Heat pump installation in Liverpool
Filled-cavity semi or solid-wall terrace? Learn what to expect, then get a fixed price from an MCS certified Liverpool installer.
Do heat pumps suit Liverpool houses?
Some do very well and some need work first. Semis with filled cavity walls and room at the side are usually the easiest. Solid-wall terraces with small back yards can still take a heat pump, but the outdoor unit position and radiator sizes need checking carefully. A semi with filled cavities and space at the side often comes in at about £3,500 to £7,000 once the £7,500 grant is taken off.
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.
Victorian and Edwardian red-brick terraces: The back yard is usually the only spot for an outdoor unit, so measure it before going further. Solid brick walls mean bigger radiators or wall insulation are often needed.
Interwar and post-war semis: Cavity walls and a side passage or garden make these one of the better fits in the city. Fill the cavities and top up loft insulation if it has not been done.
City-centre apartments and converted houses: Seldom practical in a block, since you need a place for the outdoor unit and the freeholder's agreement. Electric heating upgrades may suit some flats better.
Heat pump installation prices in Liverpool
| 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 Liverpool home, a modern combi can still be the smarter buy. We will tell you straight.
See boiler replacement optionsAreas we cover around Liverpool
- Anfield
- Walton
- Wavertree
- Allerton
- Childwall
- West Derby
- Aigburth
- Woolton
- Garston
- Toxteth
Also nearby: Heat pump installation in Warrington, Heat pump installation in Manchester, Heat pump installation in Preston, Heat pump installation in Bolton
Heat pump installation in Liverpool: questions
What does a heat pump cost in Liverpool?
An air source heat pump usually costs £11,000 to £14,500 before the grant. Once the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant comes off, a Liverpool homeowner typically pays £3,500 to £7,000. Any larger radiators are itemised in your fixed quote.
Where would the unit go on a terrace with a small yard?
Usually against the back wall of the yard or the rear of the house, on a level base with space around it for air flow. Your installer checks the noise rules and distance to neighbours. If the yard is too tight, we will tell you.
Does my Liverpool home qualify for the £7,500 grant?
Most owner-occupied homes do, provided you are replacing a gas, oil or other fossil-fuel heating system, the property has a valid EPC and the installer is MCS certified. The installer handles the grant application for you.
Will my energy bills go up?
Not if the system is designed properly. A heat pump runs at a lower flow temperature, meaning the water sent to the radiators is cooler, so correct radiator sizing matters. Your installer should give you an estimate of running costs with the quote.