- Area
- Cambridgeshire
- Postcode district
- PE1
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Whittlesey, Ramsey, Stamford
Peterborough is in Cambridgeshire, and the nearest towns we also cover include Whittlesey and Ramsey. Whether you are replacing a gas, oil or electric system, the design starts with measuring how much heat each room loses on a cold day.
Heat pump services in Peterborough
All services in Peterborough:
Grants and rules for heat pumps in England
Homes in Peterborough can use the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, which takes £7,500 off the cost of an air source heat pump when it replaces fossil-fuel or electric heating. Replacing oil or LPG heating qualifies for £9,000 for installations from 21 July 2026 to 31 March 2027, and air-to-air systems for £2,500. The MCS-certified installer named in your quote applies for the grant and deducts it from the price.
There is no VAT on installing a heat pump anywhere in the UK until 31 March 2027. In England most houses can have an air source heat pump under permitted development, provided the unit meets the MCS noise and siting standards; the old 1 m boundary limit was removed on 29 May 2025. We flag listed buildings, flats and sensitive conservation-area positions at survey.
Heat pump guide prices in Peterborough
Guide prices for Peterborough and the rest of Cambridgeshire are shown below, installed and inc VAT. We publish ranges rather than a single figure because design details move the price, and the written quote after survey fixes it.
| Home | Typical size | Installed guide price | After £7,500 grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 bedroom flat or small terrace | 4–5 kW | £9,700–£12,750 | £2,200–£5,250 |
| 2–3 bedroom terrace or semi | 5–7 kW | £10,700–£13,750 | £3,200–£6,250 |
| 3 bedroom semi or small detached | 6–9 kW | £12,250–£15,800 | £4,750–£8,300 |
| 4 bedroom detached | 8–12 kW | £14,300–£18,350 | £6,800–£10,850 |
| 5+ bedroom or larger older house | 11–16 kW | £16,850–£22,950 | £9,350–£15,450 |
Installed, inc VAT: unit, cylinder, controls, minor pipework and commissioning.
How long is the heating season in Peterborough?
On the shortest day Peterborough gets about 7 hours 38 minutes of daylight, with the noon sun around 14° up. The heating season runs from autumn into spring, so a heat pump that is sized correctly and set up with weather compensation does most of its work in steady, cool conditions.
Heat pumps in Peterborough: questions
Can you service a heat pump in Peterborough that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Peterborough, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump in Peterborough?
Often some, not all. Heat pumps run best at lower water temperatures, so rooms with small radiators may need larger ones. The survey of your Peterborough home gives a room-by-room list.
How long does a heat pump survey take in Peterborough?
A home survey in Peterborough 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.
Do you cover Whittlesey as well as Peterborough?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Whittlesey, which is about 5 miles east of Peterborough, and across Cambridgeshire.