Air Source Heat Pumps - Get £7,500 Grant & Cut Bills in Half
Air source heat pumps are the future of home heating. With £7,500 government funding available, now’s the time to switch and slash your heating costs by up to 50%.
What You'll Save
Replacing gas boiler with heat pump:
- Annual saving: £300-£500 (typical home)
- Running cost: 2-3p per kWh vs 6-7p for gas
- 10-year saving: £3,000-£5,000
- Plus: No gas safety checks, no boiler breakdowns
Replacing oil boiler with heat pump:
- Annual saving: £600-£900
- Oil prices volatile (£900-£1,200/year typical)
- 10-year saving: £6,000-£9,000
- Plus: No oil deliveries, no tank maintenance
Replacing electric heating with heat pump:
- Annual saving: £800-£1,400
- Electric heating most expensive option
- 10-year saving: £8,000-£14,000
- Plus: Even heat distribution throughout home
Heat pumps are 300% efficient – for every 1kW of electricity used, they generate 3kW of heat.
Is Your Home Suitable?
Ideal homes:
- ✓ Well-insulated (EPC C or above recommended)
- ✓ Space outside for unit (3m² minimum)
- ✓ Large radiators or underfloor heating
- ✓ Off gas grid or expensive heating fuel
- ✓ New build or recently renovated
May need upgrades first:
- Improve insulation to EPC C (grants available)
- Upgrade to larger radiators (£1,500-£3,000)
- Install buffer tank if needed (£800-£1,200)
Not suitable:
- ✗ Very old, poorly insulated homes (fix insulation first)
- ✗ Listed buildings without consent
- ✗ No outdoor space for unit
- ✗ Extremely high heat demand without upgrades
Unsure? Our free property assessment checks suitability and identifies any needed upgrades.
Property Value Boost
A new A-rated boiler improves your EPC rating by 1-2 bands:
- Band E to D: Adds £5,000-£8,000 to property value
- Band D to C: Adds £8,000-£15,000 to property value
- Band C to B: Adds £15,000-£20,000 to property value
Essential for landlords: From 2025, rental properties must have minimum EPC rating of C.
Beyond Energy Savings
Environmental benefits:
- Zero carbon emissions at point of use
- Runs on renewable electricity
- Reduces carbon footprint by 40-50%
- Helps UK reach net zero targets
Property value:
- Heat pumps add £10,000-£20,000 to property value
- Essential for future-proof homes
- Buyers actively seek renewable heating
- Better EPC rating (Band B/A typical)
Comfort improvements:
- Even, consistent heat throughout home
- No cold spots or hot spots
- Quieter than boilers (whisper-quiet models)
- No gas safety concerns
- Some models provide cooling in summer
Energy independence:
- Add solar panels for self-powered heating
- Not affected by gas price fluctuations
- Future-proof against fossil fuel price rises
Quick Decision Guide
Air source heat pump is perfect if:
- You’re off gas grid (oil/LPG/electric heating)
- Your home is well-insulated (EPC C+)
- You want to future-proof your home
- You’re environmentally conscious
- You have outdoor space for unit
- You qualify for £7,500 grant
Consider waiting if:
- Your home is poorly insulated (improve first)
- You have brand new efficient boiler
- No outdoor space available
- Budget very tight (even with grant)
Act now if:
- Replacing old oil/LPG/electric heating
- Building or renovating property
- Want to maximize government grants before they end
- Looking to add maximum value before selling
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