Most of the practical work is about people. Tenants need notice of the installation days, access to rooms where radiators change and a simple explanation of how to use the controls. We plan the installation in stages where possible, keep the time without heating and hot water as short as practical, and provide handover notes written for tenants.
For tenanted homes in County Londonderry, installation dates and access are agreed in writing before work starts. Terraced rental homes in County Londonderry often have small yards, so outdoor unit siting is checked carefully at survey. Landlords in County Londonderry can arrange annual servicing around tenancy changes and inspection visits.
Who it suits
- Portfolio landlords planning upgrades across several properties
- HMOs with high hot water demand that need careful cylinder sizing
- Landlords who want to remove gas appliances from a property
- Properties between tenancies, when access and disruption are easier to manage
Grants and rules for heat pumps in Northern Ireland
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme covers England and Wales only, and there is currently no dedicated heat pump grant for homeowners in Northern Ireland. Our quote for a home in County Londonderry is therefore shown without a grant deduction; if support becomes available we will tell you how it applies.
Installing heat pumps has been zero-rated for VAT in Northern Ireland since 1 May 2023, in line with the rest of the UK, until 31 March 2027. Northern Ireland has its own permitted development rules and building regulations, and we confirm what applies to your property at survey.
Heat pumps for landlords prices in County Londonderry
These are guide prices for County Londonderry, 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.
| Home | Typical size | Installed guide price |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 bedroom flat or small terrace | 4–5 kW | £9,200–£12,150 |
| 2–3 bedroom terrace or semi | 5–7 kW | £10,200–£13,100 |
| 3 bedroom semi or small detached | 6–9 kW | £11,650–£15,050 |
| 4 bedroom detached | 8–12 kW | £13,600–£17,450 |
| 5+ bedroom or larger older house | 11–16 kW | £16,000–£21,850 |
Installed, inc VAT: unit, cylinder, controls, minor pipework and commissioning. No dedicated heat pump grant currently applies in Northern Ireland.
Towns we cover in County Londonderry
We cover 7 towns in County Londonderry for landlords and let properties. Each links to local guide prices and the grant position for Northern Ireland.
| Town | Postcode district | Nearest town | Midwinter daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derry/Londonderry | BT48 | Limavady | 7 h 10 min |
| Coleraine | BT52 | Portstewart | 7 h 08 min |
| Dungiven | BT47 | Limavady | 7 h 11 min |
| Limavady | BT49 | Dungiven | 7 h 09 min |
| Maghera | BT46 | Magherafelt | 7 h 12 min |
| Magherafelt | BT45 | Maghera | 7 h 13 min |
| Portstewart | BT55 | Coleraine | 7 h 08 min |
Landlords and let properties questions
Do tenants need training to use a heat pump?
Not training, but a clear explanation helps. Heat pumps are designed to run steadily, with radiators feeling warm rather than hot, so tenants used to boilers may be tempted to switch them off. We provide a handover sheet written for tenants covering the controls, hot water times, what to do if an error appears and why the unit should stay on.
Can I install a heat pump while tenants are living in the property?
Yes. Most installations typically take 2–4 days on site, with heating and hot water off for part of that time. We agree dates and access with you, provide written details to pass to tenants, and plan the changeover to keep downtime short. Preparing the outdoor unit and cylinder first shortens the period without heating.
Can a heat pump go on a block of flats or an HMO?
Often, yes, but it needs more planning. In flats, the outdoor unit position and pipe routes usually need freeholder or management company consent, and some positions need planning permission depending on the nation, which we check at survey. In HMOs, hot water demand is higher, so cylinder sizing is critical. Larger buildings may suit a commercial design instead.