- Area
- Highlands and Islands
- Postcode district
- PH22
- Nation
- Scotland
- Nearby
- Inverness, Nairn, Forres
We cover Aviemore and nearby Inverness, Nairn and the rest of the Highlands and Islands. 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 Aviemore
All services in Aviemore:
Grants and rules for heat pumps in Scotland
In Scotland, heat pump funding comes through Home Energy Scotland rather than the Boiler Upgrade Scheme: a grant of up to £7,500 (up to £1,500 extra for eligible rural and island homes) and an optional interest-free loan of up to £7,500. For an Aviemore home, apply and receive the written offer before the installation date is fixed.
There is no VAT on installing a heat pump anywhere in the UK, Scotland included, until 31 March 2027. Scottish permitted development rules and building standards apply, and the surveyor checks the unit position and any listed or conservation-area constraints.
Heat pump guide prices in Aviemore
Guide prices for Aviemore and the rest of the Highlands and Islands are shown below, installed and inc VAT. We publish ranges rather than a single figure because design details move the price, and the written quote after survey fixes it.
| Home | Typical size | Installed guide price |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 bedroom flat or small terrace | 4–5 kW | £10,650–£14,000 |
| 2–3 bedroom terrace or semi | 5–7 kW | £11,750–£15,100 |
| 3 bedroom semi or small detached | 6–9 kW | £13,450–£17,350 |
| 4 bedroom detached | 8–12 kW | £15,700–£20,150 |
| 5+ bedroom or larger older house | 11–16 kW | £18,500–£25,200 |
Installed, inc VAT: unit, cylinder, controls, minor pipework and commissioning. In Scotland, Home Energy Scotland grants of up to £7,500 and interest-free loans may reduce the cost.
Short winter days in Aviemore and what they mean
Aviemore has about 6 hours 40 minutes of daylight at midwinter against 17 hours 57 minutes in midsummer. Heat pumps are designed to keep working well below freezing, but the design temperature for the survey is set for local conditions, not an average day.
Heat pumps in Aviemore: questions
How soon can you survey a home in Aviemore?
Survey dates depend on how busy installers are in the Highlands and Islands. We offer the next available dates when you enquire and confirm them in writing.
What size heat pump does an Aviemore 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 Aviemore home.
Can you service a heat pump in Aviemore that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Aviemore, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.
Do you cover Inverness as well as Aviemore?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Inverness, which is about 25 miles north-west of Aviemore, and across the Highlands and Islands.