HVAC design and heat load surveys in the Scottish Borders
HVAC design and heat load surveys for businesses in the Scottish Borders — surveyed, designed and priced in writing before any work starts.
- Design fees confirmed in writing first
- Equipment, positions and price set out in writing
- Work planned around your opening hours
How much does HVAC design cost in the Scottish Borders?
Our guide range in the Scottish Borders is £475–£2,350 per project before VAT; a typical job (design package for a 300–800 m² office) is £955–£2,350 plus VAT. Your exact price is fixed in writing before any work starts.
An HVAC design and heat load survey works out how much heating and cooling each space needs — from occupancy, equipment, lighting, glazing, orientation and the building fabric — and sets out the system type, unit sizes and positions, pipe and duct routes and controls in a written specification.
Our coverage in the Scottish Borders
We cover all of the Scottish Borders, including Hawick, Galashiels, Peebles and Kelso. We quote for premises right across the Scottish Borders, including rural and edge-of-town sites.
Postcode districts we cover include EH26, EH44, ML12, TD3, TD6, TD9, TD12 and TD15. We plan work in the Scottish Borders so the noisy parts happen when they disturb your business least.
What is included
- System options with pros, cons and budget costs
- Layout drawings for units, pipework and condensate
- Electrical load and supply requirements
- Noise data for planning or landlord approval
- Written specification for pricing
Local guide prices for the Scottish Borders
Prices below include our regional adjustment for Scotland (4% below the UK guide).
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat load survey for a single installation | Free | Free | free with a quote |
| Design package, small premises | £475–£955 | £570–£1,146 | per project |
| Design package, larger premises | £955–£2,350 | £1,146–£2,820 | per project |
| Noise assessment data pack for planning | £285–£860 | £342–£1,032 | per project |
Ex VAT. Design fees for larger projects are credited against installation if we carry it out.
How we work in the Scottish Borders
Brief
We agree the use, occupancy, hours and budget. For sites in the Scottish Borders we confirm access and parking beforehand.
Survey
We measure the space and record fabric, glazing and services.
Calculate and design
Loads are calculated and a system designed.
Specify
You receive drawings and a specification.
Points to plan for in the Scottish Borders
Coordination
Ceiling, lighting, sprinkler and electrical layouts are coordinated early.
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.
Future use
Allow for growth in occupancy or IT load.
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.
Premises we work in around the Scottish Borders
- Salons and spas: comfortable salons and treatment rooms despite dryers, lamps and steam.
- Hotels and hospitality: quiet bedroom units, public-area cooling and heat recovery for hotels.
- Offices: zoned cooling and heating for open-plan floors, meeting rooms and comms rooms.
- Restaurants and cafés: dining rooms that stay comfortable next to a hot kitchen and a busy service.
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 the Scottish Borders
How much does HVAC design cost in the Scottish Borders?
Guide prices in the Scottish Borders run from about £475 to £2,350 per project, plus VAT. A typical job (design package for a 300–800 m² office) costs £955–£2,350 plus VAT. We confirm the price in writing before work starts.
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 produce a specification for tender?
Yes. We produce drawings and a written specification so contractors price the same system.
Is the survey free?
For a straightforward installation, the survey and heat load are free with your quote. Full design packages for larger projects are charged and credited if we install.
Need HVAC design and heat load surveys in the Scottish Borders?
Heat loads for single installations are free with a quote; design fees are confirmed before work starts.