- Area
- Wiltshire
- Postcode district
- BA15
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Trowbridge, Melksham, Corsham
We cover Bradford-on-Avon and nearby Trowbridge, Melksham and the rest of Wiltshire. A heat pump is a whole-system change, so the survey looks at radiators, pipework, the hot water cylinder and the best spot for the outdoor unit.
Heat pump services in Bradford-on-Avon
All services in Bradford-on-Avon:
Grants and rules for heat pumps in England
Homes in Bradford-on-Avon 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 Bradford-on-Avon
Guide prices for Bradford-on-Avon and the rest of Wiltshire are shown below, installed and inc VAT. We publish ranges rather than a single figure because design details move the price, and the written quote after survey fixes it.
| Home | Typical size | Installed guide price | After £7,500 grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 bedroom flat or small terrace | 4–5 kW | £9,600–£12,650 | £2,100–£5,150 |
| 2–3 bedroom terrace or semi | 5–7 kW | £10,600–£13,650 | £3,100–£6,150 |
| 3 bedroom semi or small detached | 6–9 kW | £12,100–£15,650 | £4,600–£8,150 |
| 4 bedroom detached | 8–12 kW | £14,150–£18,200 | £6,650–£10,700 |
| 5+ bedroom or larger older house | 11–16 kW | £16,650–£22,750 | £9,150–£15,250 |
Installed, inc VAT: unit, cylinder, controls, minor pipework and commissioning.
Designing for Bradford-on-Avon's winters
On the shortest day Bradford-on-Avon gets about 7 hours 51 minutes of daylight, and the winter sun reaches only around 15° above the horizon at noon. Winters this far south are milder than in most of the UK, which helps a heat pump run at low flow temperatures for much of the season.
Heat pumps in Bradford-on-Avon: questions
How long does installation take in Bradford-on-Avon?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for a Bradford-on-Avon home states the expected time.
Where would the outdoor unit go on a Bradford-on-Avon 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 Bradford-on-Avon home.
Do you cover Trowbridge as well as Bradford-on-Avon?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Trowbridge, which is about 3 miles south-east of Bradford-on-Avon, and across Wiltshire.
How soon can you survey a home in Bradford-on-Avon?
Survey dates depend on how busy installers are in Wiltshire. We offer the next available dates when you enquire and confirm them in writing.