- Area
- Rutland
- Postcode district
- LE15
- Nation
- England
- Guide price
- From £2,400 inc VAT
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
Air-to-air heat pumps for Uppingham homes
Every property in Uppingham 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.
Top-floor rooms in Uppingham that overheat in summer gain from the cooling an air-to-air system provides. Extensions and garden rooms in Uppingham that are hard to connect to the main heating can have their own air-to-air unit.
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.
- Households that already have, or will add, a separate source of hot water
- Flats and apartments with storage or panel heaters
- Homes where fitting radiators and pipework would be very disruptive
What's included
- Outdoor unit and indoor units for each room
- Condensate drains and neat external pipe covers
- 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
- Commissioning, MCS certificate and the air-to-air grant claim in England and Wales where eligible
A survey in Uppingham covers indoor unit positions, pipe routes and hot water for homes across Rutland.
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 Uppingham 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-to-air heat pumps prices in Uppingham
Here are typical prices for air-to-air heat pumps in Rutland, installed and including VAT. Use the guide price tool for a figure based on your home, then a survey confirms it in writing.
| System | Installed guide price |
|---|---|
| Air-to-air heat pump, 1–2 rooms | £2,400–£5,000 |
| Air-to-air heat pump, multi-room 3–4 bedroom home | £4,000–£8,000 |
Installed, inc VAT. Air-to-air systems heat (and can cool) rooms but do not provide hot water. In England and Wales the Boiler Upgrade Scheme gives £2,500 towards an air-to-air system in a home, deducted from your quote where eligible.
Short winter days in Uppingham and what they mean
Uppingham has about 7 hours 38 minutes of daylight at midwinter and 16 hours 51 minutes at midsummer. That swing matters if you pair a heat pump with solar panels: summer generation can cover much of the hot water, winter generation far less.
The steps for air-to-air heat pumps in Uppingham
- Send your postcode and a few details, or use the guide price tool.
- A surveyor visits your Uppingham 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-to-air heat pumps in Uppingham: questions
How soon can you survey a home in Uppingham?
Survey dates depend on how busy installers are in Rutland. We offer the next available dates when you enquire and confirm them in writing.
Can you service a heat pump in Uppingham that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Uppingham, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.
What size heat pump does an Uppingham 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 Uppingham 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.
How do I look after an air-to-air system?
Clean the indoor unit filters regularly, typically every few weeks during heavy use and following the manufacturer's guidance, and keep the outdoor unit clear of leaves and snow. Annual servicing is recommended and is often a condition of the manufacturer's warranty. Any work on the refrigerant circuit must be done by an F-gas certified engineer.