- Area
- County Down
- Postcode district
- BT18
- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Nearby
- Newtownabbey, Newtownards, Bangor (County Down)
From Holywood out to Newtownabbey and Newtownards, we arrange heat pump surveys, installation and aftercare across County Down. Each job is designed around the home's measured heat loss.
Heat pump services in Holywood
All services in Holywood:
Grants and rules for heat pumps in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland does not have a dedicated heat pump grant for homeowners at present, and the Boiler Upgrade Scheme does not apply here. Heat pumps have sometimes been funded through the Northern Ireland Sustainable Energy Programme, so it is worth checking what is open when you enquire about a home in Holywood.
Installing heat pumps has been zero-rated for VAT in Northern Ireland since 1 May 2023, in line with the rest of the UK, until 31 March 2027. Northern Ireland has its own permitted development rules and building regulations, and we confirm what applies to your Holywood property at survey.
Heat pump guide prices in Holywood
These are guide prices for County Down, installed and including VAT. Your final price is fixed in a written quote after the survey and depends on the heat loss of the house, the radiators that need changing and where the unit goes.
| Home | Typical size | Installed guide price |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 bedroom flat or small terrace | 4–5 kW | £9,200–£12,150 |
| 2–3 bedroom terrace or semi | 5–7 kW | £10,200–£13,100 |
| 3 bedroom semi or small detached | 6–9 kW | £11,650–£15,050 |
| 4 bedroom detached | 8–12 kW | £13,600–£17,450 |
| 5+ bedroom or larger older house | 11–16 kW | £16,000–£21,850 |
Installed, inc VAT: unit, cylinder, controls, minor pipework and commissioning. No dedicated heat pump grant currently applies in Northern Ireland.
How long is the heating season in Holywood?
On the shortest day Holywood gets only about 7 hours 14 minutes of daylight and the noon sun sits around 12° above the horizon. Northern winters tend to be longer, so a well-designed, efficient system matters more here because it runs for more of the year.
Heat pumps in Holywood: questions
Where would the outdoor unit go on a Holywood 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 Holywood home.
How long does installation take in Holywood?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for a Holywood home states the expected time.
Can you service a heat pump in Holywood that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Holywood, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.
Do you cover Newtownabbey as well as Holywood?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Newtownabbey, which is about 4 miles north-west of Holywood, and across County Down.