Heat pump installation in Stoke-on-Trent
A straight answer for your Stoke-on-Trent home, then a fixed price from an MCS-certified installer with the grant taken off.
Heat pumps in Stoke-on-Trent homes
For a heat pump, Stoke-on-Trent's newer estate houses and insulated semis are the most promising. Old terraces can still work, but solid walls let heat escape faster, so the unit has to be sized with care and some rooms may need bigger radiators. If a new combi would serve your home better and cost far less, we will say that plainly before you book anything.
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 terraces across the six towns: Doable in some cases, but solid brick walls and compact yards mean careful sizing. Loft and draught-proofing work usually comes before a heat pump makes sense.
Interwar and postwar semis: Often suitable once cavity and loft insulation are in place. Gardens and side paths normally give enough room for the outdoor unit.
Newer estates and regeneration housing: Well insulated, so heat pumps can run efficiently. You will need to find space for a hot water cylinder, often in a bedroom cupboard.
Heat pump installation prices in Stoke-on-Trent
| 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 Stoke-on-Trent home, a modern combi can still be the smarter buy. We will tell you straight.
See boiler replacement optionsAreas we cover around Stoke-on-Trent
- Hanley
- Burslem
- Tunstall
- Stoke
- Fenton
- Longton
- Trentham
- Meir
- Bucknall
- Newcastle-under-Lyme
Also nearby: Heat pump installation in Derby, Heat pump installation in Wolverhampton, Heat pump installation in Manchester
Heat pump installation in Stoke-on-Trent: questions
What will a heat pump cost in Stoke-on-Trent?
Before any grant, an air source heat pump usually costs £11,000 to £14,500 installed. The £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant normally brings the bill down to about £3,500 to £7,000. Radiator upgrades are listed separately.
Can a terraced house in Stoke-on-Trent run on a heat pump?
Some can. It depends on how much heat the walls and windows lose and whether there is a spot in the yard for the unit. A proper heat loss survey will show whether it is worth doing or whether a new boiler makes more sense.
Do I need to insulate before I can get the grant?
No. Insulation is not a condition of the Boiler Upgrade Scheme. You need a valid EPC, to own the home, to be replacing a fossil-fuel system and to use an MCS-certified installer. Insulation can still help the heat pump work better.
Where would the hot water cylinder go?
Usually in an existing airing cupboard, or a bedroom cupboard in homes that have only ever had a combi. A typical cylinder needs a space a little bigger than a tall fridge. Measuring up for it is part of the home survey.