- Area
- Herefordshire
- Postcode district
- HR6
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Tenbury Wells, Hereford, Kington
We cover Leominster and nearby Tenbury Wells, Hereford and the rest of Herefordshire. A heat pump is a whole-system change, so the survey looks at radiators, pipework, the hot water cylinder and the best spot for the outdoor unit.
Heat pump services in Leominster
All services in Leominster:
Grants and rules for heat pumps in England
Homes in Leominster 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 Leominster
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 Leominster 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.
How long is the heating season in Leominster?
On the shortest day Leominster gets about 7 hours 42 minutes of daylight, with the noon sun around 14° up. The heating season runs from autumn into spring, so a heat pump that is sized correctly and set up with weather compensation does most of its work in steady, cool conditions.
Heat pumps in Leominster: questions
How soon can you survey a home in Leominster?
Survey dates depend on how busy installers are in Herefordshire. We offer the next available dates when you enquire and confirm them in writing.
Do you cover Tenbury Wells as well as Leominster?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Tenbury Wells, which is about 9 miles north-east of Leominster, and across Herefordshire.
What size heat pump does a Leominster 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 Leominster home.
How long does installation take in Leominster?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for a Leominster home states the expected time.