Heat pumps cost more up front than a gas boiler, but there's government funding designed to close that gap. The rules change over time, so here's a plain guide to where things stand in 2026 and what to check before you commit.
We'll always explain the current position and what you may be eligible for as part of a quote, because getting the grant right is a big part of whether a heat pump makes financial sense.
The main support in England is the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, which offers a grant toward the cost of replacing a fossil-fuel heating system with an air source heat pump. The grant is paid to the installer and comes off your bill, so you don't have to claim it back yourself.
The scheme has eligibility rules around the property and the installation, and the grant amount has changed over the life of the scheme, so the figure that applies when you install is the one that matters.
Eligibility generally depends on the property having a valid Energy Performance Certificate without outstanding insulation recommendations, the system replacing fossil-fuel heating, and the installation being carried out by a certified installer. The exact rules are worth confirming for your specific property before you proceed.
Grant funding can only be accessed through a suitably certified installer, and the certification also protects the quality of the installation. When you enquire, we'll confirm the certification position and what it means for your eligibility, so there are no nasty surprises.
Grants help with the cost, but a heat pump only makes sense if your home suits one. Well-insulated homes get the best out of a heat pump. We assess your property honestly first and tell you straight whether it's a good candidate before any money is spent.
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It's the main government grant in England toward replacing a fossil-fuel heating system with an air source heat pump. The grant is paid to the installer and comes off your bill.
Eligibility generally depends on a valid EPC without outstanding insulation recommendations, replacing fossil-fuel heating, and using a certified installer. We confirm the position for your property.
No. The grant is applied by the installer and comes off your cost, so there's no separate claim for you to make.
Well-insulated homes suit heat pumps best. We assess your property honestly and tell you straight before any money is spent.
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