- Area
- Surrey
- Postcode district
- RH2
- Nation
- England
- Guide price
- From £10,150 inc VAT
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
Air source heat pump installation in Reigate: what to expect
Every property in Reigate is different, so the design starts from measurements rather than a rule of thumb. That keeps the system the right size and the running costs predictable.
Many homes in Reigate have a side passage or rear garden with room for an outdoor unit, and the survey checks airflow and distance from neighbouring windows. In Reigate, cylinder space is planned with you, often in an airing cupboard, utility room or garage.
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 who want one contract covering design, fitting and paperwork
- Houses with reasonable insulation, or a plan to improve it
What's included
- Radiator and pipework changes where the design needs them
- Boiler Upgrade Scheme application in England and Wales where eligible
- Commissioning, handover and a walk-through of the controls
- MCS registration and certificate, plus network operator notification
- Free home survey and room-by-room heat loss calculation
Terraced streets in Reigate often mean a compact unit position at the rear, so siting and sound levels are checked carefully.
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 Reigate 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.
What to budget for air source heat pump installation in Reigate
These are guide prices for Surrey, installed and including VAT. Your final price is fixed in a written quote after the survey and depends on the heat loss of the house, the radiators that need changing and where the unit goes.
| 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 Reigate?
On the shortest day Reigate gets about 7 hours 52 minutes of daylight, and the winter sun reaches only around 15° above the horizon at noon. Winters this far south are milder than in most of the UK, which helps a heat pump run at low flow temperatures for much of the season.
What happens after you enquire in Reigate?
- Send your postcode and a few details, or use the guide price tool.
- A surveyor visits your Reigate 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 Reigate: questions
How long does a heat pump survey take in Reigate?
A home survey in Reigate usually takes one to two hours. The surveyor measures every heated room, checks windows, walls and radiators, and looks at where the outdoor unit and cylinder can go.
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump in Reigate?
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 Reigate home gives a room-by-room list.
Do you cover Redhill as well as Reigate?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Redhill, which is about 2 miles east of Reigate, and across Surrey.
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.
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.