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Air source heat pumps in Hereford

Everything for switching a Hereford home to an air source heat pump, from the heat loss survey and grant paperwork to installation, servicing and repairs.

Area
Herefordshire
Postcode district
HR1
Nation
England
Nearby
Ross-on-Wye, Leominster, Ledbury

From Hereford out to Ross-on-Wye and Leominster, we arrange heat pump surveys, installation and aftercare across Herefordshire. Each job is designed around the home's measured heat loss.

Heat pump services in Hereford

All services in Hereford:

Grants and rules for heat pumps in England

England

In England the Boiler Upgrade Scheme gives £7,500 towards an air source heat pump (£9,000 if it replaces oil or LPG, from 21 July 2026 to 31 March 2027), and since 28 April 2026 a valid EPC is no longer needed. The grant is applied for by the MCS-certified installer and shown as a deduction on your Hereford quote.

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 Hereford

The ranges below are typical installed prices for homes in Herefordshire, including VAT. A survey sets the exact figure, because two similar-looking houses in Hereford can need quite different radiators and pipework.

Heat pump guide prices in Hereford
HomeTypical sizeInstalled guide priceAfter £7,500 grant
1–2 bedroom flat or small terrace4–5 kW£9,500–£12,500£2,000–£5,000
2–3 bedroom terrace or semi5–7 kW£10,500–£13,500£3,000–£6,000
3 bedroom semi or small detached6–9 kW£12,000–£15,500£4,500–£8,000
4 bedroom detached8–12 kW£14,000–£18,000£6,500–£10,500
5+ bedroom or larger older house11–16 kW£16,500–£22,500£9,000–£15,000

Installed, inc VAT: unit, cylinder, controls, minor pipework and commissioning.

How long is the heating season in Hereford?

7 h 44 minDaylight on the shortest day
16 h 45 minDaylight on the longest day
15°Noon sun height in December
52.06°NLatitude of Hereford

Hereford has about 7 hours 44 minutes of daylight at midwinter and 16 hours 45 minutes at midsummer. That swing matters if you pair a heat pump with solar panels: summer generation can cover much of the hot water, winter generation far less.

Heat pumps in Hereford: questions

How long does a heat pump survey take in Hereford?

A home survey in Hereford 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.

Do you cover Ross-on-Wye as well as Hereford?

Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Ross-on-Wye, which is about 12 miles south-east of Hereford, and across Herefordshire.

Where would the outdoor unit go on a Hereford 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 Hereford home.

How long does installation take in Hereford?

Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for a Hereford home states the expected time.

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