- Area
- Glasgow and Dunbartonshire
- Postcode district
- G83
- Nation
- Scotland
- Nearby
- Dumbarton, Helensburgh, Port Glasgow
Alexandria is in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire, and the nearest towns we also cover include Dumbarton and Helensburgh. 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.
Heat pump services in Alexandria
All services in Alexandria:
Grants and rules for heat pumps in Scotland
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme does not apply in Scotland. Instead, homeowners in Alexandria 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 Alexandria property at survey.
Heat pump guide prices in Alexandria
The ranges below are typical installed prices for homes in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire, including VAT. A survey sets the exact figure, because two similar-looking houses in Alexandria can need quite different radiators and pipework.
| 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 Alexandria's winters
Alexandria has about 6 hours 57 minutes of daylight at midwinter against 17 hours 37 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 Alexandria: questions
How long does installation take in Alexandria?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for an Alexandria home states the expected time.
Can you service a heat pump in Alexandria that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Alexandria, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.
How long does a heat pump survey take in Alexandria?
A home survey in Alexandria 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.
What size heat pump does an Alexandria 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 Alexandria home.