New build and renovation air conditioning across Perth and Kinross
For new Perth extensions with flat roofs, the outdoor unit position is best agreed against the architect's drawings. First-fix pipework in Perth 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 Perth and Kinross
In Central and Southern Scotland, our guide range for air conditioning for new builds and renovations is £365–£795 per indoor position (first fix), including VAT. Labour rates in Central and Southern Scotland keep this slightly under the national middle. What moves a quote in Perth and Kinross up or down is mostly pipe length, how high the outdoor unit goes, and whether a new electrical circuit is needed. For reference, the First and second fix option in Perth and Kinross (complete install priced per room including units) usually comes to 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
First-fix work is about coordination, while the outdoor unit follows the normal planning rules for the property.
The survey
On a survey in Perth and Kinross 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 air conditioning for new builds and renovations across Perth and Kinross:
- Second-fix unit installation
- Nitrogen pressure test and labelled tails
- Vacuum, charge and commissioning
- Commissioning records for building control files
- First-fix pipework, drains and cables
- Design and setting-out with your builder
Towns in Perth and Kinross
Pick your town for local details, or see every service in Perth and Kinross.