- Area
- Lanarkshire
- Postcode district
- ML3
- Nation
- Scotland
- Nearby
- Motherwell, Bellshill, Wishaw
Hamilton is in Lanarkshire. Whether you are replacing a gas, oil or electric system, the design starts with measuring how much heat each room loses on a cold day, and survey arrangements for Hamilton are confirmed when you enquire.
Heat pump services in Hamilton
All services in Hamilton:
Grants and rules for heat pumps in Scotland
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme does not apply in Scotland. Instead, homeowners in Hamilton can apply to Home Energy Scotland for a grant of up to £7,500 towards a heat pump, with up to £1,500 more for eligible rural and island homes, plus an optional interest-free loan of up to £7,500. You need a written funding offer before any work starts.
Installing heat pumps is zero-rated for VAT across the UK until 31 March 2027. Scotland has its own permitted development rules for air source heat pumps and its own building standards, so we confirm what applies to your Hamilton property at survey.
Heat pump guide prices in Hamilton
Here are typical prices for an air source heat pump in Lanarkshire, installed and including VAT. Use the guide price tool for a figure based on your home, then a survey confirms it in writing.
| Home | Typical size | Installed guide price |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 bedroom flat or small terrace | 4–5 kW | £9,500–£12,500 |
| 2–3 bedroom terrace or semi | 5–7 kW | £10,500–£13,500 |
| 3 bedroom semi or small detached | 6–9 kW | £12,000–£15,500 |
| 4 bedroom detached | 8–12 kW | £14,000–£18,000 |
| 5+ bedroom or larger older house | 11–16 kW | £16,500–£22,500 |
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 Hamilton's winters
On the shortest day Hamilton gets only about 7 hours 00 minutes of daylight, with the sun around 11° up at noon. Long Scottish winters mean the heat pump runs for much of the year, so careful sizing, good controls and correctly sized radiators make a real difference.
Heat pumps in Hamilton: questions
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump in Hamilton?
Often some, not all. Heat pumps run best at lower water temperatures, so rooms with small radiators may need larger ones. The survey of your Hamilton home gives a room-by-room list.
How soon can you survey a home in Hamilton?
Survey dates depend on how busy installers are in Lanarkshire. We offer the next available dates when you enquire and confirm them in writing.
How long does a heat pump survey take in Hamilton?
A home survey in Hamilton 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 Motherwell as well as Hamilton?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Motherwell, which is about 2 miles north-east of Hamilton, and across Lanarkshire.