- Area
- Fife
- Postcode district
- KY11
- Nation
- Scotland
- Nearby
- Rosyth, Dunfermline, Burntisland
Inverkeithing is in Fife. 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 Inverkeithing are confirmed when you enquire.
Heat pump services in Inverkeithing
All services in Inverkeithing:
Grants and rules for heat pumps in Scotland
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme does not apply in Scotland. Instead, homeowners in Inverkeithing 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 Inverkeithing property at survey.
Heat pump guide prices in Inverkeithing
Guide prices for Inverkeithing and the rest of Fife are shown below, installed and inc VAT. We publish ranges rather than a single figure because design details move the price, and the written quote after survey fixes it.
| Home | Typical size | Installed guide price |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 bedroom flat or small terrace | 4–5 kW | £9,500–£12,500 |
| 2–3 bedroom terrace or semi | 5–7 kW | £10,500–£13,500 |
| 3 bedroom semi or small detached | 6–9 kW | £12,000–£15,500 |
| 4 bedroom detached | 8–12 kW | £14,000–£18,000 |
| 5+ bedroom or larger older house | 11–16 kW | £16,500–£22,500 |
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 Inverkeithing's winters
Inverkeithing has about 6 hours 56 minutes of daylight at midwinter against 17 hours 38 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 Inverkeithing: questions
Where would the outdoor unit go on an Inverkeithing 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 Inverkeithing home.
Do you cover Rosyth as well as Inverkeithing?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Rosyth, which is about 2 miles west of Inverkeithing, and across Fife.
What size heat pump does an Inverkeithing 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 Inverkeithing home.
How soon can you survey a home in Inverkeithing?
Survey dates depend on how busy installers are in Fife. We offer the next available dates when you enquire and confirm them in writing.