Heat Pumps: The Complete UK Guide
Air source, ground source and air-to-air heat pumps — real installed costs, the £7,500 BUS grant, how installation actually works, and how to pick a system that performs well in a real UK home.
£11,000–£16,000
Typical installed cost
Up to £9,000
BUS grant — now £9,000 for off-gas oil/LPG
0% VAT
Until 31 March 2027
£450–£900/yr
Running cost on a heat pump tariff
Heat pump guides
Heat Pump Costs UK 2026
Real prices for ASHPs and ground source — by type, by property size, with grants applied.
Read guide Updated July 2026Heat Pump Grants (BUS)
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme explained — £7,500 standard, £9,000 now live for off-gas oil and LPG homes.
Read guide New — £9k grantOil Boiler vs Heat Pump: Worth It?
The £9,000 grant is live for off-gas oil/LPG homes. Honest running costs, and why LPG is a slam dunk but oil is a judgement call.
Read guideAir Source Heat Pumps
How ASHPs work, what they cost, and whether one would suit your home.
Read guideInstallation Guide
What to expect before, during, and after — survey, design, install day, commissioning.
Read guideWhat to Look For in a Heat Pump
SCOP at flow temp, refrigerant, noise, warranty — how to compare brands honestly.
Read guideRunning Costs
What a heat pump actually costs to run per year — gas, oil, LPG and electric compared.
Read guide New analysisInstaller Shortage UK 2026
Why heat pump installers are stretched thin — and what the HPA's 250-business report means for your install timeline.
Read guideHeat Pump Noise & the 2026 Rules
How loud they really are, the neighbour limit, and the stricter MCS 020(a) rules from May 2026.
Read guideHot Water Cylinders for Heat Pumps
Why a heat pump needs a special cylinder, what size you need, and the coil detail that decides whether you run out of hot water.
Read guideThinking about a heat pump?
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