- Area
- Greater Manchester
- Postcode district
- M27
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Eccles, Walkden, Urmston
From Swinton out to Eccles and Walkden, we arrange heat pump surveys, installation and aftercare across Greater Manchester. Each job is designed around the home's measured heat loss.
Heat pump services in Swinton
All services in Swinton:
Grants and rules for heat pumps in England
Homes in Swinton 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 Swinton
Guide prices for Swinton and the rest of Greater Manchester are shown below, installed and inc VAT. We publish ranges rather than a single figure because design details move the price, and the written quote after survey fixes it.
| 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 Swinton's winters
Swinton 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 Swinton: questions
How long does installation take in Swinton?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for a Swinton home states the expected time.
Do you cover Eccles as well as Swinton?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Eccles, which is about a mile south-east of Swinton, and across Greater Manchester.
Can you service a heat pump in Swinton that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Swinton, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.
What size heat pump does a Swinton 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 Swinton home.