- Area
- Edinburgh and the Lothians
- Postcode district
- EH52
- Nation
- Scotland
- Nearby
- Livingston, Linlithgow, Bathgate
Broxburn is in Edinburgh and the Lothians, and the nearest towns we also cover include Livingston and Linlithgow. 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 Broxburn
All services in Broxburn:
Grants and rules for heat pumps in Scotland
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme does not apply in Scotland. Instead, homeowners in Broxburn can apply to Home Energy Scotland for a grant of up to £7,500 towards a heat pump, with up to £1,500 more for eligible rural and island homes, plus an optional interest-free loan of up to £7,500. You need a written funding offer before any work starts.
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 Broxburn property at survey.
Heat pump guide prices in Broxburn
Here are typical prices for an air source heat pump in Edinburgh and the Lothians, installed and including VAT. Use the guide price tool for a figure based on your home, then a survey confirms it in writing.
| 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.
Designing for Broxburn's winters
Broxburn 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 Broxburn: questions
How long does a heat pump survey take in Broxburn?
A home survey in Broxburn 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.
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump in Broxburn?
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 Broxburn home gives a room-by-room list.
Where would the outdoor unit go on a Broxburn 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 Broxburn home.
Do you cover Livingston as well as Broxburn?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Livingston, which is about 3 miles south-west of Broxburn, and across Edinburgh and the Lothians.