- Area
- Edinburgh and the Lothians
- Postcode district
- EH48
- Nation
- Scotland
- Nearby
- Livingston, Linlithgow, Broxburn
From Bathgate out to Livingston and Linlithgow, we arrange heat pump surveys, installation and aftercare across Edinburgh and the Lothians. Each job is designed around the home's measured heat loss.
Heat pump services in Bathgate
All services in Bathgate:
Grants and rules for heat pumps in Scotland
In Scotland, heat pump funding comes through Home Energy Scotland rather than the Boiler Upgrade Scheme: a grant of up to £7,500 (up to £1,500 extra for eligible rural and island homes) and an optional interest-free loan of up to £7,500. For a Bathgate home, apply and receive the written offer before the installation date is fixed.
Installing heat pumps is zero-rated for VAT across the UK until 31 March 2027. Scotland has its own permitted development rules for air source heat pumps and its own building standards, so we confirm what applies to your Bathgate property at survey.
Heat pump guide prices in Bathgate
The ranges below are typical installed prices for homes in Edinburgh and the Lothians, including VAT. A survey sets the exact figure, because two similar-looking houses in Bathgate can need quite different radiators and pipework.
| Home | Typical size | Installed guide price |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 bedroom flat or small terrace | 4–5 kW | £9,700–£12,750 |
| 2–3 bedroom terrace or semi | 5–7 kW | £10,700–£13,750 |
| 3 bedroom semi or small detached | 6–9 kW | £12,250–£15,800 |
| 4 bedroom detached | 8–12 kW | £14,300–£18,350 |
| 5+ bedroom or larger older house | 11–16 kW | £16,850–£22,950 |
Installed, inc VAT: unit, cylinder, controls, minor pipework and commissioning. In Scotland, Home Energy Scotland grants of up to £7,500 and interest-free loans may reduce the cost.
How long is the heating season in Bathgate?
Bathgate has about 6 hours 58 minutes of daylight at midwinter against 17 hours 36 minutes in midsummer. Heat pumps are designed to keep working well below freezing, but the design temperature for the survey is set for local conditions, not an average day.
Heat pumps in Bathgate: questions
Where would the outdoor unit go on a Bathgate 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 Bathgate home.
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump in Bathgate?
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 Bathgate home gives a room-by-room list.
What size heat pump does a Bathgate 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 Bathgate home.
How soon can you survey a home in Bathgate?
Survey dates depend on how busy installers are in Edinburgh and the Lothians. We offer the next available dates when you enquire and confirm them in writing.