- Area
- Essex
- Postcode district
- SS16
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Stanford-le-Hope, Wickford, Billericay
From Basildon out to Stanford-le-Hope and Wickford, we arrange heat pump surveys, installation and aftercare across Essex. Each job is designed around the home's measured heat loss.
Heat pump services in Basildon
All services in Basildon:
Grants and rules for heat pumps in England
Homes in Basildon can use the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, which takes £7,500 off the cost of an air source heat pump when it replaces fossil-fuel or electric heating. Replacing oil or LPG heating qualifies for £9,000 for installations from 21 July 2026 to 31 March 2027, and air-to-air systems for £2,500. The MCS-certified installer named in your quote applies for the grant and deducts it from the price.
Installing heat pumps is zero-rated for VAT across the UK until 31 March 2027. Since 29 May 2025, permitted development in England allows up to two air source heat pumps on a house, each up to 1.5 m³, with no blanket 1 m boundary rule — the installation must still meet the MCS planning standards, including the noise check. Listed buildings, flats and some conservation-area positions need extra consent, which we check at survey.
Heat pump guide prices in Basildon
These are guide prices for Essex, 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 | After £7,500 grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 bedroom flat or small terrace | 4–5 kW | £9,800–£12,900 | £2,300–£5,400 |
| 2–3 bedroom terrace or semi | 5–7 kW | £10,800–£13,900 | £3,300–£6,400 |
| 3 bedroom semi or small detached | 6–9 kW | £12,350–£15,950 | £4,850–£8,450 |
| 4 bedroom detached | 8–12 kW | £14,400–£18,550 | £6,900–£11,050 |
| 5+ bedroom or larger older house | 11–16 kW | £17,000–£23,200 | £9,500–£15,700 |
Installed, inc VAT: unit, cylinder, controls, minor pipework and commissioning.
How long is the heating season in Basildon?
Basildon sees roughly 7 hours 49 minutes of daylight in late December against 16 hours 39 minutes in June. Milder southern winters suit heat pumps well, though the system is still sized for a cold snap rather than an average day.
Heat pumps in Basildon: questions
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump in Basildon?
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 Basildon home gives a room-by-room list.
How long does a heat pump survey take in Basildon?
A home survey in Basildon 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.
How soon can you survey a home in Basildon?
Survey dates depend on how busy installers are in Essex. We offer the next available dates when you enquire and confirm them in writing.
Can you service a heat pump in Basildon that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Basildon, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.