- Area
- Greater Manchester
- Postcode district
- M28
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Swinton, Tyldesley, Eccles
Homes in Walkden and the wider M28 district can book a free survey for installation enquiries. Nearby we also cover Swinton (about 2 miles south-east) and Tyldesley.
Heat pump services in Walkden
All services in Walkden:
Grants and rules for heat pumps in England
Homes in Walkden 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 Walkden
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.
Designing for Walkden's winters
On the shortest day Walkden gets only about 7 hours 28 minutes of daylight and the noon sun sits around 13° above the horizon. Northern winters tend to be longer, so a well-designed, efficient system matters more here because it runs for more of the year.
Heat pumps in Walkden: questions
How long does a heat pump survey take in Walkden?
A home survey in Walkden 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.
How long does installation take in Walkden?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for a Walkden home states the expected time.
Do you cover Swinton as well as Walkden?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Swinton, which is about 2 miles south-east of Walkden, and across Greater Manchester.
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump in Walkden?
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 Walkden home gives a room-by-room list.