Split and multi-split systems in the Scottish Borders
From a single room to a whole floor: split and multi-split air conditioning in the Scottish Borders, planned around your trading hours.
- 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 a split air conditioning system cost in the Scottish Borders?
Budget roughly £1,395–£2,850 per system ex VAT in the Scottish Borders. For a typical job — two-room multi-split — expect £3,295–£5,695 plus VAT. You get a fixed written quote after the free survey.
A split air conditioning system has an indoor unit and an outdoor unit joined by refrigerant pipework.
Working 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 installations in the Scottish Borders so the noisy work — core drilling, ceiling access, lifting plant — happens when it disturbs your business least.
What we do
- Survey and unit sizing
- Outdoor unit on wall brackets, a flat roof frame or ground mounts
- Pipework in neat trunking or concealed routes
- Condensate drainage
- Commissioning, remote or wired controls and F-gas records
Guide prices in the Scottish Borders
Prices below include our regional adjustment for Scotland (4% below the UK guide).
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single split 2.5–3.5 kW | £1,395–£2,350 | £1,674–£2,820 | per system |
| Single split 5–7 kW | £1,850–£2,850 | £2,220–£3,420 | per system |
| Multi-split, 2 indoor units | £3,295–£5,695 | £3,954–£6,834 | per system |
| Multi-split, 3–4 indoor units | £4,750–£9,550 | £5,700–£11,460 | per system |
| Extra pipework beyond 5 m | £35–£60 | £42–£72 | per metre |
Ex VAT, supply and install with standard access.
How a job in the Scottish Borders works
Survey
We size the unit to the room and agree indoor and outdoor positions and the pipe route.
Mount the units
Indoor unit on a mounting plate, outdoor unit on brackets or a frame with anti-vibration mounts.
Pipe and wire
Pipework, interconnecting cable and condensate are run and made off neatly. In the Scottish Borders we agree timings around your opening hours.
Test and commission
Pressure test, evacuation, any extra refrigerant charge, then commissioning and handover.
What to think about in the Scottish Borders
Outdoor unit position
Outdoor units need air flow and access, and should be away from neighbours' windows to keep noise down.
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.
Pipe routes
Shorter, simpler pipe routes are cheaper and more reliable. We plan routes before quoting.
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.
Typical premises in the Scottish Borders
- 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.
- Healthcare and dental: clean, quiet cooling for surgeries, clinics, dental practices and care settings.
- Warehouses and industrial: cooling for offices, mezzanines, control rooms and temperature-sensitive areas.
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 the Scottish Borders
How much does a split air conditioning system cost in the Scottish Borders?
Guide prices in the Scottish Borders run from about £1,395 to £2,850 per system, plus VAT. A typical job (two-room multi-split) costs £3,295–£5,695 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.
Single split or multi-split?
Separate singles are more resilient and can be cheaper for two rooms; a multi-split saves outdoor space. We price both where it is close.
How long does it take to fit?
A single split is usually fitted in a day; a multi-split in one to two days.
Talk to us about your premises in the Scottish Borders
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.