- Area
- Greater Manchester
- Postcode district
- M44
- Nation
- England
- Guide price
- From £240 inc VAT
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
Before you book: heat pump radiator upgrades in Irlam
Every property in Irlam 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.
Many older houses in Irlam still have their original single-panel radiators, so the survey checks each one against the room it heats. For period homes in Irlam 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.
- Extensions and loft conversions with large areas of glazing
- Rooms that already feel slow to heat, such as bay-windowed living rooms
- Homeowners who want the lowest practical flow temperature for efficiency
What's included
- Balancing every radiator so each room heats evenly
- Making good around brackets and pipe routes, with any decorating agreed in your quote
- 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
Extensions and kitchen-diners around Irlam with large glazed areas get their own radiator calculation.
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 Irlam 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 costs around Irlam
The ranges below are typical installed prices for homes in Greater Manchester, including VAT. A survey sets the exact figure, because two similar-looking houses in Irlam can need quite different radiators and pipework.
| 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.
Short winter days in Irlam and what they mean
Irlam sees roughly 7 hours 29 minutes of daylight in December and 17 hours 01 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 Irlam
- Start online with a guide price or call us.
- A home survey in Irlam 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 Irlam: questions
How long does a heat pump survey take in Irlam?
A home survey in Irlam 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 Irlam?
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.
Can you service a heat pump in Irlam that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Irlam, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.
Are fan-assisted radiators noisy?
Fan-assisted radiators make a low, steady fan sound when running at higher output, and many have quieter settings for bedrooms at night. They are useful where wall space is short, such as a kitchen with few clear walls. They need a small electrical supply, which we plan into the installation if you choose them.
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.