- Area
- Surrey
- Postcode district
- GU7
- Nation
- England
- Guide price
- From £10,150 inc VAT
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
Before you book: air source heat pump installation in Godalming
A heat pump suits most Godalming homes, but the details decide how efficiently it runs. Our survey looks at insulation, radiators and hot water use room by room.
Installers working in Godalming plan the order of work so heating and hot water are off for as short a time as practical. Terraced streets in Godalming 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.
- Homes replacing a gas, oil, LPG or electric heating system
- Houses with reasonable insulation, or a plan to improve it
- Households with room for a hot water cylinder
What's included
- Outdoor unit, hot water cylinder and weather compensation controls
- Removal of the old boiler or heaters
- Commissioning, handover and a walk-through of the controls
- Boiler Upgrade Scheme application in England and Wales where eligible
- System design, unit sizing and a written quote
In Godalming, cylinder space is planned with you, often in an airing cupboard, utility room or garage.
Grants and rules for heat pumps in England
Homes in Godalming 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.
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 prices in Godalming
Guide prices for Godalming and the rest of Surrey 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 | £10,150–£13,400 | £2,650–£5,900 |
| 2–3 bedroom terrace or semi | 5–7 kW | £11,250–£14,450 | £3,750–£6,950 |
| 3 bedroom semi or small detached | 6–9 kW | £12,850–£16,600 | £5,350–£9,100 |
| 4 bedroom detached | 8–12 kW | £15,000–£19,250 | £7,500–£11,750 |
| 5+ bedroom or larger older house | 11–16 kW | £17,650–£24,100 | £10,150–£16,600 |
Installed, inc VAT: unit, cylinder, controls, minor pipework and commissioning.
How long is the heating season in Godalming?
Godalming sees roughly 7 hours 53 minutes of daylight in late December against 16 hours 35 minutes in June. Milder southern winters suit heat pumps well, though the system is still sized for a cold snap rather than an average day.
How installation works in Godalming
- Tell us about your home: postcode, property type and current heating.
- We book a survey in Godalming; 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 Godalming: questions
What size heat pump does a Godalming 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 Godalming home.
Do you cover Guildford as well as Godalming?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Guildford, which is about 4 miles north-east of Godalming, and across Surrey.
How soon can you survey a home in Godalming?
Survey dates depend on how busy installers are in Surrey. We offer the next available dates when you enquire and confirm them in writing.
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.
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.