- Area
- County Antrim
- Postcode district
- BT56
- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Guide price
- From £240 inc VAT
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
What to know about heat pump radiator upgrades in Portrush
A heat pump suits most Portrush homes, but the details decide how efficiently it runs. Our survey looks at insulation, radiators and hot water use room by room.
Many older houses in Portrush still have their original single-panel radiators, so the survey checks each one against the room it heats. We plan radiator upgrades in Portrush so floorboards are lifted only where pipework genuinely needs changing.
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.
- Homeowners who want the lowest practical flow temperature for efficiency
- 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
- Draining, refilling, cleaning and inhibitor treatment of the heating system
- A radiator schedule showing which radiators stay, which change and their outputs
- Pipework checks and any agreed pipe upgrades
- Room-by-room heat loss figures for every heated room
- Supply and fitting of new radiators, valves and brackets
For period homes in Portrush and across County Antrim, column radiators can keep the character of a room while giving enough heat at low temperatures.
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 Portrush 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.
Heat pump radiators costs around Portrush
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 Portrush and what they mean
Portrush sees roughly 7 hours 07 minutes of daylight in December and 17 hours 25 minutes in June. With a longer heating season than the south, the gains from low flow temperatures and good controls add up over the year.
The steps for heat pump radiator upgrades in Portrush
- Send your postcode and a few details, or use the guide price tool.
- A surveyor visits your Portrush 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.
Heat pump radiator upgrades in Portrush: questions
How long does a heat pump survey take in Portrush?
A home survey in Portrush 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.
Do you cover Portstewart as well as Portrush?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Portstewart, which is about 3 miles west of Portrush, and across County Antrim.
Where would the outdoor unit go on a Portrush house?
Usually at the side or rear, on a level base with space around it for airflow and servicing, away from bedroom windows where possible. The surveyor checks positions at your Portrush home.
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.
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.