Across the UK, the installation of heat pumps is also zero-rated for VAT until 31 March 2027, so a qualifying installation has no VAT added to the quoted price. Our guide prices are shown including VAT on that basis.
For landlords with property in Warwickshire, we explain the funding position for each home before quoting. Installation dates in Warwickshire are fixed around any funding confirmation, so work does not start too early. Homeowners in Warwickshire get a clear written quote showing the full price and any funding that applies.
Who it suits
- Landlords in England and Wales, who can apply for their let properties
- Homes in England and Wales on oil or LPG, where a higher grant applies between set dates
- Homeowners in England and Wales replacing gas, oil, LPG or electric heating
- Anyone unsure which scheme applies and wanting it checked before committing
Grants and rules for heat pumps in England
In England the Boiler Upgrade Scheme gives £7,500 towards an air source heat pump (£9,000 if it replaces oil or LPG, from 21 July 2026 to 31 March 2027), and since 28 April 2026 a valid EPC is no longer needed. The grant is applied for by the MCS-certified installer and shown as a deduction on your quote.
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.
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.
Towns we cover in Warwickshire
We cover 10 towns in Warwickshire for heat pump grants. Each links to local guide prices and the grant position for England.
| Town | Postcode district | Nearest town | Midwinter daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuneaton | CV11 | Bedworth | 7 h 39 min |
| Rugby | CV21 | Lutterworth | 7 h 40 min |
| Royal Leamington Spa | CV31 | Warwick | 7 h 41 min |
| Warwick | CV34 | Royal Leamington Spa | 7 h 41 min |
| Bedworth | CV12 | Nuneaton | 7 h 39 min |
| Stratford-upon-Avon | CV37 | Alcester | 7 h 42 min |
| Kenilworth | CV8 | Warwick | 7 h 41 min |
| Alcester | B49 | Stratford-upon-Avon | 7 h 42 min |
| Atherstone | CV9 | Nuneaton | 7 h 38 min |
| Shipston-on-Stour | CV36 | Stratford-upon-Avon | 7 h 44 min |
Heat pump grants questions
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.
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.
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.