- Area
- Aberdeenshire and Moray
- Postcode district
- AB42
- Nation
- Scotland
- Nearby
- Ellon, Fraserburgh, Turriff
We cover Peterhead and nearby Ellon, Fraserburgh and the rest of Aberdeenshire and Moray. A heat pump is a whole-system change, so the survey looks at radiators, pipework, the hot water cylinder and the best spot for the outdoor unit.
Heat pump services in Peterhead
All services in Peterhead:
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 a Peterhead 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 Peterhead property at survey.
Heat pump guide prices in Peterhead
The ranges below are typical installed prices for homes in Aberdeenshire and Moray, including VAT. A survey sets the exact figure, because two similar-looking houses in Peterhead can need quite different radiators and pipework.
| 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.
Winter daylight and heating in Peterhead
On the shortest day Peterhead gets only about 6 hours 35 minutes of daylight, with the sun around 9° up at noon. Long Scottish winters mean the heat pump runs for much of the year, so careful sizing, good controls and correctly sized radiators make a real difference.
Heat pumps in Peterhead: questions
Can you service a heat pump in Peterhead that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Peterhead, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.
How soon can you survey a home in Peterhead?
Survey dates depend on how busy installers are in Aberdeenshire and Moray. We offer the next available dates when you enquire and confirm them in writing.
Where would the outdoor unit go on a Peterhead 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 Peterhead home.
How long does installation take in Peterhead?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for a Peterhead home states the expected time.