- Area
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode district
- PA34
- Nation
- Scotland
- Guide price
- From £270 inc VAT
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
What to know about heat pump radiator upgrades in Oban
Every property in Oban 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.
In Oban, bay-windowed front rooms are often the rooms that need a larger radiator when moving to a heat pump. Radiator fitting in Oban is scheduled with your heat pump installation so the system is drained only once.
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
- Homes switching from a gas, oil or LPG boiler to a heat pump
- Rooms with little wall space, where a fan-assisted radiator fits better
What's included
- Room-by-room heat loss figures for every heated room
- Making good around brackets and pipe routes, with any decorating agreed in your quote
- Balancing every radiator so each room heats evenly
- A radiator schedule showing which radiators stay, which change and their outputs
- Pipework checks and any agreed pipe upgrades
For period homes in Oban and across Argyll and Bute, column radiators can keep the character of a room while giving enough heat at low temperatures.
Grants and rules for heat pumps in Scotland
In Scotland, heat pump funding comes through Home Energy Scotland rather than the Boiler Upgrade Scheme: a grant of up to £7,500 (up to £1,500 extra for eligible rural and island homes) and an optional interest-free loan of up to £7,500. For an Oban home, apply and receive the written offer before the installation date is fixed.
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 Oban property at survey.
Heat pump radiators costs around Oban
These are guide prices for Argyll and Bute, installed and including VAT. Your final price is fixed in a written quote after the survey and depends on the heat loss of the house, the radiators that need changing and where the unit goes.
| 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 Oban
Oban has about 6 hours 51 minutes of daylight at midwinter against 17 hours 44 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 Oban?
- Send your postcode and a few details, or use the guide price tool.
- A surveyor visits your Oban home, measures every room and checks where the outdoor unit can go.
- You receive a heat loss design and a fixed written quote, with any grant shown where it applies.
- Installers fit the unit, cylinder and any radiator changes, typically over 2–4 days on site.
- The system is commissioned, set up with weather compensation and handed over with the paperwork.
Oban 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 Oban: questions
Do you cover Lochgilphead as well as Oban?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Lochgilphead, which is about 26 miles south of Oban, and across Argyll and Bute.
How long does installation take in Oban?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for an Oban home states the expected time.
How long does a heat pump survey take in Oban?
A home survey in Oban 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 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.
Can radiators be changed without draining the whole system?
Radiator changes normally mean draining the heating system, which is why they are usually done as part of the heat pump installation. The system is then refilled, flushed, treated with inhibitor and balanced. Doing the radiators at the same time avoids draining twice and means the new radiators are commissioned with the heat pump.