- Area
- Leicestershire
- Postcode district
- LE13
- Nation
- England
- Main grant
- Boiler Upgrade Scheme, £7,500
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
Heat pump grants for Melton Mowbray homes
A heat pump suits most Melton Mowbray homes, but the details decide how efficiently it runs. Our survey looks at insulation, radiators and hot water use room by room.
Across Melton Mowbray and Leicestershire, the paperwork for funding applications is prepared alongside your quote. For landlords with property in Melton Mowbray, 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
- Homeowners in England and Wales replacing gas, oil, LPG or electric heating
- Landlords in England and Wales, who can apply for their let properties
What's included
- Written quote showing the full price and any grant deduction
- Boiler Upgrade Scheme application made by the MCS-certified installer (England and Wales)
- 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
Oil and LPG-heated homes around Melton Mowbray can have their options set out alongside the cost of a full system.
Grants and rules for heat pumps in England
Homes in Melton Mowbray 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.
There is no VAT on installing a heat pump anywhere in the UK until 31 March 2027. In England most houses can have an air source heat pump under permitted development, provided the unit meets the MCS noise and siting standards; the old 1 m boundary limit was removed on 29 May 2025. We flag listed buildings, flats and sensitive conservation-area positions 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.
Short winter days in Melton Mowbray and what they mean
Melton Mowbray has about 7 hours 36 minutes of daylight at midwinter and 16 hours 53 minutes at midsummer. That swing matters if you pair a heat pump with solar panels: summer generation can cover much of the hot water, winter generation far less.
How installation works in Melton Mowbray
- Tell us about your home: postcode, property type and current heating.
- We book a survey in Melton Mowbray; 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.
Heat pump grants in Melton Mowbray: questions
How long does installation take in Melton Mowbray?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for a Melton Mowbray home states the expected time.
Do you cover Oakham as well as Melton Mowbray?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Oakham, which is about 9 miles south-east of Melton Mowbray, and across Leicestershire.
Where would the outdoor unit go on a Melton Mowbray 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 Melton Mowbray home.
Do I need an EPC for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme?
No longer. Since 28 April 2026, a valid EPC is not required for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme in England and Wales. The system must still meet the home's full heating and hot water needs, which the room-by-room heat loss calculation confirms. The other eligibility rules, such as owning the property, still apply.
Who applies for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme?
In England and Wales, the MCS-certified installer applies to Ofgem for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme on your behalf, and the grant is deducted from your quote. Ofgem then contacts you as the property owner to confirm the details. Your quote names the MCS-certified installer for your job, so you know who is making the application.