- Area
- Merseyside
- Postcode district
- CH45
- Nation
- England
- Guide price
- From £9,200 inc VAT
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
What to know about air source heat pump installation in Wallasey
Homes around Wallasey range from older terraces to newer estates, and each needs a different design. That is why we survey before we quote.
Homeowners across Merseyside can arrange a survey in Wallasey for a room-by-room design and a written quote before committing to anything. Terraced streets in Wallasey 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.
- Households with room for a hot water cylinder
- Owners and landlords in England and Wales eligible for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
- Owners who want one contract covering design, fitting and paperwork
What's included
- MCS registration and certificate, plus network operator notification
- Commissioning, handover and a walk-through of the controls
- Removal of the old boiler or heaters
- Free home survey and room-by-room heat loss calculation
- Radiator and pipework changes where the design needs them
Many homes in Wallasey 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 Wallasey quote.
Installing heat pumps is zero-rated for VAT across the UK until 31 March 2027. Since 29 May 2025, permitted development in England allows up to two air source heat pumps on a house, each up to 1.5 m³, with no blanket 1 m boundary rule — the installation must still meet the MCS planning standards, including the noise check. Listed buildings, flats and some conservation-area positions need extra consent, which we check at survey.
Air source heat pump installation costs around Wallasey
Here are typical prices for air source heat pump installation in Merseyside, installed and including VAT. Use the guide price tool for a figure based on your home, then a survey confirms it in writing.
| Home | Typical size | Installed guide price | After £7,500 grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 bedroom flat or small terrace | 4–5 kW | £9,200–£12,150 | £1,700–£4,650 |
| 2–3 bedroom terrace or semi | 5–7 kW | £10,200–£13,100 | £2,700–£5,600 |
| 3 bedroom semi or small detached | 6–9 kW | £11,650–£15,050 | £4,150–£7,550 |
| 4 bedroom detached | 8–12 kW | £13,600–£17,450 | £6,100–£9,950 |
| 5+ bedroom or larger older house | 11–16 kW | £16,000–£21,850 | £8,500–£14,350 |
Installed, inc VAT: unit, cylinder, controls, minor pipework and commissioning.
How long is the heating season in Wallasey?
Wallasey sees roughly 7 hours 29 minutes of daylight in December and 17 hours 01 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.
From survey to switch-on in Wallasey
- Tell us about your home: postcode, property type and current heating.
- We book a survey in Wallasey; the surveyor measures rooms, windows and radiators and looks at cylinder space.
- The design and quote arrive in writing, including radiator changes and the outdoor unit position.
- On installation days the old system is removed and the new one fitted and filled.
- We commission the heat pump, show you the controls and register the installation.
Air source heat pump installation in Wallasey: questions
Can you service a heat pump in Wallasey that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Wallasey, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.
How long does installation take in Wallasey?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for a Wallasey home states the expected time.
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump in Wallasey?
Often some, not all. Heat pumps run best at lower water temperatures, so rooms with small radiators may need larger ones. The survey of your Wallasey home gives a room-by-room list.
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump?
Not always; many homes keep most of their radiators and change only a few. Because a heat pump runs at a lower water temperature than a boiler, each radiator gives out less heat, so the survey checks every room against its heat loss. Rooms where the existing radiator falls short get a larger one, with a guide price of £250–£450 each, installed and including VAT.
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.