Multi-split air conditioning across the Highlands
Multi-split is a good fit for Inverness flats and maisonettes where only a balcony or one rear wall is available. In a house in Inverness with a usable loft, multi-split pipes can often run through it so the front stays clear. Northern Scotland's climate puts the emphasis on reliable, efficient heating, with cooling a minor bonus.
Prices in the Highlands
Guide prices around the Highlands run from £2,195 to £6,895 for 2–4 rooms including VAT. It is a touch below the UK middle, as trade rates in the Highlands, Islands and North East 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. Typical Triple work (three rooms with mixed indoor styles and Wi-Fi control throughout) lands around £2,995–£4,845 in this area.
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
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
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. Surveys in the Highlands cover heat gain, pipe routes, electrics, access and noise to the nearest neighbour, so surprises on the day are rare.
What is included
Included with multi-split air conditioning across the Highlands:
- Commissioning and a walk-round of every room's controls
- Free survey with a room-by-room heat-gain check
- One outdoor unit sized to the combined load
- An indoor unit and controls for every room
- Planned pipe routes through lofts, floors or trunking
- Pressure test, vacuum and refrigerant charge calculated for the pipe lengths
Towns in the Highlands
Pick your town for local details, or see every service in the Highlands.