- Area
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode district
- PA31
- Nation
- Scotland
- Guide price
- From £2,600 inc VAT
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
Air-to-air heat pumps for Lochgilphead homes
Homes around Lochgilphead range from older terraces to newer estates, and each needs a different design. That is why we survey before we quote.
A survey in Lochgilphead covers indoor unit positions, pipe routes and hot water for homes across Argyll and Bute. Extensions and garden rooms in Lochgilphead that are hard to connect to the main heating can have their own air-to-air unit.
An air-to-air heat pump warms rooms directly with air, and can cool them in summer, but it does not heat your hot water.
- Extensions, conservatories and garden rooms
- Flats and apartments with storage or panel heaters
- Households that already have, or will add, a separate source of hot water
What's included
- Electrical supply and controls set up for each room
- Free survey covering rooms to heat, unit positions and hot water options
- Refrigerant pipe runs to each indoor unit, made and charged by an F-gas certified engineer
- Outdoor unit and indoor units for each room
- Condensate drains and neat external pipe covers
For terraced homes in Lochgilphead, the outdoor unit can often sit in a rear yard with tidy pipe runs to each room.
Grants and rules for heat pumps in Scotland
In Scotland, heat pump funding comes through Home Energy Scotland rather than the Boiler Upgrade Scheme: a grant of up to £7,500 (up to £1,500 extra for eligible rural and island homes) and an optional interest-free loan of up to £7,500. For a Lochgilphead home, apply and receive the written offer before the installation date is fixed.
Installing heat pumps is zero-rated for VAT across the UK until 31 March 2027. Scotland has its own permitted development rules for air source heat pumps and its own building standards, so we confirm what applies to your Lochgilphead property at survey.
Guide prices for air-to-air heat pumps in Lochgilphead
Here are typical prices for air-to-air heat pumps in Argyll and Bute, installed and including VAT. Use the guide price tool for a figure based on your home, then a survey confirms it in writing.
| System | Installed guide price |
|---|---|
| Air-to-air heat pump, 1–2 rooms | £2,600–£5,400 |
| Air-to-air heat pump, multi-room 3–4 bedroom home | £4,300–£8,650 |
Installed, inc VAT. Air-to-air systems heat (and can cool) rooms but do not provide hot water.
Short winter days in Lochgilphead and what they mean
On the shortest day Lochgilphead gets only about 6 hours 56 minutes of daylight, with the sun around 11° up at noon. Long Scottish winters mean the heat pump runs for much of the year, so careful sizing, good controls and correctly sized radiators make a real difference.
The steps for air-to-air heat pumps in Lochgilphead
- Send your postcode and a few details, or use the guide price tool.
- A surveyor visits your Lochgilphead home, measures every room and checks where the outdoor unit can go.
- You receive a heat loss design and a fixed written quote, with any grant shown where it applies.
- Installers fit the unit, cylinder and any radiator changes, typically over 2–4 days on site.
- The system is commissioned, set up with weather compensation and handed over with the paperwork.
Lochgilphead is in an area we cover by arrangement, so survey dates and any travel costs are confirmed individually in your quote.
Air-to-air heat pumps in Lochgilphead: questions
How soon can you survey a home in Lochgilphead?
Survey dates depend on how busy installers are in Argyll and Bute. We offer the next available dates when you enquire and confirm them in writing.
How long does installation take in Lochgilphead?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for a Lochgilphead home states the expected time.
Do you cover Dunoon as well as Lochgilphead?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Dunoon, which is about 21 miles east of Lochgilphead, and across Argyll and Bute.
Can air-to-air heat pumps cool as well as heat?
Yes. Most air-to-air systems can reverse their cycle to cool and dehumidify rooms in summer, which makes them useful for loft rooms, south-facing extensions and home offices that overheat. Cooling uses electricity, so running costs rise if it is used heavily. You control heating and cooling for each room separately.
How much sound do the indoor units make?
Indoor units are designed to run quietly, with a fan you will hear most when heating or cooling at full output. Lower fan settings and night modes reduce sound in bedrooms. Siting matters for the outdoor unit too: it needs airflow and a position that passes the MCS noise assessment. Ask to see the sound levels of the proposed units at survey.