Air-to-air heat pumps in Balerno
Air-to-air heat pumps for businesses in Balerno — 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 Balerno?
Our guide range in Balerno 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. The fixed price follows a free survey.
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.
Where we work around Balerno
In a town like Balerno, a single wall unit for a shop or a cassette for a surgery makes a real difference in summer. Edinburgh is about 12 km away.
We work across Balerno's postcode districts, including EH14. Nearby, we also cover Currie (about 2 km), Penicuik (about 9 km) and Broxburn (about 10 km). In Balerno, outdoor unit positions are often the deciding factor: a rear flat roof or yard is usually straightforward, while a front elevation may need landlord or planning consent first.
What we do
- Heat loss and heat gain assessment
- Units selected for low-temperature heating output
- Outdoor units positioned for air flow and defrost drainage
- Commissioning and handover
- Running-cost guidance against your current heating
Local guide prices for Balerno
Prices below include our regional adjustment for Scotland (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.
The steps for a project in Balerno
Heat loss survey
We assess fabric, glazing and ventilation to size for winter as well as summer.
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. In Balerno we agree timings around your opening hours.
Set controls
Schedules and set-backs are configured so the system heats efficiently.
Before you book in Balerno
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.
Winter output
Heating output falls as it gets colder outside, so we size against winter design temperatures.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around Balerno are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
Typical premises in Balerno
- 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.
Common questions from businesses in Balerno
How much does an air-to-air heat pump cost in Balerno?
Guide prices in Balerno 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 Currie, Penicuik and Broxburn?
Yes. Alongside Balerno, we also cover Currie, Penicuik and Broxburn. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Balerno?
All of them, including EH14. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
Can air conditioning really heat a building?
Yes. Reverse-cycle air conditioning is a heat pump. Sized for heating, it can be the main heat source for many commercial premises.
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 Balerno
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.