- Area
- Fife
- Postcode district
- KY16
- Nation
- Scotland
- Nearby
- Cupar, Monifieth, Leven
Homes in St Andrews and the wider KY16 district can book a free survey for installation enquiries. Nearby we also cover Cupar (about 8 miles west) and Monifieth.
Heat pump services in St Andrews
All services in St Andrews:
Grants and rules for heat pumps in Scotland
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme does not apply in Scotland. Instead, homeowners in St Andrews 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 St Andrews
Here are typical prices for an air source heat pump in Fife, installed and including VAT. Use the guide price tool for a figure based on your home, then a survey confirms it in writing.
| 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 St Andrews's winters
On the shortest day St Andrews gets only about 6 hours 52 minutes of daylight, with the sun around 10° 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 St Andrews: questions
How long does installation take in St Andrews?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for a St Andrews home states the expected time.
Can you service a heat pump in St Andrews that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in St Andrews, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump in St Andrews?
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 St Andrews home gives a room-by-room list.
How long does a heat pump survey take in St Andrews?
A home survey in St Andrews 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.