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Air Source Heat Pump Cost

£3,000–£15,000typical UK range. Last updated August 2026.

Air-source heat-pump supply and installation typically costs £3,000–£15,000 depending on whether the system is air-to-air or air-to-water.

What each option costs

TypeTypical costNotes
Air-to-air system£2,000–£4,000Supply and installation
Air-to-water system£15,000Published average supply and installation

What affects the price

  • Air-to-air or air-to-water design
  • Heat-loss calculation and system size
  • Radiator, pipework, electrical, and insulation upgrades

What’s included

  • Heat-pump supply and installation where stated
  • Controls, commissioning, and the quoted system work

Good to know

How long does it take? Checkatrade gives about three days on average, while a ductless air-to-air system can be quicker.

Do I need one? The Boiler Upgrade Scheme is for eligible properties in England and Wales; it is not a UK-wide grant and the current GOV.UK eligibility page lists no EPC prerequisite.

Before you book, read how to check a heating engineer is registered.

How to pay less

  1. Use an MCS-certified installer where a grant requires it
  2. Ask for radiator, pipework, insulation, electrical, and grant assumptions to be itemised

Sources

  1. Checkatrade, Air Source Heat Pump Costs (May 2026)
  2. GOV.UK, Boiler Upgrade Scheme Overview
  3. GOV.UK, Boiler Upgrade Scheme Grant Amounts
  4. GOV.UK, Boiler Upgrade Scheme Eligibility

Questions people ask

What Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant is available?

GOV.UK currently lists £7,500 for air-to-water or ground-source heat pumps and £2,500 for air-to-air heat pumps in eligible England and Wales properties, plus £1,500 for some off-grid oil or LPG properties until March 2027.

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