- Area
- Surrey
- Postcode district
- RH4
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Reigate, Redhill, Cobham
Dorking is in Surrey, and the nearest towns we also cover include Reigate and Redhill. 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 Dorking
All services in Dorking:
Grants and rules for heat pumps in England
In England the Boiler Upgrade Scheme gives £7,500 towards an air source heat pump (£9,000 if it replaces oil or LPG, from 21 July 2026 to 31 March 2027), and since 28 April 2026 a valid EPC is no longer needed. The grant is applied for by the MCS-certified installer and shown as a deduction on your Dorking quote.
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 Dorking
Here are typical prices for an air source heat pump in Surrey, 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 | £10,150–£13,400 | £2,650–£5,900 |
| 2–3 bedroom terrace or semi | 5–7 kW | £11,250–£14,450 | £3,750–£6,950 |
| 3 bedroom semi or small detached | 6–9 kW | £12,850–£16,600 | £5,350–£9,100 |
| 4 bedroom detached | 8–12 kW | £15,000–£19,250 | £7,500–£11,750 |
| 5+ bedroom or larger older house | 11–16 kW | £17,650–£24,100 | £10,150–£16,600 |
Installed, inc VAT: unit, cylinder, controls, minor pipework and commissioning.
Winter daylight and heating in Dorking
Dorking sees roughly 7 hours 52 minutes of daylight in late December against 16 hours 35 minutes in June. Milder southern winters suit heat pumps well, though the system is still sized for a cold snap rather than an average day.
Heat pumps in Dorking: questions
How long does a heat pump survey take in Dorking?
A home survey in Dorking 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.
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump in Dorking?
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 Dorking home gives a room-by-room list.
Do you cover Reigate as well as Dorking?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Reigate, which is about 6 miles east of Dorking, and across Surrey.
Where would the outdoor unit go on a Dorking 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 Dorking home.