Our coverage in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire runs from Glasgow, Bearsden, Clydebank and Bishopbriggs and the villages around them. The approach is the same everywhere: survey, design, a written quote, then installation by installers working under our contract.
Towns we cover in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire
Heat pump services in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire
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 home in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire, apply and receive the written offer before the installation date is fixed.
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.
Guide prices in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire
| 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.
Questions
Are air source heat pumps noisy?
Air source heat pumps make some noise, mainly a low hum from the fan and compressor, but they are designed to run quietly. How noticeable it is depends on the model, how hard the unit is working and where it is sited. That is why siting matters and why the installation is checked with the MCS noise assessment for neighbouring homes. You may hear a little more for a few minutes during a defrost cycle in cold weather.
Why do my radiators feel cooler with a heat pump?
Radiators run at a lower temperature with a heat pump, so they feel warm rather than hot, but your rooms still reach the temperature you set. The heat pump delivers heat steadily over longer periods instead of in short, hot bursts. Correctly sized radiators and a flow temperature of around 35–50°C give comfortable, even warmth. If a room feels cold, the controls or a radiator size may need adjusting, which we can check.
Where will the outdoor unit go?
The outdoor unit goes where it has free airflow, a solid base or wall brackets, a short pipe run to the house and somewhere for condensate water to drain. A typical unit is roughly 1 m wide. We also keep it away from neighbours' windows where possible, because siting and the MCS noise check both matter. Common positions are a side wall, back garden or yard, and we agree the spot with you at survey. See noise and siting.
Which electricity tariff suits a heat pump?
A heat pump tariff or time-of-use tariff can lower running costs by charging less for electricity at certain times or for heat pump use. Some suppliers offer them, and the right one depends on when your heating and hot water run and whether you have a smart meter, battery or solar panels. Smart controls can heat the cylinder during cheaper periods. We explain the options at handover without recommending a particular supplier.