- Area
- Shropshire
- Postcode district
- SY11
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Shrewsbury, Market Drayton, Church Stretton
Oswestry is in Shropshire. 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, and survey arrangements for Oswestry are confirmed when you enquire.
Heat pump services in Oswestry
All services in Oswestry:
Grants and rules for heat pumps in England
Homes in Oswestry 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 Oswestry
Here are typical prices for an air source heat pump in Shropshire, 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 | 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 Oswestry?
On the shortest day Oswestry gets about 7 hours 35 minutes of daylight, with the noon sun around 14° up. The heating season runs from autumn into spring, so a heat pump that is sized correctly and set up with weather compensation does most of its work in steady, cool conditions.
Heat pumps in Oswestry: questions
Where would the outdoor unit go on an Oswestry 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 Oswestry home.
How soon can you survey a home in Oswestry?
Survey dates depend on how busy installers are in Shropshire. We offer the next available dates when you enquire and confirm them in writing.
Can you service a heat pump in Oswestry that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Oswestry, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.
How long does installation take in Oswestry?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for an Oswestry home states the expected time.