Heat pump installation in Exeter
A plain answer on your home, then a fixed price from an MCS certified Exeter installer with the grant deducted.
How Exeter homes suit heat pumps
Exeter has a good share of homes that suit heat pumps well. Semis with cavity walls and gardens are often straightforward, and newer estate houses are usually easier still. Georgian and Victorian terraces need more thought because of solid walls, tighter outdoor space and conservation rules in some streets. After the £7,500 grant, a typical air source install usually comes to about £3,500 to £7,000.
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme gives £7,500 off an air source heat pump. Your MCS-certified installer claims it and takes it off your bill.
Interwar and post-war semis: Frequently a good match, with cavity walls, a garden and a fairly mild local climate. Fill the cavities and top up the loft first to keep the unit size down.
Victorian and Georgian terraces: Solid walls and limited outdoor space make these harder. Conservation area rules can also affect where an outdoor unit can go.
New-build estates on the edge of the city: Strong candidates thanks to good insulation, and some newer homes already have one. Radiators may still need enlarging.
Heat pump installation prices in Exeter
| Job | Typical price | Fitting time |
|---|---|---|
| Air source heat pump, before any grant | £11,000 to £14,500 | 2 to 5 days |
| After the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant | £3,500 to £7,000 | grant applied by installer |
| Radiator upgrades, if needed | £300 to £600 each | same visit |
| Hot water cylinder | usually included | same visit |
Typical prices including VAT, checked October 2026. Your installer gives you a fixed price in writing before any work starts. More detail in our heat pump installation cost guide.
Is a new boiler the better call?
In a draughty or hard-to-insulate Exeter home, a modern combi can still be the smarter buy. We will tell you straight.
See boiler replacement optionsAreas we cover around Exeter
- Heavitree
- St Thomas
- St Leonard's
- Pennsylvania
- Alphington
- Whipton
- Pinhoe
- Exwick
- Topsham
- Cranbrook
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Heat pump installation in Exeter: questions
How much does a heat pump cost in Exeter?
An air source heat pump is typically £11,000 to £14,500 before any grant. Taking off the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant brings it to about £3,500 to £7,000 for most homes. Radiator upgrades, if needed, are listed separately.
Can I get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant in Exeter?
Most homeowners in Exeter can, if they are replacing a gas, oil or other fossil-fuel system, the property has a valid EPC and the installer is MCS certified. There is no requirement to insulate first.
Will a heat pump suit my semi?
Often it will. Semis with filled cavities and a well-insulated loft usually need only some larger radiators. A room-by-room heat loss calculation tells you exactly which ones and what size of unit.
My Exeter street is a conservation area. Can I still have one?
Sometimes, but the rules are tighter. Units are usually placed at the back of the house, out of sight from the street, and planning permission may be needed. Listed buildings always need consent. Your installer checks before quoting.