- Area
- Highlands and Islands
- Postcode district
- IV26
- Nation
- Scotland
- Nearby
- Dingwall, Inverness, Nairn
Homes in Ullapool and the wider IV26 district can book a free survey for installation enquiries. Nearby we also cover Dingwall (about 34 miles south-east) and Inverness.
Heat pump services in Ullapool
All services in Ullapool:
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 Ullapool 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 Ullapool
The ranges below are typical installed prices for homes in the Highlands and Islands, including VAT. A survey sets the exact figure, because two similar-looking houses in Ullapool can need quite different radiators and pipework.
| 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.
Designing for Ullapool's winters
Ullapool has about 6 hours 29 minutes of daylight at midwinter against 18 hours 09 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 Ullapool: questions
How soon can you survey a home in Ullapool?
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.
How long does a heat pump survey take in Ullapool?
A home survey in Ullapool 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.
How long does installation take in Ullapool?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for an Ullapool home states the expected time.
Can you service a heat pump in Ullapool that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Ullapool, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.