- Area
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode district
- PA31
- Nation
- Scotland
- Guide price
- From £270 inc VAT
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
Before you book: heat pump radiator upgrades in Lochgilphead
The question for a Lochgilphead home is rarely whether a heat pump can work, but what needs to change to make it work well: radiator sizes, pipework, controls and where the unit goes.
We plan radiator upgrades in Lochgilphead so floorboards are lifted only where pipework genuinely needs changing. For period homes in Lochgilphead 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.
- Rooms with little wall space, where a fan-assisted radiator fits better
- Homes switching from a gas, oil or LPG boiler to a heat pump
- Rooms that already feel slow to heat, such as bay-windowed living rooms
What's included
- Balancing every radiator so each room heats evenly
- Room-by-room heat loss figures for every heated room
- Supply and fitting of new radiators, valves and brackets
- A radiator schedule showing which radiators stay, which change and their outputs
- Draining, refilling, cleaning and inhibitor treatment of the heating system
Extensions and kitchen-diners around Lochgilphead with large glazed areas get their own radiator calculation.
Grants and rules for heat pumps in Scotland
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme does not apply in Scotland. Instead, homeowners in Lochgilphead 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 Lochgilphead property at survey.
Heat pump radiators prices in Lochgilphead
Guide prices for Lochgilphead 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.
Winter daylight and heating in Lochgilphead
Lochgilphead has about 6 hours 56 minutes of daylight at midwinter against 17 hours 38 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 Lochgilphead?
- Start online with a guide price or call us.
- A home survey in Lochgilphead 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.
Lochgilphead 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 Lochgilphead: questions
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump in Lochgilphead?
Often some, not all. Heat pumps run best at lower water temperatures, so rooms with small radiators may need larger ones. The survey of your Lochgilphead home gives a room-by-room list.
Do you cover Dunoon as well as Lochgilphead?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Dunoon, which is about 21 miles east of Lochgilphead, and across Argyll and Bute.
How long does a heat pump survey take in Lochgilphead?
A home survey in Lochgilphead 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.
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.
Can I keep my radiators and just run the heat pump hotter?
You can, but it usually costs more to run. Every extra degree of flow temperature reduces a heat pump's efficiency, so a system designed at 55°C uses noticeably more electricity than one at 45°C for the same heat. A few well-chosen radiator upgrades often let the whole house run cooler, which is the better long-term trade.