- Area
- Greater Manchester
- Postcode district
- M30
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Swinton, Stretford, Urmston
We cover Eccles and nearby Swinton, Stretford and the rest of Greater Manchester. A heat pump is a whole-system change, so the survey looks at radiators, pipework, the hot water cylinder and the best spot for the outdoor unit.
Heat pump services in Eccles
All services in Eccles:
Grants and rules for heat pumps in England
Homes in Eccles 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.
There is no VAT on installing a heat pump anywhere in the UK until 31 March 2027. In England most houses can have an air source heat pump under permitted development, provided the unit meets the MCS noise and siting standards; the old 1 m boundary limit was removed on 29 May 2025. We flag listed buildings, flats and sensitive conservation-area positions at survey.
Heat pump guide prices in Eccles
These are guide prices for Greater Manchester, installed and including VAT. Your final price is fixed in a written quote after the survey and depends on the heat loss of the house, the radiators that need changing and where the unit goes.
| Home | Typical size | Installed guide price | After £7,500 grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 bedroom flat or small terrace | 4–5 kW | £9,300–£12,250 | £1,800–£4,750 |
| 2–3 bedroom terrace or semi | 5–7 kW | £10,300–£13,250 | £2,800–£5,750 |
| 3 bedroom semi or small detached | 6–9 kW | £11,750–£15,200 | £4,250–£7,700 |
| 4 bedroom detached | 8–12 kW | £13,700–£17,650 | £6,200–£10,150 |
| 5+ bedroom or larger older house | 11–16 kW | £16,150–£22,050 | £8,650–£14,550 |
Installed, inc VAT: unit, cylinder, controls, minor pipework and commissioning.
Winter daylight and heating in Eccles
Eccles sees roughly 7 hours 28 minutes of daylight in December and 17 hours 02 minutes in June. With a longer heating season than the south, the gains from low flow temperatures and good controls add up over the year.
Heat pumps in Eccles: questions
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump in Eccles?
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 Eccles home gives a room-by-room list.
What size heat pump does an Eccles 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 Eccles home.
Can you service a heat pump in Eccles that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Eccles, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.
Do you cover Swinton as well as Eccles?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Swinton, which is about a mile north-west of Eccles, and across Greater Manchester.