- Area
- County Londonderry
- Postcode district
- BT48
- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Main grant
- No dedicated heat pump grant at present
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
What to know about heat pump grants in Derry/Londonderry
Every property in Derry/Londonderry is different, so the design starts from measurements rather than a rule of thumb. That keeps the system the right size and the running costs predictable.
Installation dates in Derry/Londonderry are fixed around any funding confirmation, so work does not start too early. For landlords with property in Derry/Londonderry, we explain the funding position for each home before quoting.
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
- MCS certificate and handover documents after installation
- Eligibility check for the scheme that covers your nation
- Written quote showing the full price and any grant deduction
- Installation scheduled around your grant confirmation or funding offer
Oil and LPG-heated homes around Derry/Londonderry can have their options set out alongside the cost of a full system.
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 Derry/Londonderry 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 Derry/Londonderry 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 Derry/Londonderry
Derry/Londonderry sees roughly 7 hours 10 minutes of daylight in December and 17 hours 22 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.
From survey to switch-on in Derry/Londonderry
- Send your postcode and a few details, or use the guide price tool.
- A surveyor visits your Derry/Londonderry home, measures every room and checks where the outdoor unit can go.
- You receive a heat loss design and a fixed written quote, with any grant shown where it applies.
- Installers fit the unit, cylinder and any radiator changes, typically over 2–4 days on site.
- The system is commissioned, set up with weather compensation and handed over with the paperwork.
Heat pump grants in Derry/Londonderry: questions
How long does installation take in Derry/Londonderry?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for a Derry/Londonderry home states the expected time.
How soon can you survey a home in Derry/Londonderry?
Survey dates depend on how busy installers are in County Londonderry. We offer the next available dates when you enquire and confirm them in writing.
Do you cover Limavady as well as Derry/Londonderry?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Limavady, which is about 15 miles east of Derry/Londonderry, and across County Londonderry.
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.