- Area
- Greater Manchester
- Postcode district
- OL7
- Nation
- England
- Guide price
- From £240 inc VAT
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
Heat pump radiators in Ashton-under-Lyne: what to expect
In Ashton-under-Lyne, as anywhere in the UK, the heat pumps that perform well are the ones designed around low flow temperatures and sized from a proper heat loss calculation.
Radiator fitting in Ashton-under-Lyne is scheduled with your heat pump installation so the system is drained only once. For period homes in Ashton-under-Lyne and across Greater Manchester, column radiators can keep the character of a room while giving enough heat at low temperatures.
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 that already feel slow to heat, such as bay-windowed living rooms
- Homeowners who want the lowest practical flow temperature for efficiency
- Extensions and loft conversions with large areas of glazing
What's included
- A radiator schedule showing which radiators stay, which change and their outputs
- 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
- Supply and fitting of new radiators, valves and brackets
Many older houses in Ashton-under-Lyne 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 England
In England the Boiler Upgrade Scheme gives £7,500 towards an air source heat pump (£9,000 if it replaces oil or LPG, from 21 July 2026 to 31 March 2027), and since 28 April 2026 a valid EPC is no longer needed. The grant is applied for by the MCS-certified installer and shown as a deduction on your Ashton-under-Lyne quote.
Installing heat pumps is zero-rated for VAT across the UK until 31 March 2027. Since 29 May 2025, permitted development in England allows up to two air source heat pumps on a house, each up to 1.5 m³, with no blanket 1 m boundary rule — the installation must still meet the MCS planning standards, including the noise check. Listed buildings, flats and some conservation-area positions need extra consent, which we check at survey.
Heat pump radiators prices in Ashton-under-Lyne
Guide prices for Ashton-under-Lyne and the rest of Greater Manchester are shown below, installed and inc VAT. We publish ranges rather than a single figure because design details move the price, and the written quote after survey fixes it.
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Replacement radiator, sized for a heat pump (each, fitted) | £240–£440 |
| Upgrade of about 10 radiators | £1,950–£4,900 |
| Pipework upgrade (e.g. microbore to larger bore) | £1,450–£3,450 |
Installed, inc VAT. The survey lists which radiators need changing.
How long is the heating season in Ashton-under-Lyne?
Ashton-under-Lyne sees roughly 7 hours 28 minutes of daylight in December and 17 hours 02 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.
What happens after you enquire in Ashton-under-Lyne?
- Send your postcode and a few details, or use the guide price tool.
- A surveyor visits your Ashton-under-Lyne 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 Ashton-under-Lyne: questions
How long does a heat pump survey take in Ashton-under-Lyne?
A home survey in Ashton-under-Lyne 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 Denton as well as Ashton-under-Lyne?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Denton, which is about 2 miles south of Ashton-under-Lyne, and across Greater Manchester.
Where would the outdoor unit go on an Ashton-under-Lyne 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 Ashton-under-Lyne 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.