- Area
- County Antrim
- Postcode district
- BT39
- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Guide price
- From £240 inc VAT
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
Heat pump radiators for Ballyclare homes
Most homes can run on a heat pump if the system is designed properly, and Ballyclare is no different. The key is matching the heat pump and radiators to the home's heat loss.
Many older houses in Ballyclare still have their original single-panel radiators, so the survey checks each one against the room it heats. Radiator fitting in Ballyclare 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.
- Rooms with little wall space, where a fan-assisted radiator fits better
- Extensions and loft conversions with large areas of glazing
- Homes switching from a gas, oil or LPG boiler to a heat pump
What's included
- Balancing every radiator so each room heats evenly
- Making good around brackets and pipe routes, with any decorating agreed in your quote
- Draining, refilling, cleaning and inhibitor treatment of the heating system
- Room-by-room heat loss figures for every heated room
- A radiator schedule showing which radiators stay, which change and their outputs
Extensions and kitchen-diners around Ballyclare with large glazed areas get their own radiator calculation.
Grants and rules for heat pumps in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland does not have a dedicated heat pump grant for homeowners at present, and the Boiler Upgrade Scheme does not apply here. Heat pumps have sometimes been funded through the Northern Ireland Sustainable Energy Programme, so it is worth checking what is open when you enquire about a home in Ballyclare.
Installing heat pumps has been zero-rated for VAT in Northern Ireland since 1 May 2023, in line with the rest of the UK, until 31 March 2027. Northern Ireland has its own permitted development rules and building regulations, and we confirm what applies to your Ballyclare property at survey.
What to budget for heat pump radiator upgrades in Ballyclare
These are guide prices for County Antrim, 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) | £240–£440 |
| Upgrade of about 10 radiators | £1,950–£4,850 |
| Pipework upgrade (e.g. microbore to larger bore) | £1,450–£3,400 |
Installed, inc VAT. The survey lists which radiators need changing.
Winter daylight and heating in Ballyclare
On the shortest day Ballyclare gets only about 7 hours 13 minutes of daylight and the noon sun sits around 12° above the horizon. Northern winters tend to be longer, so a well-designed, efficient system matters more here because it runs for more of the year.
What happens after you enquire in Ballyclare?
- Tell us about your home: postcode, property type and current heating.
- We book a survey in Ballyclare; 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 radiator upgrades in Ballyclare: questions
Do you cover Antrim as well as Ballyclare?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Antrim, which is about 8 miles south-west of Ballyclare, and across County Antrim.
How long does installation take in Ballyclare?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for a Ballyclare home states the expected time.
Can you service a heat pump in Ballyclare that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Ballyclare, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.
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.
How much does a heat pump radiator cost?
A replacement radiator sized for a heat pump has a guide price of £250–£450 each, installed and including VAT. Upgrading about ten radiators in a typical home has a guide price of £2,000–£5,000. The final price is fixed in your written quote after the survey, once the radiator schedule shows exactly which radiators change.