- Area
- West Yorkshire
- Postcode district
- LS18
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Yeadon, Guiseley, Leeds
From Horsforth out to Yeadon and Guiseley, we arrange heat pump surveys, installation and aftercare across West Yorkshire. Each job is designed around the home's measured heat loss.
Heat pump services in Horsforth
All services in Horsforth:
Grants and rules for heat pumps in England
Homes in Horsforth 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.
Installing heat pumps is zero-rated for VAT across the UK until 31 March 2027. Since 29 May 2025, permitted development in England allows up to two air source heat pumps on a house, each up to 1.5 m³, with no blanket 1 m boundary rule — the installation must still meet the MCS planning standards, including the noise check. Listed buildings, flats and some conservation-area positions need extra consent, which we check at survey.
Heat pump guide prices in Horsforth
These are guide prices for West Yorkshire, installed and including VAT. Your final price is fixed in a written quote after the survey and depends on the heat loss of the house, the radiators that need changing and where the unit goes.
| Home | Typical size | Installed guide price | After £7,500 grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 bedroom flat or small terrace | 4–5 kW | £9,300–£12,250 | £1,800–£4,750 |
| 2–3 bedroom terrace or semi | 5–7 kW | £10,300–£13,250 | £2,800–£5,750 |
| 3 bedroom semi or small detached | 6–9 kW | £11,750–£15,200 | £4,250–£7,700 |
| 4 bedroom detached | 8–12 kW | £13,700–£17,650 | £6,200–£10,150 |
| 5+ bedroom or larger older house | 11–16 kW | £16,150–£22,050 | £8,650–£14,550 |
Installed, inc VAT: unit, cylinder, controls, minor pipework and commissioning.
How long is the heating season in Horsforth?
On the shortest day Horsforth gets only about 7 hours 24 minutes of daylight and the noon sun sits around 13° above the horizon. Northern winters tend to be longer, so a well-designed, efficient system matters more here because it runs for more of the year.
Heat pumps in Horsforth: questions
Do you cover Yeadon as well as Horsforth?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Yeadon, which is about 3 miles north-west of Horsforth, and across West Yorkshire.
Can you service a heat pump in Horsforth that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Horsforth, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.
What size heat pump does a Horsforth 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 Horsforth home.
How long does installation take in Horsforth?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for a Horsforth home states the expected time.