- Area
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode district
- TD5
- Nation
- Scotland
- Nearby
- Jedburgh, Duns, Galashiels
Kelso is in the Scottish Borders, and the nearest towns we also cover include Jedburgh and Duns. 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 Kelso
All services in Kelso:
Grants and rules for heat pumps in Scotland
In Scotland, heat pump funding comes through Home Energy Scotland rather than the Boiler Upgrade Scheme: a grant of up to £7,500 (up to £1,500 extra for eligible rural and island homes) and an optional interest-free loan of up to £7,500. For a Kelso home, apply and receive the written offer before the installation date is fixed.
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 Kelso property at survey.
Heat pump guide prices in Kelso
Here are typical prices for an air source heat pump in the Scottish Borders, 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 | £9,700–£12,750 |
| 2–3 bedroom terrace or semi | 5–7 kW | £10,700–£13,750 |
| 3 bedroom semi or small detached | 6–9 kW | £12,250–£15,800 |
| 4 bedroom detached | 8–12 kW | £14,300–£18,350 |
| 5+ bedroom or larger older house | 11–16 kW | £16,850–£22,950 |
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.
Short winter days in Kelso and what they mean
Kelso has about 7 hours 02 minutes of daylight at midwinter against 17 hours 31 minutes in midsummer. Heat pumps are designed to keep working well below freezing, but the design temperature for the survey is set for local conditions, not an average day.
Heat pumps in Kelso: questions
How long does installation take in Kelso?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for a Kelso home states the expected time.
How soon can you survey a home in Kelso?
Survey dates depend on how busy installers are in the Scottish Borders. We offer the next available dates when you enquire and confirm them in writing.
What size heat pump does a Kelso home need?
It depends on the heat loss, not the postcode. As a rough guide, a 3 bedroom semi often needs 6–9 kW, but the room-by-room survey sets the actual size for your Kelso home.
Do you cover Jedburgh as well as Kelso?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Jedburgh, which is about 9 miles south-west of Kelso, and across the Scottish Borders.