Renewables
Heat pumps
- 4–8 weeks from survey to installation
- 0% VAT until 31 March 2027
- Prices updated 11 October 2026
Typical price ranges
Heat pumps
Air source heat pump with emitters
Before the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant
£10,000–£16,000
Ground source heat pump
Before grant
£20,000–£35,000
A survey confirms the final figure.
Overview
Why heat pumps?
A heat pump takes heat from the outside air or the ground and moves it into your home, replacing a gas, oil or electric boiler. Designed properly, it heats the whole house and your hot water at a steady, comfortable temperature.
Everything starts with a room-by-room heat loss survey, which MCS requires. With the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, eligible homes in England and Wales can get £7,500 off an air or ground source heat pump.
£7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme
Off the installed price for eligible homes in England and Wales.
Designed room by room
Heat pump and radiators sized from an MCS heat loss survey.
0% VAT
Zero-rated for homes in Great Britain until 31 March 2027.
No fossil fuel
Replace a gas, oil or LPG boiler.
Air or ground source
Air source for most homes; ground source where there's land.
Annual servicing
A service plan to keep it running efficiently.
Prices
What heat pumps cost
| Product | Typical range, installed |
|---|---|
| Air source heat pump with emittersBefore the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant | £10,000–£16,000 |
| Ground source heat pumpBefore grant | £20,000–£35,000 |
Indicative ranges for London and the South East, supplied and installed, including VAT. Updated 11 October 2026. A survey confirms your final price.
Brands we install
Which suits your home?
Heat pumps
Air and ground source heat pumps
- Vaillant
- Worcester Bosch
- Mitsubishi Electric
- Daikin
- Samsung
- Panasonic
- LG
- Grant
Grants and savings
What may help you pay for it
0% VAT on energy-saving materials
Insulation, solar panels, batteries and heat pumps installed in homes in Great Britain are zero-rated for VAT until 31 March 2027. Windows and doors are not included.Grants and savings that may help
- ECO4Closes in 73 days
Up to fully funded; paid by energy suppliers per measure
Grant via local councils (£960m nationally in 2026/27)
Low- and zero-interest loans (initial £2bn)
£7,500 heat pumps; £2,500 air-to-air and heat batteries; £5,000 biomass
Saves 20% VAT
- Local schemes
Varies
Eligibility depends on your circumstances and is confirmed by evidence and the funder or council.
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Before we start
What type of property is it?
Styles and options
Made to your specification
Types
- Air source heat pump
- Ground source heat pump
Brands
- Vaillant
- Worcester Bosch
- Mitsubishi Electric
- Daikin
- Samsung
- Panasonic
- LG
- Grant
Emitters
- Radiators sized for low flow temperatures
- Underfloor heating
Good to know
Planning, regulations and timings
Room-by-room heat loss survey
An MCS heat pump design starts with a room-by-room heat loss calculation (BS EN 12831) to size the heat pump and every radiator. Our heat loss survey costs £250–£650 depending on property size, and the fee is credited against your installation if you go ahead within 90 days.
Boiler Upgrade Scheme
Homeowners, landlords, small businesses in England and Wales replacing fossil-fuel or electric heating. The grant is £7,500 for air and ground source heat pumps, and the installer applies for it on your behalf.
Fabric first
Loft and cavity insulation should be in place before or alongside a heat pump — it lets a smaller heat pump do the job and is required for funded schemes such as ECO4.
Planning permission
Most heat pumps on houses are permitted development, subject to size, siting and noise limits. Flats, listed buildings and some conservation areas can need consent — we check at survey.
0% VAT
Solar panels, batteries and heat pumps installed in homes in Great Britain are zero-rated for VAT until 31 March 2027.
Questions
Heat pumps: your questions answered
How much does a heat pump cost?
An air source heat pump with emitters costs £10,000–£16,000 and a ground source heat pump £20,000–£35,000, before the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant. If you're eligible, the grant would bring an air source heat pump to roughly £2,500–£8,500. Indicative, supplied and installed in London and the South East, including VAT; prices updated 11 October 2026. A survey confirms the final figure.
Do I need a heat loss survey for a heat pump?
Yes. An MCS heat pump installation needs a room-by-room heat loss calculation to size the heat pump and radiators. Ours costs £250–£650 by property size and is credited against your installation if you go ahead within 90 days.
Who can get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant?
Homeowners, landlords, small businesses in England and Wales replacing fossil-fuel or electric heating. The installer must be MCS certified and applies for the grant.
Will I need new radiators?
Sometimes. Heat pumps run at lower flow temperatures, so some rooms may need larger radiators or underfloor heating. The room-by-room survey shows exactly which.
Should I insulate before getting a heat pump?
Usually, yes. Loft and cavity insulation reduce the heat your home needs, so a smaller heat pump can do the job — and funded schemes such as ECO4 require it.
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