- Area
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode district
- PA34
- Nation
- Scotland
- Guide price
- From £10,250 inc VAT
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
Air source heat pump installation for Oban homes
Homes around Oban range from older terraces to newer estates, and each needs a different design. That is why we survey before we quote.
Many homes in Oban have a side passage or rear garden with room for an outdoor unit, and the survey checks airflow and distance from neighbouring windows. Terraced streets in Oban often mean a compact unit position at the rear, so siting and sound levels are checked carefully.
We survey your home, design a heat pump system around its real heat loss, and manage the installation from the first visit to the MCS certificate.
- Houses with reasonable insulation, or a plan to improve it
- Homes replacing a gas, oil, LPG or electric heating system
- Households with room for a hot water cylinder
What's included
- Removal of the old boiler or heaters
- MCS registration and certificate, plus network operator notification
- Commissioning, handover and a walk-through of the controls
- Radiator and pipework changes where the design needs them
- Free home survey and room-by-room heat loss calculation
Homeowners across Argyll and Bute can arrange a survey in Oban for a room-by-room design and a written quote before committing to anything.
Grants and rules for heat pumps in Scotland
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme does not apply in Scotland. Instead, homeowners in Oban can apply to Home Energy Scotland for a grant of up to £7,500 towards a heat pump, with up to £1,500 more for eligible rural and island homes, plus an optional interest-free loan of up to £7,500. You need a written funding offer before any work starts.
Installing heat pumps is zero-rated for VAT across the UK until 31 March 2027. Scotland has its own permitted development rules for air source heat pumps and its own building standards, so we confirm what applies to your Oban property at survey.
Air source heat pump installation costs around Oban
These are guide prices for Argyll and Bute, installed and including VAT. Your final price is fixed in a written quote after the survey and depends on the heat loss of the house, the radiators that need changing and where the unit goes.
| Home | Typical size | Installed guide price |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 bedroom flat or small terrace | 4–5 kW | £10,250–£13,500 |
| 2–3 bedroom terrace or semi | 5–7 kW | £11,350–£14,600 |
| 3 bedroom semi or small detached | 6–9 kW | £12,950–£16,750 |
| 4 bedroom detached | 8–12 kW | £15,100–£19,450 |
| 5+ bedroom or larger older house | 11–16 kW | £17,800–£24,300 |
Installed, inc VAT: unit, cylinder, controls, minor pipework and commissioning. In Scotland, Home Energy Scotland grants of up to £7,500 and interest-free loans may reduce the cost.
How long is the heating season in Oban?
Oban has about 6 hours 51 minutes of daylight at midwinter against 17 hours 44 minutes in midsummer. Heat pumps are designed to keep working well below freezing, but the design temperature for the survey is set for local conditions, not an average day.
What happens after you enquire in Oban?
- Start online with a guide price or call us.
- A home survey in Oban gives us the room-by-room heat loss.
- Your written quote sets out the design, the price and the grant position where you live.
- Installation is booked for dates that suit you; most homes take 2–4 days on site.
- After commissioning you get a handover of the controls and settings, plus the certificates.
Oban is in an area we cover by arrangement, so survey dates and any travel costs are confirmed individually in your quote.
Air source heat pump installation in Oban: questions
What size heat pump does an Oban home need?
It depends on the heat loss, not the postcode. As a rough guide, a 3 bedroom semi often needs 6–9 kW, but the room-by-room survey sets the actual size for your Oban home.
How long does installation take in Oban?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for an Oban home states the expected time.
Do you cover Lochgilphead as well as Oban?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Lochgilphead, which is about 26 miles south of Oban, and across Argyll and Bute.
Will an air source heat pump be noisy?
Heat pumps are designed to run quietly, but where the unit sits makes a real difference. The survey looks for a position away from bedroom windows and neighbours, with clear airflow, and the installation must pass the MCS noise assessment. The fan is most noticeable on very cold days when the unit works hardest, and a little vapour during the periodic defrost is normal.
How long does an air source heat pump installation take?
A typical home installation takes 2–4 days on site. It takes longer if several radiators are being replaced, pipework is being upgraded or the cylinder is going in a new location. Your quote sets out the expected programme, including when you will be without heating and hot water. Timings are typical rather than fixed, because older homes sometimes reveal surprises once floorboards are lifted.