Air-to-air heat pumps in Kirkwall
From a single room to a whole floor: air-to-air heat pumps in Kirkwall, planned around your trading hours.
- Survey by arrangement, travel charge quoted first
- 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 Kirkwall?
Our guide range in Kirkwall is £1,750–£4,150 per zone before VAT; a typical job (shop or office heated and cooled by 2–4 units) is £4,650–£14,195 plus VAT. For remote and island locations, a travel charge (ferry fares and any accommodation at cost, plus travel time) is quoted as a fixed amount in writing before anything is booked.
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 Kirkwall
In a town like Kirkwall, a single wall unit for a shop or a cassette for a surgery makes a real difference in summer.
We cover every Kirkwall postcode, including KW15. For air-to-air heat pumps in Kirkwall, the survey looks at where the outdoor unit can go, how pipework will reach the indoor units and whether the electrical supply has capacity.
We cover Kirkwall by arrangement: a travel charge (ferry fares and any accommodation at cost, plus travel time) is quoted as a fixed amount in writing before anything is booked. We group visits where we can to keep it down.
What is included
- 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
Local guide prices for Kirkwall
Guide prices for Kirkwall, set for the north of Scotland. Your fixed price comes in writing.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wall-mounted heat pump unit | £1,750–£3,095 | £2,100–£3,714 | per zone |
| Cassette heat pump unit | £2,550–£4,150 | £3,060–£4,980 | per zone |
| Floor-standing console unit | £2,050–£3,595 | £2,460–£4,314 | per zone |
| Removal of old electric heaters | £45–£130 | £54–£156 | per heater |
Ex VAT, supply and install.
How it works in Kirkwall
Heat loss survey
We assess fabric, glazing and ventilation to size for winter as well as summer. For sites in Kirkwall 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.
Before you book in Kirkwall
Winter output
Heating output falls as it gets colder outside, so we size against winter design temperatures.
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.
Air direction
Warm air rises, so units are set to direct air down when heating.
Working hours
Most Kirkwall businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Premises we work in around Kirkwall
- 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 Kirkwall
How much does an air-to-air heat pump cost in Kirkwall?
Guide prices in Kirkwall run from about £1,750 to £4,150 per zone, plus VAT. A typical job (shop or office heated and cooled by 2–4 units) costs £4,650–£14,195 plus VAT. For Kirkwall, a travel charge is added and quoted in writing before the survey is booked.
Which postcodes do you cover in Kirkwall?
All of them, including KW15. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
Will we still need other heating?
Often not, but in some buildings a small back-up for the coldest days is sensible. We advise at survey.
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.
Talk to us about your premises in Kirkwall
Visits to Kirkwall are by arrangement: a travel charge (ferry fares and any accommodation at cost, plus travel time) is quoted as a fixed amount in writing before anything is booked.