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 £7,500
BUS grant — rising to £9,000 for 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 April 2026Heat Pump Grants (BUS)
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme explained — £7,500 standard, £9,000 announced for oil and LPG.
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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