- Area
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode district
- TD7
- Nation
- Scotland
- Nearby
- Galashiels, Hawick, Jedburgh
From Selkirk out to Galashiels and Hawick, we arrange heat pump surveys, installation and aftercare across the Scottish Borders. Each job is designed around the home's measured heat loss.
Heat pump services in Selkirk
All services in Selkirk:
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 Selkirk 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 Selkirk property at survey.
Heat pump guide prices in Selkirk
The ranges below are typical installed prices for homes in the Scottish Borders, including VAT. A survey sets the exact figure, because two similar-looking houses in Selkirk can need quite different radiators and pipework.
| 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.
How long is the heating season in Selkirk?
Selkirk has about 7 hours 03 minutes of daylight at midwinter against 17 hours 30 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 Selkirk: questions
How long does a heat pump survey take in Selkirk?
A home survey in Selkirk 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.
How long does installation take in Selkirk?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for a Selkirk home states the expected time.
What size heat pump does a Selkirk 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 Selkirk home.
Can you service a heat pump in Selkirk that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Selkirk, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.