- Area
- County Antrim
- Postcode district
- BT1
- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Guide price
- From £240 inc VAT
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
Heat pump radiators for Belfast homes
Most homes can run on a heat pump if the system is designed properly, and Belfast is no different. The key is matching the heat pump and radiators to the home's heat loss.
For period homes in Belfast and across County Antrim, column radiators can keep the character of a room while giving enough heat at low temperatures. Extensions and kitchen-diners around Belfast with large glazed areas get their own radiator calculation.
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
- Pipework checks and any agreed pipe upgrades
- Making good around brackets and pipe routes, with any decorating agreed in your quote
- Draining, refilling, cleaning and inhibitor treatment of the heating system
- A radiator schedule showing which radiators stay, which change and their outputs
- Supply and fitting of new radiators, valves and brackets
Many older houses in Belfast still have their original single-panel radiators, so the survey checks each one against the room it heats.
Grants and rules for heat pumps in Northern Ireland
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme covers England and Wales only, and there is currently no dedicated heat pump grant for homeowners in Northern Ireland. Our quote for a Belfast home is therefore shown without a grant deduction; if support becomes available we will tell you how it applies.
There is no VAT on installing a heat pump in Northern Ireland until 31 March 2027, the same as in Great Britain. Planning and building control here follow Northern Ireland's own rules, so the survey checks the unit position against them.
What to budget for heat pump radiator upgrades in Belfast
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.
Short winter days in Belfast and what they mean
On the shortest day Belfast gets only about 7 hours 15 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.
From survey to switch-on in Belfast
- Tell us about your home: postcode, property type and current heating.
- We book a survey in Belfast; 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 Belfast: questions
Can you service a heat pump in Belfast that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Belfast, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.
How soon can you survey a home in Belfast?
Survey dates depend on how busy installers are in County Antrim. We offer the next available dates when you enquire and confirm them in writing.
How long does installation take in Belfast?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for a Belfast home states the expected time.
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.