Homes across the Isle of Wight — in Newport (Isle of Wight), Ryde, Cowes and Sandown and beyond — can book a survey for an air source heat pump. Prices below are guide ranges for the Isle of Wight, installed and including VAT.
Towns we cover in the Isle of Wight
Heat pump services in the Isle of Wight
Grants and rules for heat pumps in 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 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.
Guide prices in the Isle of Wight
| Home | Typical size | Installed guide price | After £7,500 grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 bedroom flat or small terrace | 4–5 kW | £10,050–£13,250 | £2,550–£5,750 |
| 2–3 bedroom terrace or semi | 5–7 kW | £11,150–£14,300 | £3,650–£6,800 |
| 3 bedroom semi or small detached | 6–9 kW | £12,700–£16,450 | £5,200–£8,950 |
| 4 bedroom detached | 8–12 kW | £14,850–£19,100 | £7,350–£11,600 |
| 5+ bedroom or larger older house | 11–16 kW | £17,500–£23,850 | £10,000–£16,350 |
Installed, inc VAT: unit, cylinder, controls, minor pipework and commissioning.
Questions
Can I keep my boiler and add a heat pump?
Yes, you can keep your boiler and add a heat pump as a hybrid system, where the heat pump usually handles most of the heating and the boiler helps on the coldest days or with hot water. A hybrid system is a guide price of £7,000–£11,000, installed and including VAT. Hybrid systems are not eligible for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme in England and Wales, so we compare both options with you at survey. See hybrid heat pumps.
How long does a heat pump installation take?
A typical home installation takes 2–4 days on site, longer if radiators or pipework are being changed. The work usually runs in stages: the outdoor unit and pipe runs, then the cylinder and indoor connections, then filling, commissioning and showing you the controls. Your heating and hot water are off for part of the work, and we agree the plan with you beforehand. Timings are typical rather than fixed. See how it works.
Can you service or repair a heat pump fitted by another installer?
Yes, we can usually service and repair air source heat pumps fitted by other installers. Tell us the make and model, any error code and how the system is behaving. A fault-finding visit is charged at a rate agreed before we attend, and servicing is a paid visit. We check whether a manufacturer warranty still applies before work starts, and if a unit is beyond economic repair we can quote for a replacement.
Is there a heat pump grant in Northern Ireland?
There is no dedicated heat pump grant for homeowners in Northern Ireland at present. Heat pumps have sometimes been funded through the Northern Ireland Sustainable Energy Programme, so it is worth checking what is open when you enquire. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme covers England and Wales only, and Home Energy Scotland funding is for Scotland. Your written quote for a Northern Ireland home shows the price with no grant deducted unless funding has been confirmed.