- Area
- Edinburgh and the Lothians
- Postcode district
- EH2
- Nation
- Scotland
- Nearby
- Musselburgh, Dalkeith, Bonnyrigg
Homes in Edinburgh and the wider EH2 district can book a free survey for installation enquiries. Nearby we also cover Musselburgh (about 6 miles east) and Dalkeith.
Heat pump services in Edinburgh
All services in Edinburgh:
Grants and rules for heat pumps in Scotland
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme does not apply in Scotland. Instead, homeowners in Edinburgh 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.
There is no VAT on installing a heat pump anywhere in the UK, Scotland included, until 31 March 2027. Scottish permitted development rules and building standards apply, and the surveyor checks the unit position and any listed or conservation-area constraints.
Heat pump guide prices in Edinburgh
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 Edinburgh?
Edinburgh has about 6 hours 57 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 Edinburgh: questions
How long does installation take in Edinburgh?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for an Edinburgh home states the expected time.
How soon can you survey a home in Edinburgh?
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.
Can you service a heat pump in Edinburgh that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Edinburgh, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.
How long does a heat pump survey take in Edinburgh?
A home survey in Edinburgh 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.