Commercial air conditioning in the Scottish Borders
Air conditioning and ventilation for offices, shops, restaurants and technical rooms in the Scottish Borders.
- Free survey for new installations
- Local guide prices for 22 services
- Unit sizes, refrigerant and price set out in writing
Commercial air conditioning in the Scottish Borders
For businesses in the Scottish Borders we cover the full job: survey, design, installation, servicing, repairs and the compliance paperwork that goes with them.
Guide prices in the Scottish Borders start from about £1,395 for a single wall-mounted split, installed, and £170 for a service visit covering the first indoor unit, plus VAT.
The Scottish Borders and surrounding areas
We cover all of the Scottish Borders, including Hawick, Galashiels, Peebles and Kelso. Wherever your premises are, the survey, quote and installation follow the same steps.
Postcode districts we cover include EH26, EH44, ML12, TD3, TD6, TD9, TD12 and TD15.
In the Scottish Borders 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.
Businesses across the Scottish Borders can combine servicing with any F-gas leak checks their systems need, which saves a separate attendance.
Towns we cover in the Scottish Borders
What businesses in the Scottish Borders ask us for
Commercial air conditioning installation
Design, supply and installation of cooling and heating systems for business premises.
From £1,850 per indoor unit (zone), ex VAT
Ducted air conditioning
Hidden units above the ceiling, with only slim grilles on show.
From £3,295 per ducted zone, ex VAT
VRF and VRV systems
Multi-zone systems that heat and cool a whole floor or building from shared outdoor plant.
From £2,350 per indoor unit (whole system), ex VAT
Air-to-air heat pumps
Use your air conditioning as efficient electric heating as well as cooling.
From £1,595 per zone, ex VAT
Air conditioning servicing
Routine servicing that keeps systems efficient, clean and within warranty.
From £170 per visit, first indoor unit, ex VAT
Air conditioning replacement and upgrades
Replace ageing R22 and R410A equipment with efficient, lower-GWP systems.
From £1,595 per indoor unit, ex VAT
All services and local guide prices
Air conditioning installation
| Service | From (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial air conditioning installation | £1,850 | per indoor unit (zone) |
| Office air conditioning | £2,050 | per zone |
| VRF and VRV systems | £2,350 | per indoor unit (whole system) |
| Ceiling cassette air conditioning | £2,050 | per cassette |
| Ducted air conditioning | £3,295 | per ducted zone |
| Split and multi-split systems | £1,395 | per system |
| Air-to-air heat pumps | £1,595 | per zone |
| Server room and comms room cooling | £3,795 | per room (duty/standby pair) |
Servicing, repairs and replacement
| Service | From (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Air conditioning servicing | £170 | per visit, first indoor unit |
| Planned maintenance contracts | £185 | per indoor unit, per year |
| Air conditioning repairs | £140 | per repair visit |
| Air conditioning cleaning | £90 | per indoor unit |
| Air conditioning replacement and upgrades | £1,595 | per indoor unit |
F-gas and TM44 compliance
| Service | From (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| F-gas leak checks and records | £140 | per visit, first system |
| TM44 air conditioning inspections | £380 | per building |
| Decommissioning and refrigerant recovery | £235 | per system |
Ventilation and air quality
| Service | From (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial ventilation | £2,850 | per system |
| Heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) | £4,750 | per unit installed |
| Fan coil units | £60 | per fan coil serviced |
| Air handling units | £235 | per unit, per visit |
Design and specialist systems
| Service | From (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| HVAC design and heat load surveys | £475 | per project |
| Air curtains | £1,395 | per doorway |
Local points to consider
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.
Working hours
Most the Scottish Borders businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Neighbours and noise
Outdoor units near flats — common above shops — need careful siting so noise at neighbours' windows stays low. We choose positions and quieter units with that in mind.
Conservation areas
Historic streets and listed buildings in and around the Scottish Borders are more likely to need planning permission for outdoor units on visible elevations. We check with the local planning authority before work is booked.
Two rules matter for most businesses in Scotland: GB F-gas rules (leak checks from 5 tonnes CO2e) and the periodic energy inspection for systems of 12 kW or more.
FAQs for the Scottish Borders
How much does commercial air conditioning cost in the Scottish Borders?
A single wall-mounted split typically costs £1,395–£2,350 plus VAT installed in the Scottish Borders, and a ceiling cassette £2,050–£4,750 per unit. A small shop or office with two to four indoor units usually comes to £4,750–£15,850 plus VAT.
Do you also cover the Lothians, Edinburgh and Fife?
Yes. Alongside the Scottish Borders, we also cover the Lothians, Edinburgh and Fife. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Can you work outside our opening hours?
Yes. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged, and any extra cost is shown in the quote.
Do you handle landlord consent?
We supply the drawings, unit data sheets and method of fixing your landlord or managing agent will ask for.
Do you service systems you did not install?
Yes. We service most commercial makes and models; tell us the make and model if you know them.
Nearby areas
Air conditioning for your premises in the Scottish Borders
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