- Area
- Highlands and Islands
- Postcode district
- ZE1
- Nation
- Scotland
- Guide price
- From £280 inc VAT
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
Heat pump radiators in Lerwick: what to expect
A heat pump suits most Lerwick homes, but the details decide how efficiently it runs. Our survey looks at insulation, radiators and hot water use room by room.
Many older houses in Lerwick still have their original single-panel radiators, so the survey checks each one against the room it heats. We plan radiator upgrades in Lerwick 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
- 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
- Supply and fitting of new radiators, valves and brackets
- Balancing every radiator so each room heats evenly
- Pipework checks and any agreed pipe upgrades
- Room-by-room heat loss figures for every heated room
Radiator fitting in Lerwick is scheduled with your heat pump installation so the system is drained only once.
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 Lerwick home, apply and receive the written offer before the installation date is fixed.
Installing heat pumps is zero-rated for VAT across the UK until 31 March 2027. Scotland has its own permitted development rules for air source heat pumps and its own building standards, so we confirm what applies to your Lerwick property at survey.
Heat pump radiators costs around Lerwick
These are guide prices for the Highlands and Islands, 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) | £280–£500 |
| Upgrade of about 10 radiators | £2,250–£5,600 |
| Pipework upgrade (e.g. microbore to larger bore) | £1,700–£3,900 |
Installed, inc VAT. The survey lists which radiators need changing.
Winter daylight and heating in Lerwick
Lerwick has about 5 hours 49 minutes of daylight at midwinter against 18 hours 56 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 Lerwick
- Tell us about your home: postcode, property type and current heating.
- We book a survey in Lerwick; the surveyor measures rooms, windows and radiators and looks at cylinder space.
- The design and quote arrive in writing, including radiator changes and the outdoor unit position.
- On installation days the old system is removed and the new one fitted and filled.
- We commission the heat pump, show you the controls and register the installation.
Lerwick is in an area we cover by arrangement, so survey dates and any travel costs are confirmed individually in your quote.
Heat pump radiator upgrades in Lerwick: questions
How long does installation take in Lerwick?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for a Lerwick home states the expected time.
Can you service a heat pump in Lerwick that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Lerwick, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.
How long does a heat pump survey take in Lerwick?
A home survey in Lerwick 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 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.
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.