- Area
- Devon
- Postcode district
- EX10
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Honiton, Exmouth, Exeter
Sidmouth is in Devon. 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, and survey arrangements for Sidmouth are confirmed when you enquire.
Heat pump services in Sidmouth
All services in Sidmouth:
Grants and rules for heat pumps in England
Homes in Sidmouth 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 Sidmouth
These are guide prices for Devon, 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 | After £7,500 grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 bedroom flat or small terrace | 4–5 kW | £9,600–£12,650 | £2,100–£5,150 |
| 2–3 bedroom terrace or semi | 5–7 kW | £10,600–£13,650 | £3,100–£6,150 |
| 3 bedroom semi or small detached | 6–9 kW | £12,100–£15,650 | £4,600–£8,150 |
| 4 bedroom detached | 8–12 kW | £14,150–£18,200 | £6,650–£10,700 |
| 5+ bedroom or larger older house | 11–16 kW | £16,650–£22,750 | £9,150–£15,250 |
Installed, inc VAT: unit, cylinder, controls, minor pipework and commissioning.
How long is the heating season in Sidmouth?
On the shortest day Sidmouth 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 Sidmouth: questions
How long does a heat pump survey take in Sidmouth?
A home survey in Sidmouth 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.
How long does installation take in Sidmouth?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for a Sidmouth home states the expected time.
Can you service a heat pump in Sidmouth that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Sidmouth, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.
Do you cover Honiton as well as Sidmouth?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Honiton, which is about 8 miles north of Sidmouth, and across Devon.