New build and renovation air conditioning across Edinburgh and the Lothians
For new Edinburgh extensions with flat roofs, the outdoor unit position is best agreed against the architect's drawings. First-fix pipework in Edinburgh extensions goes in while the joists and studs are open. 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 £365–£795 per indoor position (first fix) including VAT for air conditioning for new builds and renovations in and around Edinburgh and the Lothians. Labour rates in Central and Southern Scotland keep this slightly under the national middle. 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 First and second fix option (complete install priced per room including units) is about £1,345–£2,695.
First fix only
Pipework and drains to each position for a later install.
First and second fix
Complete install priced per room including units.
Ducted design and build
Concealed ducted system designed into the build.
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%.
Working with your builder
On build projects the main thing is timing with your builder and electrician; we fit first-fix pipework before plastering and agree the outdoor unit position early.
The survey
A survey in Edinburgh and the Lothians usually takes one to two hours. We measure the rooms, check the walls and the consumer unit, agree the outdoor unit position with you and photograph the pipe routes. 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.
What is included
Included with air conditioning for new builds and renovations across Edinburgh and the Lothians:
- Commissioning records for building control files
- Vacuum, charge and commissioning
- Nitrogen pressure test and labelled tails
- Design and setting-out with your builder
- First-fix pipework, drains and cables
- Second-fix unit installation
Towns in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Pick your town for local details, or see every service in Edinburgh and the Lothians.