- Area
- County Londonderry
- Postcode district
- BT55
- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Nearby
- Coleraine, Portrush, Limavady
Homes in Portstewart and the wider BT55 district can book a free survey for installation enquiries. Nearby we also cover Coleraine (about 4 miles south-east) and Portrush.
Heat pump services in Portstewart
All services in Portstewart:
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 Portstewart.
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 Portstewart property at survey.
Heat pump guide prices in Portstewart
Guide prices for Portstewart and the rest of County Londonderry 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Portstewart?
Portstewart sees roughly 7 hours 08 minutes of daylight in December and 17 hours 25 minutes in June. With a longer heating season than the south, the gains from low flow temperatures and good controls add up over the year.
Heat pumps in Portstewart: questions
How soon can you survey a home in Portstewart?
Survey dates depend on how busy installers are in County Londonderry. We offer the next available dates when you enquire and confirm them in writing.
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump in Portstewart?
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 Portstewart home gives a room-by-room list.
How long does a heat pump survey take in Portstewart?
A home survey in Portstewart 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.
Where would the outdoor unit go on a Portstewart 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 Portstewart home.