- Area
- Derbyshire
- Postcode district
- DE1
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Belper, Ilkeston, Heanor
Derby is in Derbyshire, and the nearest towns we also cover include Belper and Ilkeston. Whether you are replacing a gas, oil or electric system, the design starts with measuring how much heat each room loses on a cold day.
Heat pump services in Derby
All services in Derby:
Grants and rules for heat pumps in England
Homes in Derby 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 Derby
The ranges below are typical installed prices for homes in Derbyshire, including VAT. A survey sets the exact figure, because two similar-looking houses in Derby 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.
How long is the heating season in Derby?
On the shortest day Derby gets about 7 hours 34 minutes of daylight, with the noon sun around 14° 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 Derby: questions
How long does installation take in Derby?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for a Derby home states the expected time.
Do you cover Belper as well as Derby?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Belper, which is about 7 miles north of Derby, and across Derbyshire.
How soon can you survey a home in Derby?
Survey dates depend on how busy installers are in Derbyshire. We offer the next available dates when you enquire and confirm them in writing.
Can you service a heat pump in Derby that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Derby, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.