Commercial air conditioning installation in Edinburgh
Commercial air conditioning installation in Edinburgh, sized to the real heat load of your premises rather than guessed from the floor area.
- 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 commercial air conditioning installation cost in Edinburgh?
Budget roughly £1,850–£4,550 per indoor unit (zone) ex VAT in Edinburgh. For a typical job — small shop or office, 2–4 indoor units — expect £4,750–£15,850 plus VAT. Your exact price is fixed in writing once we have surveyed.
Commercial air conditioning installation is the design, supply, fitting and commissioning of a cooling (and usually heating) system for a business premises.
Covering Edinburgh and nearby
We cover all of Edinburgh, including Queensferry, Currie and Balerno. We quote for premises right across Edinburgh, including rural and edge-of-town sites.
Postcode districts we cover include EH1, EH3, EH6, EH9, EH13, EH16, EH21 and EH30. We plan installations in Edinburgh so the noisy work — core drilling, ceiling access, lifting plant — happens when it disturbs your business least.
What you get
- Site survey and heat load calculation
- System and unit selection with a clear written specification
- Electrical supply and isolators by a qualified electrician
- Commissioning, controls set-up and a handover walk-through
- F-gas records, labelling and commissioning certificates
Local guide prices for Edinburgh
Guide prices for Edinburgh, set for Scotland. Your fixed price comes in writing.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single wall-mounted split (2.5–7 kW) | £1,395–£2,850 | £1,674–£3,420 | per system |
| Ceiling cassette | £2,050–£4,750 | £2,460–£5,700 | per unit |
| Multi-split, 2–4 indoor units | £3,295–£9,550 | £3,954–£11,460 | per system |
| Ducted indoor unit with grilles | £3,295–£7,650 | £3,954–£9,180 | per unit |
| Electrical supply and isolator | £235–£765 | £282–£918 | per system |
Ex VAT, supply and install, standard access and up to about 5 m of pipework per unit.
How it works in Edinburgh
Survey
We measure the space, check the ceiling void, wall construction, glazing and occupancy, and agree where indoor and outdoor units can go.
Design and quote
You get a written specification with unit sizes, positions, pipe routes and a fixed price — plus any planning, landlord or noise points to resolve first.
First fix
Pipework, cabling and condensate runs go in, usually above ceilings or in neat trunking, before the units are hung. We keep work areas in Edinburgh screened and tidy at the end of each day.
Install and test
Indoor and outdoor units are fitted, the system is pressure tested with nitrogen, evacuated and charged with refrigerant.
Commission and hand over
We set up controls, check air flows and temperatures, show your team how to use it and hand over the F-gas and commissioning paperwork.
What to think about in Edinburgh
Landlord consent
Most commercial leases need the landlord's written consent before external units or wall penetrations go in. We can provide drawings and unit data sheets for the request.
Working hours
Most Edinburgh businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Condensate
Every cooling unit produces water. We route it to a drain by gravity where possible and fit a quiet condensate pump where not.
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.
Typical premises in Edinburgh
- Retail and shops: comfortable shop floors, stockrooms and entrances, even with the door open.
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.
Common questions from businesses in Edinburgh
How much does commercial air conditioning installation cost in Edinburgh?
Guide prices in Edinburgh run from about £1,850 to £4,550 per indoor unit (zone), plus VAT. A typical job (small shop or office, 2–4 indoor units) costs £4,750–£15,850 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.
Is the survey free?
Yes. The site survey and written quote for a new installation are free and there is no obligation to go ahead.
What warranty do I get?
Manufacturer warranties vary by brand and model and usually depend on the system being serviced at the intervals the manufacturer sets. We give you the warranty terms for the equipment we quote.
Get a guide price for Edinburgh
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.