Heat pumps in Wirral

Air source heat pump installation typically costs around £11,000¹, though the final figure depends on your property size, your existing heating system, and how much adaptation work is needed to fit the new system. With the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, most Wirral homeowners reduce this by up to £7,500, deducted directly from the invoice, so you only pay the reduced price. We'll give you an exact quote after a free in-person survey.

For most homes switching from an ageing gas, oil or electric heating system, yes. Heat pumps are over three times more efficient than a gas boiler, so they turn less energy into more heat. If you already have a newer, well-maintained gas boiler, running costs may be closer to what you pay now, since electricity costs more per unit than gas. We'll be upfront about which camp your home falls into during your survey, rather than promising savings that don't hold up.

Homes in Wirral replacing an older, less efficient gas boiler could save up to £260 a year on heating costs.¹ Actual savings depend on your current system, your home's insulation, and how the heat pump is used day to day, so we'll give you a figure specific to your home after a survey.

Most air source heat pump installations are completed in two to three days once the design work and any preparation, like radiator upgrades, are finished. Larger properties or homes needing more extensive changes to the heating system may take a little longer.

Air source heat pumps are suitable for most types of home and are the most common domestic heat pump in the UK¹. You'll need space for an external unit, roughly the size of two wheelie bins, and somewhere for a hot water cylinder, ideally inside the house. Older properties sometimes need larger radiators to work efficiently with a heat pump, which we'll flag during your survey if it applies.

In most cases, no. The majority of heat pump installations in Wirral count as permitted development.¹ Exceptions include listed buildings and some conservation areas, so it's worth checking with your local planning department if either applies to you. We'll also handle notifying your electricity network operator as part of the installation.