- Area
- North Yorkshire
- Postcode district
- TS17
- Nation
- England
- Guide price
- From £9,500 inc VAT
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
What to know about air source heat pump installation in Thornaby-on-Tees
Homes around Thornaby-on-Tees range from older terraces to newer estates, and each needs a different design. That is why we survey before we quote.
Many homes in Thornaby-on-Tees have a side passage or rear garden with room for an outdoor unit, and the survey checks airflow and distance from neighbouring windows. For older properties in Thornaby-on-Tees, 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.
- Houses with reasonable insulation, or a plan to improve it
- Owners who want one contract covering design, fitting and paperwork
- Owners and landlords in England and Wales eligible for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
What's included
- Commissioning, handover and a walk-through of the controls
- Outdoor unit, hot water cylinder and weather compensation controls
- Removal of the old boiler or heaters
- System design, unit sizing and a written quote
- MCS registration and certificate, plus network operator notification
Installers working in Thornaby-on-Tees plan the order of work so heating and hot water are off for as short a time as practical.
Grants and rules for heat pumps in England
Homes in Thornaby-on-Tees can use the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, which takes £7,500 off the cost of an air source heat pump when it replaces fossil-fuel or electric heating. Replacing oil or LPG heating qualifies for £9,000 for installations from 21 July 2026 to 31 March 2027, and air-to-air systems for £2,500. The MCS-certified installer named in your quote applies for the grant and deducts it from the price.
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.
Air source heat pump installation costs around Thornaby-on-Tees
Guide prices for Thornaby-on-Tees and the rest of North Yorkshire 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 | 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.
Designing for Thornaby-on-Tees's winters
On the shortest day Thornaby-on-Tees gets only about 7 hours 16 minutes of daylight and the noon sun sits around 12° above the horizon. Northern winters tend to be longer, so a well-designed, efficient system matters more here because it runs for more of the year.
From survey to switch-on in Thornaby-on-Tees
- Tell us about your home: postcode, property type and current heating.
- We book a survey in Thornaby-on-Tees; 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 Thornaby-on-Tees: questions
How long does installation take in Thornaby-on-Tees?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for a Thornaby-on-Tees home states the expected time.
Do you cover Yarm as well as Thornaby-on-Tees?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Yarm, which is about 3 miles south-west of Thornaby-on-Tees, and across North Yorkshire.
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump in Thornaby-on-Tees?
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 Thornaby-on-Tees 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.