- Area
- Greater Manchester
- Postcode district
- WA12
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Leigh, Wigan, Atherton
Golborne is in Greater Manchester, and the nearest towns we also cover include Leigh and Wigan. 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 Golborne
All services in Golborne:
Grants and rules for heat pumps in England
Homes in Golborne 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 Golborne
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.
Designing for Golborne's winters
Golborne 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 Golborne: questions
How long does a heat pump survey take in Golborne?
A home survey in Golborne 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.
Do you cover Leigh as well as Golborne?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Leigh, which is about 3 miles north-east of Golborne, and across Greater Manchester.
How long does installation take in Golborne?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for a Golborne home states the expected time.
Can you service a heat pump in Golborne that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Golborne, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.