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Air Source Heat Pump Cost

£12,000typical installed cost. Last updated October 2026.

Energy Saving Trust puts the typical cost of installing an air source heat pump, which it also calls an air-to-water heat pump, at around £12,000. Every job is priced on survey.

What each option costs

TypeTypical costNotes
Air source heat pump installation£12,000Typical installed cost. Energy Saving Trust also calls this an air-to-water heat pump.

What affects the price

  • Heat pump size
  • Property size, and whether the home is a new build or an existing property
  • Whether radiators need upgrading

What’s included

  • Heat-pump supply and installation where stated
  • Controls, commissioning, and the quoted system work

Good to know

How long does it take? How long an installation takes depends on the system and the property.

Do I need one? The Boiler Upgrade Scheme is for eligible properties in England and Wales; it is not a UK-wide grant and the current GOV.UK eligibility page lists no EPC prerequisite.

Before you book, read how to check a heating engineer is registered.

How to pay less

  1. Use an MCS-certified installer where a grant requires it
  2. Ask for radiator, pipework, insulation, electrical, and grant assumptions to be itemised

Sources

  1. Energy Saving Trust, Air source heat pumps (2026)
  2. GOV.UK, Boiler Upgrade Scheme Overview
  3. GOV.UK, Boiler Upgrade Scheme Grant Amounts
  4. GOV.UK, Boiler Upgrade Scheme Eligibility

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Questions people ask

What does an air source heat pump cost to install?

Energy Saving Trust puts the typical cost of installing an air source heat pump, which it also calls an air-to-water heat pump, at around £12,000. Every job is priced on survey.

What Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant is available?

Energy Saving Trust says that if you live in England and Wales, you can get £7,500 towards an air source heat pump with the Boiler Upgrade Scheme. GOV.UK lists £7,500 for an air source heat pump, which it also calls an air-to-water heat pump, £7,500 for a ground source heat pump, and £2,500 for an air-to-air heat pump, plus an extra £1,500 until March 2027 where the property is heated by oil or LPG and has no mains gas.

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