- Area
- Leicestershire
- Postcode district
- LE1
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Oadby, Wigston Magna, Earl Shilton
Leicester is in Leicestershire, and the nearest towns we also cover include Oadby and Wigston Magna. 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.
Heat pump services in Leicester
All services in Leicester:
Grants and rules for heat pumps in England
Homes in Leicester 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 Leicester
These are guide prices for Leicestershire, installed and including VAT. Your final price is fixed in a written quote after the survey and depends on the heat loss of the house, the radiators that need changing and where the unit goes.
| 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 Leicester?
Leicester has about 7 hours 38 minutes of daylight at midwinter and 16 hours 52 minutes at midsummer. That swing matters if you pair a heat pump with solar panels: summer generation can cover much of the hot water, winter generation far less.
Heat pumps in Leicester: questions
Where would the outdoor unit go on a Leicester house?
Usually at the side or rear, on a level base with space around it for airflow and servicing, away from bedroom windows where possible. The surveyor checks positions at your Leicester home.
How long does a heat pump survey take in Leicester?
A home survey in Leicester 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 Oadby as well as Leicester?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Oadby, which is about 3 miles south-east of Leicester, and across Leicestershire.
How long does installation take in Leicester?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for a Leicester home states the expected time.