- Area
- Edinburgh and the Lothians
- Postcode district
- EH42
- Nation
- Scotland
- Nearby
- North Berwick, Haddington, Duns
From Dunbar out to North Berwick and Haddington, 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 Dunbar
All services in Dunbar:
Grants and rules for heat pumps in Scotland
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme does not apply in Scotland. Instead, homeowners in Dunbar 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 Dunbar property at survey.
Heat pump guide prices in Dunbar
These are guide prices for Edinburgh and the Lothians, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Dunbar?
On the shortest day Dunbar gets only about 6 hours 57 minutes of daylight, with the sun around 11° up at noon. Long Scottish winters mean the heat pump runs for much of the year, so careful sizing, good controls and correctly sized radiators make a real difference.
Heat pumps in Dunbar: questions
How long does installation take in Dunbar?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for a Dunbar home states the expected time.
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump in Dunbar?
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 Dunbar home gives a room-by-room list.
What size heat pump does a Dunbar 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 Dunbar home.
Where would the outdoor unit go on a Dunbar 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 Dunbar home.