- Area
- Edinburgh and the Lothians
- Postcode district
- EH26
- Nation
- Scotland
- Nearby
- Bonnyrigg, Dalkeith, Edinburgh
Penicuik is in Edinburgh and the Lothians. 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, and survey arrangements for Penicuik are confirmed when you enquire.
Heat pump services in Penicuik
All services in Penicuik:
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 Penicuik 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 Penicuik property at survey.
Heat pump guide prices in Penicuik
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 Penicuik 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.
Winter daylight and heating in Penicuik
Penicuik has about 6 hours 59 minutes of daylight at midwinter against 17 hours 35 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 Penicuik: questions
How long does installation take in Penicuik?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for a Penicuik home states the expected time.
Can you service a heat pump in Penicuik that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Penicuik, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.
What size heat pump does a Penicuik 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 Penicuik home.
How long does a heat pump survey take in Penicuik?
A home survey in Penicuik 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.