- Area
- Greater Manchester
- Postcode district
- M25
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Whitefield, Radcliffe, Swinton
Prestwich is in Greater Manchester. 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 Prestwich are confirmed when you enquire.
Heat pump services in Prestwich
All services in Prestwich:
Grants and rules for heat pumps in England
In England the Boiler Upgrade Scheme gives £7,500 towards an air source heat pump (£9,000 if it replaces oil or LPG, from 21 July 2026 to 31 March 2027), and since 28 April 2026 a valid EPC is no longer needed. The grant is applied for by the MCS-certified installer and shown as a deduction on your Prestwich quote.
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 Prestwich
The ranges below are typical installed prices for homes in Greater Manchester, including VAT. A survey sets the exact figure, because two similar-looking houses in Prestwich can need quite different radiators and pipework.
| 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.
Short winter days in Prestwich and what they mean
Prestwich sees roughly 7 hours 28 minutes of daylight in December and 17 hours 03 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 Prestwich: questions
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump in Prestwich?
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 Prestwich home gives a room-by-room list.
Where would the outdoor unit go on a Prestwich 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 Prestwich home.
Can you service a heat pump in Prestwich that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Prestwich, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.
Do you cover Whitefield as well as Prestwich?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Whitefield, which is about a mile north-west of Prestwich, and across Greater Manchester.