Heat pump installation in Nottingham
Find out whether your house suits a heat pump, then get a fixed price from an MCS certified Nottingham installer.
Is a Nottingham home a good match for a heat pump?
Many of the semis around Nottingham are reasonable candidates, with cavity walls and gardens that give the outdoor unit space. Victorian terraces are harder: solid walls and small yards mean you need a careful heat loss survey, and often larger radiators. Flats are the trickiest of all. A semi with a garden is usually the place to start.
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 terraces: Workable on some streets, but the rear yard or garden must take the outdoor unit with a clear gap around it. Upgrading radiators is usually part of the job in solid-wall houses.
Interwar and post-war semis: Often a sensible candidate, as many have cavity walls and a garden. Check the loft and walls are insulated before sizing the system.
City-centre flats and warehouse conversions: Only realistic with freeholder agreement and a suitable place for the outdoor unit, which many blocks lack.
Heat pump installation prices in Nottingham
| 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 Nottingham home, a modern combi can still be the smarter buy. We will tell you straight.
See boiler replacement optionsAreas we cover around Nottingham
- West Bridgford
- Beeston
- Wollaton
- Sneinton
- Lenton
- Mapperley
- Arnold
- Carlton
- Bulwell
- Hucknall
Also nearby: Heat pump installation in Derby, Heat pump installation in Leicester, Heat pump installation in Sheffield
Heat pump installation in Nottingham: questions
What will a heat pump cost me in Nottingham?
Before the grant, a typical air source heat pump is £11,000 to £14,500 installed. The £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant normally reduces that to around £3,500 to £7,000. Radiator changes are listed separately in the fixed quote.
Can I claim the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant?
Usually, yes, if you own the home, are replacing fossil-fuel heating such as a gas boiler, have a valid EPC and use an MCS certified installer. The installer claims the £7,500 on your behalf and deducts it from your bill.
Will a heat pump work in my semi?
Often, yes. Semis with filled cavity walls and a decent loft insulation level tend to need only a few radiator upgrades. The survey works out the heat loss room by room, so the system is sized for your house rather than guessed.
How noisy is the outdoor unit?
Modern units give off a low hum, roughly like a fridge, when working hard. It must meet set noise limits at the nearest neighbour's window, which your installer checks when choosing where it goes.