Air-to-air heat pumps in Edinburgh
Air-to-air heat pumps for businesses in Edinburgh — 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 Edinburgh?
In Edinburgh, guide prices 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) usually comes to £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.
Edinburgh and surrounding areas
We cover all of Edinburgh, including Queensferry, Currie and Balerno. Wherever your premises are, the survey, quote and installation follow the same steps.
Postcode districts we cover include EH1, EH3, EH6, EH9, EH13, EH16, EH21 and EH30. Buildings across Edinburgh range from converted period offices to modern units with deep ceiling voids, so we measure each site rather than relying on a standard package.
Included as standard
- Heat loss and heat gain assessment
- Outdoor units positioned for air flow and defrost drainage
- Controls with schedules and set-back temperatures
- Commissioning and handover
- Running-cost guidance against your current heating
Guide prices in Edinburgh
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 a job in Edinburgh works
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 Edinburgh we agree timings around your opening hours.
Set controls
Schedules and set-backs are configured so the system heats efficiently.
Points to plan for in Edinburgh
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 Edinburgh are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
Defrost water
Outdoor units shed water and ice when they defrost. They need a drained position away from walkways.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Edinburgh often come down to access — loading restrictions, parking for the van and getting equipment onto a roof. We check this at survey and plan deliveries around it.
Typical premises in Edinburgh
- Retail and shops: comfortable shop floors, stockrooms and entrances, even with the door open.
- Salons and spas: comfortable salons and treatment rooms despite dryers, lamps and steam.
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.
FAQs for Edinburgh
How much does an air-to-air heat pump cost in Edinburgh?
Guide prices in Edinburgh 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 the Lothians, Fife and Stirling, Falkirk and Clackmannanshire?
Yes. Alongside Edinburgh, we also cover the Lothians, Fife and Stirling, Falkirk and Clackmannanshire. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
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.
Do outdoor units ice up?
They frost in cold, damp weather and run short defrost cycles automatically. Drainage is planned so the water does not freeze on a path.
Talk to us about your premises in Edinburgh
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.