- Area
- Warwickshire
- Postcode district
- B49
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Stratford-upon-Avon, Redditch, Evesham
Alcester is in Warwickshire. 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 Alcester are confirmed when you enquire.
Heat pump services in Alcester
All services in Alcester:
Grants and rules for heat pumps in England
Homes in Alcester 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 Alcester
The ranges below are typical installed prices for homes in Warwickshire, including VAT. A survey sets the exact figure, because two similar-looking houses in Alcester can need quite different radiators and pipework.
| 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 Alcester?
Alcester has about 7 hours 42 minutes of daylight at midwinter and 16 hours 47 minutes at midsummer. That swing matters if you pair a heat pump with solar panels: summer generation can cover much of the hot water, winter generation far less.
Heat pumps in Alcester: questions
What size heat pump does an Alcester 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 Alcester home.
How soon can you survey a home in Alcester?
Survey dates depend on how busy installers are in Warwickshire. We offer the next available dates when you enquire and confirm them in writing.
Can you service a heat pump in Alcester that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Alcester, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.
Do you cover Stratford-upon-Avon as well as Alcester?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Stratford-upon-Avon, which is about 7 miles east of Alcester, and across Warwickshire.