- Area
- County Londonderry
- Postcode district
- BT49
- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Guide price
- From £2,350 inc VAT
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
Air-to-air heat pumps in Limavady: what to expect
In Limavady, as anywhere in the UK, the heat pumps that perform well are the ones designed around low flow temperatures and sized from a proper heat loss calculation.
Installers in Limavady plan condensate drains and pipe covers so indoor and outdoor runs stay neat. Top-floor rooms in Limavady that overheat in summer gain from the cooling an air-to-air system provides.
An air-to-air heat pump warms rooms directly with air, and can cool them in summer, but it does not heat your hot water.
- Rooms that get too hot in summer as well as cold in winter
- Extensions, conservatories and garden rooms
- Households that already have, or will add, a separate source of hot water
What's included
- Outdoor unit and indoor units for each room
- Condensate drains and neat external pipe covers
- Electrical supply and controls set up for each room
- Refrigerant pipe runs to each indoor unit, made and charged by an F-gas certified engineer
- Free survey covering rooms to heat, unit positions and hot water options
A survey in Limavady covers indoor unit positions, pipe routes and hot water for homes across County Londonderry.
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 Limavady.
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 Limavady property at survey.
Air-to-air heat pumps prices in Limavady
The ranges below are typical installed prices for homes in County Londonderry, including VAT. A survey sets the exact figure, because two similar-looking houses in Limavady can need quite different radiators and pipework.
| System | Installed guide price |
|---|---|
| Air-to-air heat pump, 1–2 rooms | £2,350–£4,850 |
| Air-to-air heat pump, multi-room 3–4 bedroom home | £3,900–£7,750 |
Installed, inc VAT. Air-to-air systems heat (and can cool) rooms but do not provide hot water.
How long is the heating season in Limavady?
Limavady sees roughly 7 hours 09 minutes of daylight in December and 17 hours 23 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.
How installation works in Limavady
- Start online with a guide price or call us.
- A home survey in Limavady gives us the room-by-room heat loss.
- Your written quote sets out the design, the price and the grant position where you live.
- Installation is booked for dates that suit you; most homes take 2–4 days on site.
- After commissioning you get a handover of the controls and settings, plus the certificates.
Air-to-air heat pumps in Limavady: questions
How long does installation take in Limavady?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for a Limavady home states the expected time.
Can you service a heat pump in Limavady that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Limavady, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.
Where would the outdoor unit go on a Limavady house?
Usually at the side or rear, on a level base with space around it for airflow and servicing, away from bedroom windows where possible. The surveyor checks positions at your Limavady home.
Can air-to-air heat pumps cool as well as heat?
Yes. Most air-to-air systems can reverse their cycle to cool and dehumidify rooms in summer, which makes them useful for loft rooms, south-facing extensions and home offices that overheat. Cooling uses electricity, so running costs rise if it is used heavily. You control heating and cooling for each room separately.
Are air-to-air heat pumps suitable for flats?
Often, yes. They need no radiators, pipework or cylinder, so they suit flats heated by storage or panel heaters. You need a position for the outdoor unit, such as a balcony, wall bracket or ground-floor yard, and leaseholders normally need the freeholder's or management company's consent. Planning rules for flats differ by nation, so we check what applies at survey.