- Area
- County Antrim
- Postcode district
- BT56
- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Guide price
- From £9,200 inc VAT
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
Before you book: air source heat pump installation in Portrush
The question for a Portrush home is rarely whether a heat pump can work, but what needs to change to make it work well: radiator sizes, pipework, controls and where the unit goes.
In Portrush, cylinder space is planned with you, often in an airing cupboard, utility room or garage. For older properties in Portrush, 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.
- Homes replacing a gas, oil, LPG or electric heating system
- Households with room for a hot water cylinder
- Houses with reasonable insulation, or a plan to improve it
What's included
- Free home survey and room-by-room heat loss calculation
- Radiator and pipework changes where the design needs them
- MCS registration and certificate, plus network operator notification
- Outdoor unit, hot water cylinder and weather compensation controls
- System design, unit sizing and a written quote
Terraced streets in Portrush often mean a compact unit position at the rear, so siting and sound levels are checked carefully.
Grants and rules for heat pumps in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland does not have a dedicated heat pump grant for homeowners at present, and the Boiler Upgrade Scheme does not apply here. Heat pumps have sometimes been funded through the Northern Ireland Sustainable Energy Programme, so it is worth checking what is open when you enquire about a home in Portrush.
Installing heat pumps has been zero-rated for VAT in Northern Ireland since 1 May 2023, in line with the rest of the UK, until 31 March 2027. Northern Ireland has its own permitted development rules and building regulations, and we confirm what applies to your Portrush property at survey.
Air source heat pump installation prices in Portrush
Guide prices for Portrush and the rest of County Antrim are shown below, installed and inc VAT. We publish ranges rather than a single figure because design details move the price, and the written quote after survey fixes it.
| Home | Typical size | Installed guide price |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 bedroom flat or small terrace | 4–5 kW | £9,200–£12,150 |
| 2–3 bedroom terrace or semi | 5–7 kW | £10,200–£13,100 |
| 3 bedroom semi or small detached | 6–9 kW | £11,650–£15,050 |
| 4 bedroom detached | 8–12 kW | £13,600–£17,450 |
| 5+ bedroom or larger older house | 11–16 kW | £16,000–£21,850 |
Installed, inc VAT: unit, cylinder, controls, minor pipework and commissioning. No dedicated heat pump grant currently applies in Northern Ireland.
How long is the heating season in Portrush?
Portrush sees roughly 7 hours 07 minutes of daylight in December and 17 hours 25 minutes in June. With a longer heating season than the south, the gains from low flow temperatures and good controls add up over the year.
The steps for air source heat pump installation in Portrush
- Send your postcode and a few details, or use the guide price tool.
- A surveyor visits your Portrush 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 Portrush: questions
Do you cover Portstewart as well as Portrush?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Portstewart, which is about 3 miles west of Portrush, and across County Antrim.
How long does installation take in Portrush?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for a Portrush home states the expected time.
Can you service a heat pump in Portrush that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Portrush, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.
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.
Can I cancel after accepting the quote?
Nothing is ordered until you accept the written quote. Where the contract is agreed away from our premises, for example at your kitchen table, you can cancel within 14 days under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013. If you ask us to start sooner and then cancel, you pay only for work done up to that point.