- Area
- County Down
- Postcode district
- BT23
- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Main grant
- No dedicated heat pump grant at present
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
Heat pump grants for Newtownards homes
A heat pump suits most Newtownards homes, but the details decide how efficiently it runs. Our survey looks at insulation, radiators and hot water use room by room.
We confirm at the survey which funding route a home in Newtownards is likely to qualify for. Across Newtownards and County Down, the paperwork for funding applications is prepared alongside your quote.
Heat pump funding depends on which UK nation you live in, so we confirm what applies to your home and handle the grant steps alongside your quote.
- Anyone unsure which scheme applies and wanting it checked before committing
What's included
- Installation scheduled around your grant confirmation or funding offer
- Written quote showing the full price and any grant deduction
- Eligibility check for the scheme that covers your nation
- MCS certificate and handover documents after installation
Homeowners in Newtownards get a clear written quote showing the full price and any funding that applies.
Grants and rules for heat pumps in Northern Ireland
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme covers England and Wales only, and there is currently no dedicated heat pump grant for homeowners in Northern Ireland. Our quote for a Newtownards home is therefore shown without a grant deduction; if support becomes available we will tell you how it applies.
Installing heat pumps has been zero-rated for VAT in Northern Ireland since 1 May 2023, in line with the rest of the UK, until 31 March 2027. Northern Ireland has its own permitted development rules and building regulations, and we confirm what applies to your Newtownards property at survey.
Grants and VAT across the UK
| Nation | Main support for heat pumps | Key points |
|---|---|---|
| England | Boiler Upgrade Scheme: £7,500 (£9,000 replacing oil or LPG, 21 July 2026 to 31 March 2027; £2,500 air-to-air) | MCS-certified installer applies; deducted from your quote |
| Wales | Boiler Upgrade Scheme: £7,500 (£9,000 replacing oil or LPG, 21 July 2026 to 31 March 2027) | Same scheme and rules as England |
| Scotland | Home Energy Scotland grant up to £7,500, plus up to £1,500 rural uplift; interest-free loan up to £7,500 | You apply; written offer needed before work starts |
| Northern Ireland | No dedicated heat pump grant for homeowners at present | Some heat pumps funded through NISEP in the past |
Heat pump installation is zero-rated for VAT across the UK, including Northern Ireland, until 31 March 2027. Scheme figures as at October 2026; check gov.uk, Ofgem or Home Energy Scotland before relying on them.
Winter daylight and heating in Newtownards
Newtownards sees roughly 7 hours 15 minutes of daylight in December and 17 hours 17 minutes in June. With a longer heating season than the south, the gains from low flow temperatures and good controls add up over the year.
What happens after you enquire in Newtownards?
- Start online with a guide price or call us.
- A home survey in Newtownards gives us the room-by-room heat loss.
- Your written quote sets out the design, the price and the grant position where you live.
- Installation is booked for dates that suit you; most homes take 2–4 days on site.
- After commissioning you get a handover of the controls and settings, plus the certificates.
Heat pump grants in Newtownards: questions
What size heat pump does a Newtownards 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 Newtownards home.
Where would the outdoor unit go on a Newtownards 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 Newtownards home.
Can you service a heat pump in Newtownards that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Newtownards, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.
Is VAT charged on heat pump installations?
Across the UK, including Northern Ireland, the installation of heat pumps is zero-rated for VAT until 31 March 2027, which means no VAT is added to a qualifying installation. Our guide prices are shown including VAT on that basis. Your written quote shows how VAT applies to each item of work, so there are no surprises on the final invoice.
How much is the heat pump grant?
It depends on where you live. In England and Wales, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme pays £7,500 towards an air-to-water heat pump, or £9,000 when replacing oil or LPG heating for installations from 21 July 2026 to 31 March 2027. In Scotland, Home Energy Scotland offers up to £7,500, plus a rural uplift and an optional loan. Northern Ireland has no dedicated grant at present.