Heat pump installation in Preston
A straight verdict on your Preston home, then a fixed MCS-certified price with the £7,500 grant off.
Can a heat pump heat your Preston home?
In Preston, the newer homes on the north-west estates and insulated suburban semis usually make the easiest cases for a heat pump. The town's older red-brick terraces are more of a judgement call. Solid walls and small yards do not rule them out, but they need a careful survey. In a small terrace, a new combi is often the better value for now.
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.
Red-brick terraces from the mill era: Workable in some homes, though solid walls and small yards make it harder. A good heat loss survey will say whether the radiators can cope.
Suburban semis in Fulwood, Ashton and Penwortham: Typically a reasonable candidate, with cavity walls and space at the side for the unit. Check the loft insulation depth first.
Modern estates on the north-west edge: Well insulated, so a heat pump can run efficiently at low flow temperatures. Finding room for a hot water cylinder is the main task.
Heat pump installation prices in Preston
| 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 Preston home, a modern combi can still be the smarter buy. We will tell you straight.
See boiler replacement optionsAreas we cover around Preston
- Fulwood
- Ashton-on-Ribble
- Deepdale
- Penwortham
- Ribbleton
- Ingol
- Cottam
- Broughton
- Walton-le-Dale
- Lostock Hall
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Heat pump installation in Preston: questions
What does a heat pump cost in Preston?
Installed prices for an air source heat pump are generally £11,000 to £14,500 before grant. The £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant usually reduces that to roughly £3,500 to £7,000. Radiator upgrades are priced separately.
Does a heat pump suit a newer Preston estate home?
Often very well. Modern insulation and glazing mean the unit can run at low temperatures efficiently. You will need space for a hot water cylinder if the home currently has a combi.
Who can get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant in Preston?
Homeowners replacing a fossil-fuel heating system, with a valid EPC, using an MCS-certified installer. The installer handles the paperwork and deducts the £7,500 from the bill.
Does the wet Lancashire weather affect a heat pump?
Not in a way that should worry you. Air source heat pumps are built for outdoor use in all weathers and defrost themselves automatically in cold, damp conditions. Correct sizing matters far more than rainfall.