- Area
- Gloucestershire
- Postcode district
- GL50
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Tewkesbury, Gloucester, Stroud
Cheltenham is in Gloucestershire. 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 Cheltenham are confirmed when you enquire.
Heat pump services in Cheltenham
All services in Cheltenham:
Grants and rules for heat pumps in England
Homes in Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham
Here are typical prices for an air source heat pump in Gloucestershire, 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 | After £7,500 grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 bedroom flat or small terrace | 4–5 kW | £9,600–£12,650 | £2,100–£5,150 |
| 2–3 bedroom terrace or semi | 5–7 kW | £10,600–£13,650 | £3,100–£6,150 |
| 3 bedroom semi or small detached | 6–9 kW | £12,100–£15,650 | £4,600–£8,150 |
| 4 bedroom detached | 8–12 kW | £14,150–£18,200 | £6,650–£10,700 |
| 5+ bedroom or larger older house | 11–16 kW | £16,650–£22,750 | £9,150–£15,250 |
Installed, inc VAT: unit, cylinder, controls, minor pipework and commissioning.
Winter daylight and heating in Cheltenham
Cheltenham has about 7 hours 45 minutes of daylight at midwinter and 16 hours 43 minutes at midsummer. That swing matters if you pair a heat pump with solar panels: summer generation can cover much of the hot water, winter generation far less.
Heat pumps in Cheltenham: questions
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump in Cheltenham?
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 Cheltenham home gives a room-by-room list.
Can you service a heat pump in Cheltenham that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Cheltenham, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.
How long does installation take in Cheltenham?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for a Cheltenham home states the expected time.
Where would the outdoor unit go on a Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham home.