- Area
- Greater Manchester
- Postcode district
- OL16
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Heywood, Middleton, Oldham
Rochdale is in Greater Manchester, and the nearest towns we also cover include Heywood and Middleton. 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 Rochdale
All services in Rochdale:
Grants and rules for heat pumps in England
Homes in Rochdale 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 Rochdale
Here are typical prices for an air source heat pump in Greater Manchester, 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 | £9,300–£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.
How long is the heating season in Rochdale?
Rochdale sees roughly 7 hours 27 minutes of daylight in December and 17 hours 04 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 Rochdale: questions
How soon can you survey a home in Rochdale?
Survey dates depend on how busy installers are in Greater Manchester. We offer the next available dates when you enquire and confirm them in writing.
Do you cover Heywood as well as Rochdale?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Heywood, which is about 3 miles south-west of Rochdale, and across Greater Manchester.
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump in Rochdale?
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 Rochdale home gives a room-by-room list.
How long does installation take in Rochdale?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for a Rochdale home states the expected time.