Air-to-air heat pumps in Ayrshire
Air-to-air heat pumps for businesses in Ayrshire — surveyed, designed and priced in writing before any work starts.
- Free site survey and fixed written quote
- Unit sizes, refrigerant and price set out in writing
- Work planned around your opening hours
How much does an air-to-air heat pump cost in Ayrshire?
Our guide range in Ayrshire is £1,595–£3,795 per zone before VAT; a typical job (shop or office heated and cooled by 2–4 units) is £4,250–£12,950 plus VAT. Your exact price is fixed in writing once we have surveyed.
An air-to-air heat pump takes heat from the outside air and releases it indoors as warm air — the same equipment as reverse-cycle air conditioning, sized and set up for heating.
Working in Ayrshire
We cover all of Ayrshire, including Kilmarnock, Ayr, Irvine and Kilwinning. We quote for premises right across Ayrshire, including rural and edge-of-town sites.
Postcode districts we cover include DG7, KA4, KA8, KA13, KA17, KA22, KA26 and PA17. In Ayrshire we work with offices, shops and hospitality premises, from a single room to a whole floor; each job starts with a heat load check rather than a guess from the floor area.
Included as standard
- Heat loss and heat gain assessment
- Units selected for low-temperature heating output
- Outdoor units positioned for air flow and defrost drainage
- Controls with schedules and set-back temperatures
- Commissioning and handover
Prices in Ayrshire
These guide prices are adjusted for Scotland, where labour and access costs run about 4% below the UK guide.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wall-mounted heat pump unit | £1,595–£2,850 | £1,914–£3,420 | per zone |
| Cassette heat pump unit | £2,350–£3,795 | £2,820–£4,554 | per zone |
| Floor-standing console unit | £1,850–£3,295 | £2,220–£3,954 | per zone |
| Removal of old electric heaters | £45–£120 | £54–£144 | per heater |
Ex VAT, supply and install.
How it works in Ayrshire
Heat loss survey
We assess fabric, glazing and ventilation to size for winter as well as summer. For sites in Ayrshire we confirm access and parking beforehand.
Design
Units are chosen for their heating output at low outdoor temperatures, not just their cooling rating.
Install
Outdoor units go where defrost water can drain safely and air flow is not restricted.
Set controls
Schedules and set-backs are configured so the system heats efficiently.
What to think about in Ayrshire
Winter output
Heating output falls as it gets colder outside, so we size against winter design temperatures.
Shared buildings
In multi-let buildings, roof space, risers and plant areas are often controlled by a managing agent. We work to their permits and method-statement requirements.
Defrost water
Outdoor units shed water and ice when they defrost. They need a drained position away from walkways.
Roof and height work
Flat roofs, high walls and atriums need the right access equipment and edge protection. We plan towers, MEWPs or scaffold before the job, not on the day.
Types of premises we cover in Ayrshire
- Salons and spas: comfortable salons and treatment rooms despite dryers, lamps and steam.
- Retail and shops: comfortable shop floors, stockrooms and entrances, even with the door open.
In Scotland, systems holding 5 tonnes CO2 equivalent of refrigerant or more fall under GB F-gas rules, with regular leak checks and records; systems with an effective output of 12 kW or more also need a periodic energy inspection.
Questions about air-to-air heat pumps in Ayrshire
How much does an air-to-air heat pump cost in Ayrshire?
Guide prices in Ayrshire run from about £1,595 to £3,795 per zone, plus VAT. A typical job (shop or office heated and cooled by 2–4 units) costs £4,250–£12,950 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Renfrewshire and Inverclyde, Dunbartonshire and Lanarkshire?
Yes. Alongside Ayrshire, we also cover Renfrewshire and Inverclyde, Dunbartonshire and Lanarkshire. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Is it cheaper than electric heaters?
In most cases, yes. A heat pump delivers several kWh of heat per kWh of electricity, while panel heaters deliver one. Actual savings depend on the system, building and tariff.
Does it work in freezing weather?
Modern units are designed to heat well below freezing, though output reduces as it gets colder. We size for that.
Get a guide price for Ayrshire
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.