- Area
- Dorset
- Postcode district
- DT11
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Wimborne Minster, Ferndown, Wareham
From Blandford Forum out to Wimborne Minster and Ferndown, we arrange heat pump surveys, installation and aftercare across Dorset. Each job is designed around the home's measured heat loss.
Heat pump services in Blandford Forum
All services in Blandford Forum:
Grants and rules for heat pumps in England
In England the Boiler Upgrade Scheme gives £7,500 towards an air source heat pump (£9,000 if it replaces oil or LPG, from 21 July 2026 to 31 March 2027), and since 28 April 2026 a valid EPC is no longer needed. The grant is applied for by the MCS-certified installer and shown as a deduction on your Blandford Forum quote.
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 Blandford Forum
These are guide prices for Dorset, 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.
Winter daylight and heating in Blandford Forum
Blandford Forum sees roughly 7 hours 56 minutes of daylight in late December against 16 hours 31 minutes in June. Milder southern winters suit heat pumps well, though the system is still sized for a cold snap rather than an average day.
Heat pumps in Blandford Forum: questions
Where would the outdoor unit go on a Blandford Forum 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 Blandford Forum home.
Do you cover Wimborne Minster as well as Blandford Forum?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Wimborne Minster, which is about 9 miles south-east of Blandford Forum, and across Dorset.
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump in Blandford Forum?
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 Blandford Forum home gives a room-by-room list.
How long does installation take in Blandford Forum?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for a Blandford Forum home states the expected time.