- Area
- Greater Manchester
- Postcode district
- OL10
- Nation
- England
- Guide price
- From £240 inc VAT
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
Before you book: heat pump radiator upgrades in Heywood
Every property in Heywood 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.
In Heywood, bay-windowed front rooms are often the rooms that need a larger radiator when moving to a heat pump. We plan radiator upgrades in Heywood 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.
- Rooms that already feel slow to heat, such as bay-windowed living rooms
- Rooms with little wall space, where a fan-assisted radiator fits better
- 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
- Draining, refilling, cleaning and inhibitor treatment of the heating system
- Room-by-room heat loss figures for every heated room
- Supply and fitting of new radiators, valves and brackets
For period homes in Heywood and across Greater Manchester, 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 Heywood 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.
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 costs around Heywood
Guide prices for Heywood 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.
Designing for Heywood's winters
Heywood sees roughly 7 hours 27 minutes of daylight in December and 17 hours 03 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.
From survey to switch-on in Heywood
- Start online with a guide price or call us.
- A home survey in Heywood gives us the room-by-room heat loss.
- Your written quote sets out the design, the price and the grant position where you live.
- Installation is booked for dates that suit you; most homes take 2–4 days on site.
- After commissioning you get a handover of the controls and settings, plus the certificates.
Heat pump radiator upgrades in Heywood: questions
How soon can you survey a home in Heywood?
Survey dates depend on how busy installers are in Greater Manchester. We offer the next available dates when you enquire and confirm them in writing.
What size heat pump does a Heywood home need?
It depends on the heat loss, not the postcode. As a rough guide, a 3 bedroom semi often needs 6–9 kW, but the room-by-room survey sets the actual size for your Heywood home.
Do you cover Middleton as well as Heywood?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Middleton, which is about 3 miles south of Heywood, and across Greater Manchester.
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump?
Not necessarily: many homes keep most of their radiators and replace only a few. The heat loss survey checks each room against its existing radiator at the planned flow temperature. Rooms with large windows, high ceilings or extensions are the usual candidates for an upgrade, while bedrooms often need no change. Your radiator schedule lists every decision.
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.