- Area
- Hampshire
- Postcode district
- SO14
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Totton, Eastleigh, Romsey
From Southampton out to Totton and Eastleigh, we arrange heat pump surveys, installation and aftercare across Hampshire. Each job is designed around the home's measured heat loss.
Heat pump services in Southampton
All services in Southampton:
Grants and rules for heat pumps in England
Homes in Southampton 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 Southampton
The ranges below are typical installed prices for homes in Hampshire, including VAT. A survey sets the exact figure, because two similar-looking houses in Southampton 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 | £9,800–£12,900 | £2,300–£5,400 |
| 2–3 bedroom terrace or semi | 5–7 kW | £10,800–£13,900 | £3,300–£6,400 |
| 3 bedroom semi or small detached | 6–9 kW | £12,350–£15,950 | £4,850–£8,450 |
| 4 bedroom detached | 8–12 kW | £14,400–£18,550 | £6,900–£11,050 |
| 5+ bedroom or larger older house | 11–16 kW | £17,000–£23,200 | £9,500–£15,700 |
Installed, inc VAT: unit, cylinder, controls, minor pipework and commissioning.
Designing for Southampton's winters
Southampton sees roughly 7 hours 56 minutes of daylight in late December against 16 hours 32 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 Southampton: questions
How long does installation take in Southampton?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for a Southampton home states the expected time.
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump in Southampton?
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 Southampton home gives a room-by-room list.
Do you cover Totton as well as Southampton?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Totton, which is about 4 miles west of Southampton, and across Hampshire.
How soon can you survey a home in Southampton?
Survey dates depend on how busy installers are in Hampshire. We offer the next available dates when you enquire and confirm them in writing.