Heating system installation

Heating system installation in Hong Kong

Updated 4 November 2026

Published installation fees for split units in Hong Kong run from HK$1,750 for a 1 HP unit to HK$2,700 for a 2.5 HP unit. The closest published list is for split air conditioners, which many homes also use for heating, and a whole heating setup is priced on request. For a price for your heating job, send a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Gas and electric heating: local rules

If your heating runs on gas, the installation must follow the Gas Safety Ordinance (Cap. 51), and the official guidance is written for registered gas contractors, so ask the installer for proof of registration. For air conditioning and refrigeration work, the government's general specification sets the technical requirements for materials, workmanship and testing. It is written for government buildings, but it is a useful checklist for comparing quotes.

Install before the cold months

Winter, from December to February, is when a heating system does its main work, so the installation should be finished before December. Book the job in the autumn so the system is tested and ready when the cold weather arrives. Summer, from June to August, is not a reason to delay, because a system installed in the warm months is ready for the winter that follows.

How installation is priced

Fees are set by unit size in horsepower, and a separate line usually covers removing an old unit. Standard installation fees apply to Hong Kong, Kowloon and the New Territories, and a surcharge applies to special areas. Some price lists add a charge for carrying a unit up stairs, per floor, so say whether your building has a lift. Ask whether the fee includes the drain pipe and the control wire.

What to write in your request

Give the area you want heated in square metres, the heat source you have or want, and the scope of work, for example one room or the whole flat. Describe the pipes or layout if you know them, the equipment you prefer, your site address, the deadline and your budget. A seller who knows these facts can quote your actual job rather than a generic unit.

Use BlaBlaPrice to get offers for your heating job without searching many sites yourself. Describe the work in your own words in the chat, and attach a photo of the existing unit if you have one. The AI asks what is missing and looks through installers' websites and price lists in Hong Kong, then shows the prices and businesses it found. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their own price, terms and delivery, and your contacts stay hidden. Read how it works.