- Area
- Edinburgh and the Lothians
- Postcode district
- EH49
- Nation
- Scotland
- Guide price
- From £260 inc VAT
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
Heat pump radiators in Linlithgow: what to expect
Every property in Linlithgow 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 Linlithgow with large glazed areas get their own radiator calculation. In Linlithgow, bay-windowed front rooms are often the rooms that need a larger radiator when moving to a heat pump.
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
- Homeowners who want the lowest practical flow temperature for efficiency
- 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
- Supply and fitting of new radiators, valves and brackets
- Balancing every radiator so each room heats evenly
- Draining, refilling, cleaning and inhibitor treatment of the heating system
- Pipework checks and any agreed pipe upgrades
Many older houses in Linlithgow 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 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 a Linlithgow home, apply and receive the written offer before the installation date is fixed.
There is no VAT on installing a heat pump anywhere in the UK, Scotland included, until 31 March 2027. Scottish permitted development rules and building standards apply, and the surveyor checks the unit position and any listed or conservation-area constraints.
Guide prices for heat pump radiator upgrades in Linlithgow
These are guide prices for Edinburgh and the Lothians, 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) | £260–£460 |
| Upgrade of about 10 radiators | £2,050–£5,100 |
| Pipework upgrade (e.g. microbore to larger bore) | £1,550–£3,550 |
Installed, inc VAT. The survey lists which radiators need changing.
How long is the heating season in Linlithgow?
Linlithgow has about 6 hours 57 minutes of daylight at midwinter against 17 hours 37 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.
How installation works in Linlithgow
- Send your postcode and a few details, or use the guide price tool.
- A surveyor visits your Linlithgow 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 Linlithgow: questions
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump in Linlithgow?
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 Linlithgow home gives a room-by-room list.
How long does installation take in Linlithgow?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for a Linlithgow home states the expected time.
Do you cover Bo'ness as well as Linlithgow?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Bo'ness, which is about 3 miles north of Linlithgow, and across Edinburgh and the Lothians.
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.