- Area
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode district
- PA28
- Nation
- Scotland
- Guide price
- From £270 inc VAT
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
Heat pump radiators for Campbeltown homes
Every property in Campbeltown 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.
Radiator fitting in Campbeltown is scheduled with your heat pump installation so the system is drained only once. For period homes in Campbeltown and across Argyll and Bute, column radiators can keep the character of a room while giving enough heat at low temperatures.
We size each radiator to your room-by-room heat loss so a heat pump can heat your home at a low, efficient flow temperature.
- Extensions and loft conversions with large areas of glazing
- Rooms that already feel slow to heat, such as bay-windowed living rooms
- Homes switching from a gas, oil or LPG boiler to a heat pump
What's included
- Draining, refilling, cleaning and inhibitor treatment of the heating system
- Pipework checks and any agreed pipe upgrades
- A radiator schedule showing which radiators stay, which change and their outputs
- Room-by-room heat loss figures for every heated room
- Making good around brackets and pipe routes, with any decorating agreed in your quote
In Campbeltown, bay-windowed front rooms are often the rooms that need a larger radiator when moving to a heat pump.
Grants and rules for heat pumps in Scotland
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme does not apply in Scotland. Instead, homeowners in Campbeltown 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 Campbeltown property at survey.
Heat pump radiators costs around Campbeltown
Guide prices for Campbeltown and the rest of Argyll and Bute are shown below, installed and inc VAT. We publish ranges rather than a single figure because design details move the price, and the written quote after survey fixes it.
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Replacement radiator, sized for a heat pump (each, fitted) | £270–£490 |
| Upgrade of about 10 radiators | £2,150–£5,400 |
| Pipework upgrade (e.g. microbore to larger bore) | £1,600–£3,800 |
Installed, inc VAT. The survey lists which radiators need changing.
Designing for Campbeltown's winters
Campbeltown has about 7 hours 04 minutes of daylight at midwinter against 17 hours 29 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.
From survey to switch-on in Campbeltown
- Start online with a guide price or call us.
- A home survey in Campbeltown 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.
Campbeltown is in an area we cover by arrangement, so survey dates and any travel costs are confirmed individually in your quote.
Heat pump radiator upgrades in Campbeltown: questions
Do you cover Girvan as well as Campbeltown?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Girvan, which is about 32 miles south-east of Campbeltown, and across Argyll and Bute.
What size heat pump does a Campbeltown 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 Campbeltown home.
How long does installation take in Campbeltown?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for a Campbeltown home states the expected time.
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump?
Not necessarily: many homes keep most of their radiators and replace only a few. The heat loss survey checks each room against its existing radiator at the planned flow temperature. Rooms with large windows, high ceilings or extensions are the usual candidates for an upgrade, while bedrooms often need no change. Your radiator schedule lists every decision.
Are fan-assisted radiators noisy?
Fan-assisted radiators make a low, steady fan sound when running at higher output, and many have quieter settings for bedrooms at night. They are useful where wall space is short, such as a kitchen with few clear walls. They need a small electrical supply, which we plan into the installation if you choose them.