- Area
- Highlands and Islands
- Postcode district
- ZE1
- Nation
- Scotland
- Main grant
- Home Energy Scotland, up to £7,500
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
Heat pump grants for Lerwick homes
A heat pump suits most Lerwick 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 Lerwick is likely to qualify for. Homeowners in Lerwick get a clear written quote showing the full price and any funding that applies.
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.
- Scottish homeowners applying through Home Energy Scotland, including rural and island homes
- Anyone unsure which scheme applies and wanting it checked before committing
What's included
- Written quote showing the full price and any grant deduction
- Installation scheduled around your grant confirmation or funding offer
- Eligibility check for the scheme that covers your nation
- MCS certificate and handover documents after installation
- Quote and technical details for Home Energy Scotland applications (Scotland)
Oil and LPG-heated homes around Lerwick can have their options set out alongside the cost of a full system.
Grants and rules for heat pumps in Scotland
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme does not apply in Scotland. Instead, homeowners in Lerwick can apply to Home Energy Scotland for a grant of up to £7,500 towards a heat pump, with up to £1,500 more for eligible rural and island homes, plus an optional interest-free loan of up to £7,500. You need a written funding offer before any work starts.
Installing heat pumps is zero-rated for VAT across the UK until 31 March 2027. Scotland has its own permitted development rules for air source heat pumps and its own building standards, so we confirm what applies to your Lerwick 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.
Designing for Lerwick's winters
Lerwick has about 5 hours 49 minutes of daylight at midwinter against 18 hours 56 minutes in midsummer. Heat pumps are designed to keep working well below freezing, but the design temperature for the survey is set for local conditions, not an average day.
What happens after you enquire in Lerwick?
- Tell us about your home: postcode, property type and current heating.
- We book a survey in Lerwick; the surveyor measures rooms, windows and radiators and looks at cylinder space.
- The design and quote arrive in writing, including radiator changes and the outdoor unit position.
- On installation days the old system is removed and the new one fitted and filled.
- We commission the heat pump, show you the controls and register the installation.
Lerwick is in an area we cover by arrangement, so survey dates and any travel costs are confirmed individually in your quote.
Heat pump grants in Lerwick: questions
Where would the outdoor unit go on a Lerwick 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 Lerwick home.
How long does a heat pump survey take in Lerwick?
A home survey in Lerwick usually takes one to two hours. The surveyor measures every heated room, checks windows, walls and radiators, and looks at where the outdoor unit and cylinder can go.
Can you service a heat pump in Lerwick that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Lerwick, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.
Can I start work before my Home Energy Scotland offer arrives?
No. In Scotland you must receive a written funding offer from Home Energy Scotland before work starts, otherwise the work may not be funded. We plan the installation date only once your offer is confirmed. Funding is first come, first served, so it helps to apply once you have your written quote.
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.