- Area
- Cheshire
- Postcode district
- SK9
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Wilmslow, Macclesfield, Knutsford
We cover Alderley Edge and nearby Wilmslow, Macclesfield and the rest of Cheshire. 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 Alderley Edge
All services in Alderley Edge:
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 Alderley Edge 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.
Heat pump guide prices in Alderley Edge
The ranges below are typical installed prices for homes in Cheshire, including VAT. A survey sets the exact figure, because two similar-looking houses in Alderley Edge can need quite different radiators and pipework.
| Home | Typical size | Installed guide price | After £7,500 grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 bedroom flat or small terrace | 4–5 kW | £9,500–£12,500 | £2,000–£5,000 |
| 2–3 bedroom terrace or semi | 5–7 kW | £10,500–£13,500 | £3,000–£6,000 |
| 3 bedroom semi or small detached | 6–9 kW | £12,000–£15,500 | £4,500–£8,000 |
| 4 bedroom detached | 8–12 kW | £14,000–£18,000 | £6,500–£10,500 |
| 5+ bedroom or larger older house | 11–16 kW | £16,500–£22,500 | £9,000–£15,000 |
Installed, inc VAT: unit, cylinder, controls, minor pipework and commissioning.
Winter daylight and heating in Alderley Edge
On the shortest day Alderley Edge gets about 7 hours 30 minutes of daylight, with the noon sun around 13° 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 Alderley Edge: questions
How long does a heat pump survey take in Alderley Edge?
A home survey in Alderley Edge 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 Wilmslow as well as Alderley Edge?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Wilmslow, which is about 2 miles north of Alderley Edge, and across Cheshire.
Can you service a heat pump in Alderley Edge that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Alderley Edge, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.
What size heat pump does an Alderley Edge 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 Alderley Edge home.