- Area
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode district
- PA31
- Nation
- Scotland
- Nearby
- Dunoon, Oban, Gourock
From Lochgilphead out to Dunoon and Oban, we arrange heat pump surveys, installation and aftercare across Argyll and Bute. Each job is designed around the home's measured heat loss.
Heat pump services in Lochgilphead
All services in Lochgilphead:
Grants and rules for heat pumps in Scotland
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme does not apply in Scotland. Instead, homeowners in Lochgilphead can apply to Home Energy Scotland for a grant of up to £7,500 towards a heat pump, with up to £1,500 more for eligible rural and island homes, plus an optional interest-free loan of up to £7,500. You need a written funding offer before any work starts.
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 Lochgilphead property at survey.
Heat pump guide prices in Lochgilphead
The ranges below are typical installed prices for homes in Argyll and Bute, including VAT. A survey sets the exact figure, because two similar-looking houses in Lochgilphead can need quite different radiators and pipework.
| Home | Typical size | Installed guide price |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 bedroom flat or small terrace | 4–5 kW | £10,250–£13,500 |
| 2–3 bedroom terrace or semi | 5–7 kW | £11,350–£14,600 |
| 3 bedroom semi or small detached | 6–9 kW | £12,950–£16,750 |
| 4 bedroom detached | 8–12 kW | £15,100–£19,450 |
| 5+ bedroom or larger older house | 11–16 kW | £17,800–£24,300 |
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 Lochgilphead?
On the shortest day Lochgilphead gets only about 6 hours 56 minutes of daylight, with the sun around 11° 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 Lochgilphead: questions
How soon can you survey a home in Lochgilphead?
Survey dates depend on how busy installers are in Argyll and Bute. We offer the next available dates when you enquire and confirm them in writing.
Can you service a heat pump in Lochgilphead that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Lochgilphead, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.
Where would the outdoor unit go on a Lochgilphead 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 Lochgilphead home.
How long does a heat pump survey take in Lochgilphead?
A home survey in Lochgilphead 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.