- Area
- Cornwall
- Postcode district
- PL15
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Liskeard, Tavistock, Bude
Homes in Launceston and the wider PL15 district can book a free survey for installation enquiries. Nearby we also cover Liskeard (about 13 miles south) and Tavistock.
Heat pump services in Launceston
All services in Launceston:
Grants and rules for heat pumps in England
Homes in Launceston 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 Launceston
Here are typical prices for an air source heat pump in Cornwall, 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 | After £7,500 grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 bedroom flat or small terrace | 4–5 kW | £9,800–£12,900 | £2,300–£5,400 |
| 2–3 bedroom terrace or semi | 5–7 kW | £10,800–£13,900 | £3,300–£6,400 |
| 3 bedroom semi or small detached | 6–9 kW | £12,350–£15,950 | £4,850–£8,450 |
| 4 bedroom detached | 8–12 kW | £14,400–£18,550 | £6,900–£11,050 |
| 5+ bedroom or larger older house | 11–16 kW | £17,000–£23,200 | £9,500–£15,700 |
Installed, inc VAT: unit, cylinder, controls, minor pipework and commissioning.
Designing for Launceston's winters
On the shortest day Launceston gets about 7 hours 58 minutes of daylight, and the winter sun reaches only around 16° above the horizon at noon. Winters this far south are milder than in most of the UK, which helps a heat pump run at low flow temperatures for much of the season.
Heat pumps in Launceston: questions
What size heat pump does a Launceston 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 Launceston home.
How soon can you survey a home in Launceston?
Survey dates depend on how busy installers are in Cornwall. We offer the next available dates when you enquire and confirm them in writing.
How long does installation take in Launceston?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for a Launceston home states the expected time.
Do you cover Liskeard as well as Launceston?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Liskeard, which is about 13 miles south of Launceston, and across Cornwall.