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Air source heat pumps in Dorset

Air source heat pumps in Dorset

A heat pump takes heat from the outside air to warm your home and water. With the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, it often costs about the same as a new oil or LPG boiler.

Typical cost
£10,500 to £15,500
fitted, before grant
Grant
£7,500
Boiler Upgrade Scheme, taken off your quote
Yearly saving vs oil
£100 to £450
more if you are on LPG
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Costs

How much do an air source heat pump cost?

The price depends on the size of heat pump your home needs and whether any radiators or pipework need upgrading.

Typical installed costs for an air source heat pump
WhatTypical cost
Smaller home (up to about 6 kW)£10,000 to £12,500
Typical semi or detached (7 to 10 kW)£11,000 to £14,500
Larger or older detached (11 kW plus)£13,500 to £18,000
Possible radiator upgrades£500 to £3,500
Boiler Upgrade Scheme grantminus £7,500

Typical ranges for guidance only. Your installer's survey sets the real price.

Savings

What could you save?

A well designed heat pump delivers around 3 units of heat for every unit of electricity it uses. That is why it can beat oil and LPG on running costs.

Switching from oil typically changes running costs by £100 to £450 a year in your favour, and from LPG by £300 to £1,050.

Coming off mains gas, the saving is smaller and depends on your tariff. Adding solar, or choosing a heat pump tariff, makes a real difference.

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Grants and help

Grants for an air source heat pump in Dorset

  • Boiler Upgrade Scheme (£7,500)

    Available in England and Wales when replacing gas, oil, LPG or electric heating. Homes on oil or LPG with no mains gas can get £9,000 until March 2027. Your MCS certified installer applies for it and takes it off your quote.

  • 0% VAT

    Heat pumps have 0% VAT on residential installs until 31 March 2027.

  • Warm Homes and ECO schemes

    Lower income households may qualify for extra help through Dorset Council, BCP Council or energy company schemes.

Is it right for your home?

Pros of an air source heat pump

  • £7,500 grant off the price
  • Lower running costs than oil, LPG or electric heaters
  • No fuel deliveries, flue or annual gas safety check
  • Much lower carbon heating
  • Lasts 15 to 20 years

Things to consider

  • Needs space outside for the unit and usually a hot water cylinder
  • Older homes may need some bigger radiators
  • Works best with steady, lower temperature heating
  • Savings vs mains gas are smaller

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  2. Step 2: We match you with up to 3 local installers

    We pick vetted, MCS certified installers who actually cover your part of Dorset. Never more than three.

  3. Step 3: Compare quotes and choose

    Installers get in touch to arrange a survey and a written quote. You choose who to go with, or no one at all.

Air source heat pumps questions

Will a heat pump work in an older Dorset house?

In most cases, yes. Many stone and solid wall homes run heat pumps well once heat loss is properly calculated and some radiators are upsized. A good installer will do a room by room heat loss survey before quoting.

Who applies for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant?

Your installer does. They must be MCS certified. The £7,500 comes off your quote, so you never pay it upfront.

Are heat pumps noisy?

Modern units are about as loud as a fridge from a few metres away. Installers must check noise limits for your neighbours as part of permitted development.

Do I need planning permission?

Most houses can fit one under permitted development. Listed buildings, flats and some conservation area sites may need permission.

How do I pay for it?

The grant is taken off your quote, and you pay the installer for the rest. Ask your installer about payment options.

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