- Area
- Leicestershire
- Postcode district
- LE2
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Wigston Magna, Leicester, Earl Shilton
We cover Oadby and nearby Wigston Magna, Leicester and the rest of Leicestershire. 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 Oadby
All services in Oadby:
Grants and rules for heat pumps in England
Homes in Oadby 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 Oadby
The ranges below are typical installed prices for homes in Leicestershire, including VAT. A survey sets the exact figure, because two similar-looking houses in Oadby can need quite different radiators and pipework.
| 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 Oadby?
Oadby has about 7 hours 38 minutes of daylight at midwinter and 16 hours 51 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 Oadby: questions
Where would the outdoor unit go on an Oadby 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 Oadby home.
Can you service a heat pump in Oadby that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Oadby, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.
How soon can you survey a home in Oadby?
Survey dates depend on how busy installers are in Leicestershire. We offer the next available dates when you enquire and confirm them in writing.
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump in Oadby?
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 Oadby home gives a room-by-room list.