- Area
- County Durham
- Postcode district
- TS23
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough, Thornaby-on-Tees
From Billingham out to Stockton-on-Tees and Middlesbrough, we arrange heat pump surveys, installation and aftercare across County Durham. Each job is designed around the home's measured heat loss.
Heat pump services in Billingham
All services in Billingham:
Grants and rules for heat pumps in England
Homes in Billingham 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.
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 Billingham
Guide prices for Billingham and the rest of County Durham 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 | £9,200–£12,150 | £1,700–£4,650 |
| 2–3 bedroom terrace or semi | 5–7 kW | £10,200–£13,100 | £2,700–£5,600 |
| 3 bedroom semi or small detached | 6–9 kW | £11,650–£15,050 | £4,150–£7,550 |
| 4 bedroom detached | 8–12 kW | £13,600–£17,450 | £6,100–£9,950 |
| 5+ bedroom or larger older house | 11–16 kW | £16,000–£21,850 | £8,500–£14,350 |
Installed, inc VAT: unit, cylinder, controls, minor pipework and commissioning.
Short winter days in Billingham and what they mean
On the shortest day Billingham gets only about 7 hours 15 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 Billingham: questions
Where would the outdoor unit go on a Billingham 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 Billingham home.
What size heat pump does a Billingham 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 Billingham home.
How long does installation take in Billingham?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for a Billingham home states the expected time.
Do you cover Stockton-on-Tees as well as Billingham?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Stockton-on-Tees, which is about 2 miles south-west of Billingham, and across County Durham.