PRICE GUIDE · PLUMBING & HEATING · 2026–2027
Heat Pump Installation cost in the UK
£8,000–£18,000 per install. Typically £12,000.
Expect £8,000–£18,000 to have an air source heat pump put in, with about £12,000 the usual figure before any grant; ground source systems cost far more. Home size and heat loss, radiator upgrades and a new cylinder decide where yours lands.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does heat pump installation cost in the UK?
| Low end | £8,000 | a small, well-insulated home |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £12,000 | what most people pay |
| High end | £18,000 | a large home needing new radiators |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the plumbers and heating firms near you.
What moves the price
- Air or ground source — ground source heat pumps need trenches or boreholes and cost far more
- Heat loss of the home — draughty, poorly insulated homes need a larger heat pump
- Radiators and pipework — lower flow temperatures often mean bigger radiators
- Hot water cylinder — most heat pump installations need a new cylinder and cupboard space
- Electrical supply — some homes need an upgraded supply or consumer unit
- Grants — the Boiler Upgrade Scheme can reduce the installed cost considerably
Plumbing and heating prices in the UK are up 6% over five years (ONS Consumer Price Inflation, Services for maintenance and repair, to 2026 August). Five years ago a typical heat pump installation would have cost about £11360 — an estimate from today's guide price and that index, not a recorded price. Source: ONS MM23 D7DO →
WHAT YOU GET
What a heat pump installation booking includes
Takes: Two to five days for an air source system, longer for ground source. Not included: Insulation upgrades, electrical supply upgrades and redecorating after radiator changes are usually priced separately — see the related guides below.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common heat pump installation jobs
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How to pay less
- Apply for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme through your MCS installer to cut the heat pump cost
- Insulate the loft and walls before installing, so a smaller heat pump will do
- Keep radiators that the heat loss survey shows are already big enough
Before you book
- Use an MCS-certified heat pump installer so the system qualifies for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
- Check permitted development rules for the outdoor unit, including distance from boundaries
- Ask for estimated running costs alongside the heat pump installation quote
- Plan where the hot water cylinder will go before the installation starts
Heat Pump Installation cost: questions people ask
£8,000–£18,000 per install for air source before any grant, about £12,000 typical. A small, well-insulated home costs least; a large home needing new radiators costs the most.
Two to five days for most air source systems. Ground source installs take longer because of the groundworks.
In England and Wales the Boiler Upgrade Scheme pays £7,500 off an eligible air-to-water or ground-loop system. Your MCS-certified installer claims it and takes it off the invoice.
Most air source heat pumps on houses are permitted development, subject to size, siting and noise conditions. Flats and listed buildings may need permission.
Insulation, electrical supply upgrades and redecorating are usually extra. A heat loss survey shows early whether any of them will be needed.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, read from published UK heat pump installation costs — a national range, not a quote. Heat loss and the radiator changes decide the final figure.
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