- Area
- Cheshire
- Postcode district
- SK9
- Nation
- England
- Guide price
- From £9,500 inc VAT
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
Air source heat pump installation in Wilmslow: what to expect
Homes around Wilmslow range from older terraces to newer estates, and each needs a different design. That is why we survey before we quote.
Homeowners across Cheshire can arrange a survey in Wilmslow for a room-by-room design and a written quote before committing to anything. For older properties in Wilmslow, the heat loss calculation looks closely at solid walls, single glazing and draughts before any unit is sized.
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.
- Owners and landlords in England and Wales eligible for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
- Owners who want one contract covering design, fitting and paperwork
- Homes replacing a gas, oil, LPG or electric heating system
What's included
- Boiler Upgrade Scheme application in England and Wales where eligible
- System design, unit sizing and a written quote
- MCS registration and certificate, plus network operator notification
- Radiator and pipework changes where the design needs them
- Outdoor unit, hot water cylinder and weather compensation controls
Many homes in Wilmslow have a side passage or rear garden with room for an outdoor unit, and the survey checks airflow and distance from neighbouring windows.
Grants and rules for heat pumps in England
In England the Boiler Upgrade Scheme gives £7,500 towards an air source heat pump (£9,000 if it replaces oil or LPG, from 21 July 2026 to 31 March 2027), and since 28 April 2026 a valid EPC is no longer needed. The grant is applied for by the MCS-certified installer and shown as a deduction on your Wilmslow quote.
There is no VAT on installing a heat pump anywhere in the UK until 31 March 2027. In England most houses can have an air source heat pump under permitted development, provided the unit meets the MCS noise and siting standards; the old 1 m boundary limit was removed on 29 May 2025. We flag listed buildings, flats and sensitive conservation-area positions at survey.
Guide prices for air source heat pump installation in Wilmslow
The ranges below are typical installed prices for homes in Cheshire, including VAT. A survey sets the exact figure, because two similar-looking houses in Wilmslow can need quite different radiators and pipework.
| Home | Typical size | Installed guide price | After £7,500 grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 bedroom flat or small terrace | 4–5 kW | £9,500–£12,500 | £2,000–£5,000 |
| 2–3 bedroom terrace or semi | 5–7 kW | £10,500–£13,500 | £3,000–£6,000 |
| 3 bedroom semi or small detached | 6–9 kW | £12,000–£15,500 | £4,500–£8,000 |
| 4 bedroom detached | 8–12 kW | £14,000–£18,000 | £6,500–£10,500 |
| 5+ bedroom or larger older house | 11–16 kW | £16,500–£22,500 | £9,000–£15,000 |
Installed, inc VAT: unit, cylinder, controls, minor pipework and commissioning.
How long is the heating season in Wilmslow?
Wilmslow has about 7 hours 30 minutes of daylight at midwinter and 17 hours 00 minutes at midsummer. That swing matters if you pair a heat pump with solar panels: summer generation can cover much of the hot water, winter generation far less.
The steps for air source heat pump installation in Wilmslow
- Send your postcode and a few details, or use the guide price tool.
- A surveyor visits your Wilmslow home, measures every room and checks where the outdoor unit can go.
- You receive a heat loss design and a fixed written quote, with any grant shown where it applies.
- Installers fit the unit, cylinder and any radiator changes, typically over 2–4 days on site.
- The system is commissioned, set up with weather compensation and handed over with the paperwork.
Air source heat pump installation in Wilmslow: questions
How soon can you survey a home in Wilmslow?
Survey dates depend on how busy installers are in Cheshire. We offer the next available dates when you enquire and confirm them in writing.
How long does installation take in Wilmslow?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for a Wilmslow home states the expected time.
Do you cover Alderley Edge as well as Wilmslow?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Alderley Edge, which is about 2 miles south of Wilmslow, and across Cheshire.
What grants can I get for a heat pump?
It depends on where you live. In England and Wales the Boiler Upgrade Scheme gives £7,500 towards an air-to-water heat pump, which the installer claims and deducts from your quote. In Scotland, Home Energy Scotland offers a grant of up to £7,500, with up to £1,500 more for eligible rural and island homes, but you need a written funding offer before work starts. Northern Ireland has no dedicated homeowner heat pump grant at present.
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.