns in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Pick your town for local details, or see every service in Edinburgh and the Lothians.