Commercial air conditioning installation in the Scottish Borders
Commercial air conditioning installation in the Scottish Borders, 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 the Scottish Borders?
Budget roughly £1,850–£4,550 per indoor unit (zone) ex VAT in the Scottish Borders. For a typical job — small shop or office, 2–4 indoor units — expect £4,750–£15,850 plus VAT. You get a fixed written quote after the free survey.
Commercial air conditioning installation is the design, supply, fitting and commissioning of a cooling (and usually heating) system for a business premises.
Our coverage in the Scottish Borders
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. For commercial air conditioning installation in the Scottish Borders, the survey looks at where the outdoor unit can go, how pipework will reach the indoor units and whether the electrical supply has capacity.
What is included
- Site survey and heat load calculation
- System and unit selection with a clear written specification
- Refrigerant pipework, insulation and condensate drainage (with pumps where needed)
- Electrical supply and isolators by a qualified electrician
- Commissioning, controls set-up and a handover walk-through
AC installation prices in the Scottish Borders
Guide prices for the Scottish Borders, 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.
The steps for a project in the Scottish Borders
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. In the Scottish Borders we agree timings around your opening hours.
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.
Before you book in the Scottish Borders
Power
Larger systems need a dedicated supply from the distribution board. We check capacity at survey so there are no surprises on install 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.
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.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in the Scottish Borders 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.
Who we work with in the Scottish Borders
- 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.
Questions about AC installation in the Scottish Borders
How much does commercial air conditioning installation cost in the Scottish Borders?
Guide prices in the Scottish Borders 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, 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.
How long does a commercial air conditioning installation take?
A single split system is usually fitted in a day. A small office or shop with three or four units typically takes two to four days, and a VRF system for a whole floor can take several weeks. We confirm the programme in the quote.
Do I need planning permission?
It depends on where the outdoor unit goes and the building. Units on a rear flat roof are often straightforward; front elevations, conservation areas and listed buildings usually need consent. We flag this at survey.
Need commercial air conditioning installation in the Scottish Borders?
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.