- Area
- Devon
- Postcode district
- TQ9
- Nation
- England
- Guide price
- From £250 inc VAT
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
What to know about heat pump radiator upgrades in Totnes
Every property in Totnes 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.
Extensions and kitchen-diners around Totnes with large glazed areas get their own radiator calculation. We plan radiator upgrades in Totnes 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.
- Homes switching from a gas, oil or LPG boiler to a heat pump
- Extensions and loft conversions with large areas of glazing
- Homeowners who want the lowest practical flow temperature for efficiency
What's included
- Supply and fitting of new radiators, valves and brackets
- Room-by-room heat loss figures for every heated room
- Making good around brackets and pipe routes, with any decorating agreed in your quote
- Pipework checks and any agreed pipe upgrades
- Balancing every radiator so each room heats evenly
For period homes in Totnes and across Devon, column radiators can keep the character of a room while giving enough heat at low temperatures.
Grants and rules for heat pumps in England
Homes in Totnes can use the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, which takes £7,500 off the cost of an air source heat pump when it replaces fossil-fuel or electric heating. Replacing oil or LPG heating qualifies for £9,000 for installations from 21 July 2026 to 31 March 2027, and air-to-air systems for £2,500. The MCS-certified installer named in your quote applies for the grant and deducts it from the price.
There is no VAT on installing a heat pump anywhere in the UK until 31 March 2027. In England most houses can have an air source heat pump under permitted development, provided the unit meets the MCS noise and siting standards; the old 1 m boundary limit was removed on 29 May 2025. We flag listed buildings, flats and sensitive conservation-area positions at survey.
Guide prices for heat pump radiator upgrades in Totnes
Here are typical prices for heat pump radiator upgrades in Devon, installed and including VAT. Use the guide price tool for a figure based on your home, then a survey confirms it in writing.
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Replacement radiator, sized for a heat pump (each, fitted) | £250–£450 |
| Upgrade of about 10 radiators | £2,000–£5,050 |
| Pipework upgrade (e.g. microbore to larger bore) | £1,500–£3,550 |
Installed, inc VAT. The survey lists which radiators need changing.
Designing for Totnes's winters
On the shortest day Totnes gets about 8 hours 00 minutes of daylight, and the winter sun reaches only around 16° above the horizon at noon. Winters this far south are milder than in most of the UK, which helps a heat pump run at low flow temperatures for much of the season.
How installation works in Totnes
- Send your postcode and a few details, or use the guide price tool.
- A surveyor visits your Totnes 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 Totnes: questions
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump in Totnes?
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 Totnes home gives a room-by-room list.
How long does a heat pump survey take in Totnes?
A home survey in Totnes 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.
How soon can you survey a home in Totnes?
Survey dates depend on how busy installers are in Devon. We offer the next available dates when you enquire and confirm them in writing.
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.