Multi-split air conditioning across Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
In a house in Stornoway with a usable loft, multi-split pipes can often run through it so the front stays clear. Twin and triple systems suit Stornoway homes where bedrooms sit above the kitchen and one rear wall can take the outdoor unit. Wind and salt air in the north of Scotland mean outdoor unit placement and protection need extra thought.
Prices in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
Guide prices around Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles run from £2,195 to £6,895 for 2–4 rooms including VAT. What moves a quote in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles up or down is mostly pipe length, how high the outdoor unit goes, and whether a new electrical circuit is needed. As an example, the Triple option (three rooms with mixed indoor styles and Wi-Fi control throughout) would typically be £2,995–£4,845 here. Travel, ferry or accommodation costs are not in these figures; they are quoted as a fixed amount in writing before you book.
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
In Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles 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. Surveys in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles 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.
What is included
Included with multi-split air conditioning across Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles:
- Survey by arrangement with a room-by-room heat-gain check
- An indoor unit and controls for every room
- Commissioning and a walk-round of every room's controls
- One outdoor unit sized to the combined load
- Pressure test, vacuum and refrigerant charge calculated for the pipe lengths
- Planned pipe routes through lofts, floors or trunking
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