- Area
- Aberdeenshire and Moray
- Postcode district
- AB41
- Nation
- Scotland
- Nearby
- Inverurie, Peterhead, Aberdeen
Homes in Ellon and the wider AB41 district can book a free survey for installation enquiries. Nearby we also cover Inverurie (about 13 miles south-west) and Peterhead.
Heat pump services in Ellon
All services in Ellon:
Grants and rules for heat pumps in Scotland
In Scotland, heat pump funding comes through Home Energy Scotland rather than the Boiler Upgrade Scheme: a grant of up to £7,500 (up to £1,500 extra for eligible rural and island homes) and an optional interest-free loan of up to £7,500. For an Ellon home, apply and receive the written offer before the installation date is fixed.
Installing heat pumps is zero-rated for VAT across the UK until 31 March 2027. Scotland has its own permitted development rules for air source heat pumps and its own building standards, so we confirm what applies to your Ellon property at survey.
Heat pump guide prices in Ellon
Here are typical prices for an air source heat pump in Aberdeenshire and Moray, installed and including VAT. Use the guide price tool for a figure based on your home, then a survey confirms it in writing.
| Home | Typical size | Installed guide price |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 bedroom flat or small terrace | 4–5 kW | £9,800–£12,900 |
| 2–3 bedroom terrace or semi | 5–7 kW | £10,800–£13,900 |
| 3 bedroom semi or small detached | 6–9 kW | £12,350–£15,950 |
| 4 bedroom detached | 8–12 kW | £14,400–£18,550 |
| 5+ bedroom or larger older house | 11–16 kW | £17,000–£23,200 |
Installed, inc VAT: unit, cylinder, controls, minor pipework and commissioning. In Scotland, Home Energy Scotland grants of up to £7,500 and interest-free loans may reduce the cost.
How long is the heating season in Ellon?
Ellon has about 6 hours 37 minutes of daylight at midwinter against 18 hours 00 minutes in midsummer. Heat pumps are designed to keep working well below freezing, but the design temperature for the survey is set for local conditions, not an average day.
Heat pumps in Ellon: questions
How long does a heat pump survey take in Ellon?
A home survey in Ellon 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.
Can you service a heat pump in Ellon that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Ellon, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.
Do you cover Inverurie as well as Ellon?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Inverurie, which is about 13 miles south-west of Ellon, and across Aberdeenshire and Moray.
What size heat pump does an Ellon 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 Ellon home.