Homes across Oxfordshire — in Oxford, Banbury, Abingdon and Bicester and beyond — can book a survey for an air source heat pump. Prices below are guide ranges for Oxfordshire, installed and including VAT.
Towns we cover in Oxfordshire
Heat pump services in Oxfordshire
Grants and rules for heat pumps in England
Homes in Oxfordshire 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.
Guide prices in Oxfordshire
| Home | Typical size | Installed guide price | After £7,500 grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 bedroom flat or small terrace | 4–5 kW | £9,900–£13,000 | £2,400–£5,500 |
| 2–3 bedroom terrace or semi | 5–7 kW | £10,900–£14,050 | £3,400–£6,550 |
| 3 bedroom semi or small detached | 6–9 kW | £12,500–£16,100 | £5,000–£8,600 |
| 4 bedroom detached | 8–12 kW | £14,550–£18,700 | £7,050–£11,200 |
| 5+ bedroom or larger older house | 11–16 kW | £17,150–£23,400 | £9,650–£15,900 |
Installed, inc VAT: unit, cylinder, controls, minor pipework and commissioning.
Questions
How much disruption does a heat pump installation cause?
A heat pump installation causes some disruption, mostly while pipework is run and the cylinder is fitted. Floorboards may be lifted in places, a hole is drilled through an outside wall for the pipes, and heating and hot water are off for part of the work. Installers use dust sheets and tidy up at the end of each day. If radiators or pipework are changing, we explain which rooms are affected and roughly when before work starts.
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.
What warranty comes with a heat pump?
A new heat pump comes with a manufacturer warranty, which passes to you, and the length depends on the make and model. Our workmanship guarantee is set out in writing in your quote. Manufacturer warranties usually depend on the system being registered and serviced as the manufacturer requires, so keep your handover pack, MCS certificate and service records together. We explain the warranty conditions for your chosen unit before you accept the quote.
Can I have a heat pump in a flat or a small home?
Yes, many flats and small homes can have a heat pump, usually a smaller unit of around 4–5 kW. For a flat, the key questions are where the outdoor unit can go, such as a balcony, wall or yard, and whether the freeholder agrees. Flats may also need planning permission, depending on the rules in your nation, which we check at survey. In small homes the usual limit is cylinder space. Where a wet system will not fit, an air-to-air heat pump can heat individual rooms.