- Area
- Gwent
- Postcode district
- NP26
- Nation
- Wales
- Nearby
- Chepstow, Newport (Gwent), Cwmbran
Caldicot is in Gwent, and the nearest towns we also cover include Chepstow and Newport (Gwent). 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 Caldicot
All services in Caldicot:
Grants and rules for heat pumps in Wales
Homes in Caldicot can use the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, which applies in Wales as well as England: £7,500 towards an air source heat pump, or £9,000 when it replaces oil or LPG heating for installations from 21 July 2026 to 31 March 2027. The MCS-certified installer named in your quote applies and deducts the grant.
There is no VAT on installing a heat pump anywhere in the UK, Wales included, until 31 March 2027. Planning rules for heat pumps in Wales are set by the Welsh Government and differ from England's, so the surveyor checks the unit position against them.
Heat pump guide prices in Caldicot
The ranges below are typical installed prices for homes in Gwent, including VAT. A survey sets the exact figure, because two similar-looking houses in Caldicot 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 | £9,500–£12,500 | £2,000–£5,000 |
| 2–3 bedroom terrace or semi | 5–7 kW | £10,500–£13,500 | £3,000–£6,000 |
| 3 bedroom semi or small detached | 6–9 kW | £12,000–£15,500 | £4,500–£8,000 |
| 4 bedroom detached | 8–12 kW | £14,000–£18,000 | £6,500–£10,500 |
| 5+ bedroom or larger older house | 11–16 kW | £16,500–£22,500 | £9,000–£15,000 |
Installed, inc VAT: unit, cylinder, controls, minor pipework and commissioning.
Designing for Caldicot's winters
Caldicot sees roughly 7 hours 49 minutes of daylight in late December against 16 hours 39 minutes in June. Milder southern winters suit heat pumps well, though the system is still sized for a cold snap rather than an average day.
Heat pumps in Caldicot: questions
How long does a heat pump survey take in Caldicot?
A home survey in Caldicot 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.
What size heat pump does a Caldicot 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 Caldicot home.
Where would the outdoor unit go on a Caldicot 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 Caldicot home.
How long does installation take in Caldicot?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for a Caldicot home states the expected time.