New homes in England are being built to tighter carbon standards, and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland each set their own building regulations; a heat pump is one of the main ways new homes meet them. We work from your architect's drawings and energy assessment, then fit in with the build programme: first-fix pipework before floors and walls are finished, and the outdoor unit, cylinder and controls once the building is weathertight.
New homes in Warwickshire designed with underfloor heating downstairs get a low flow temperature that suits a heat pump. Small developments near Warwickshire can be designed plot by plot, with heat loss worked out from each house type's drawings. Builders working across Warwickshire can coordinate first and second fix with an installer covering Warwickshire.
Who it suits
- Replacement dwellings and major conversions treated as new homes
- Small builders and developers working on one-off homes or small groups
- Architects and builders who want a heat loss design from the drawings
- Self-builders planning heating alongside the structure
Grants and rules for heat pumps in England
Homes in Warwickshire 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.
New-build and self-build heat pumps prices in Warwickshire
These are guide prices for Warwickshire, 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 | £9,500–£12,500 |
| 2–3 bedroom terrace or semi | 5–7 kW | £10,500–£13,500 |
| 3 bedroom semi or small detached | 6–9 kW | £12,000–£15,500 |
| 4 bedroom detached | 8–12 kW | £14,000–£18,000 |
| 5+ bedroom or larger older house | 11–16 kW | £16,500–£22,500 |
Installed, inc VAT: unit, cylinder, controls, minor pipework and commissioning. Most new builds are not eligible for grant funding, so no deduction is shown.
Towns we cover in Warwickshire
We cover 10 towns in Warwickshire for new-build and self-build heat pumps. Each links to local guide prices and the grant position for England.
| Town | Postcode district | Nearest town | Midwinter daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuneaton | CV11 | Bedworth | 7 h 39 min |
| Rugby | CV21 | Lutterworth | 7 h 40 min |
| Royal Leamington Spa | CV31 | Warwick | 7 h 41 min |
| Warwick | CV34 | Royal Leamington Spa | 7 h 41 min |
| Bedworth | CV12 | Nuneaton | 7 h 39 min |
| Stratford-upon-Avon | CV37 | Alcester | 7 h 42 min |
| Kenilworth | CV8 | Warwick | 7 h 41 min |
| Alcester | B49 | Stratford-upon-Avon | 7 h 42 min |
| Atherstone | CV9 | Nuneaton | 7 h 38 min |
| Shipston-on-Stour | CV36 | Stratford-upon-Avon | 7 h 44 min |
New-build and self-build heat pumps questions
Can a self-build get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant?
In some cases. In England and Wales the scheme is aimed at existing homes and most new builds are not eligible, but some self-builds can qualify depending on circumstances, so check eligibility before including a grant in your budget. If the scheme can apply, the MCS-certified installer named in your quote handles the application. Scotland and Northern Ireland are outside the scheme.
Where should the outdoor unit go on a new build?
Somewhere with free airflow, a solid base and drainage, away from bedroom windows and boundaries where possible, and positioned to pass the MCS noise assessment. On a new build this can be planned into the landscaping, such as a side return or screened area near the plant room, which keeps pipe runs short. Planning rules differ by nation, so we check the position at design stage.
Is underfloor heating worth it in a new build?
For many new homes, yes, because underfloor heating runs at low water temperatures that suit a heat pump, and laying pipes during the build is far easier than adding them later. It also frees up wall space. Radiators cost less and respond faster, so some self-builders combine underfloor heating downstairs with radiators upstairs. The design shows the flow temperature each option needs.
Do new builds have to have a heat pump?
The rules depend on the nation and when your project was approved, so check with your architect or building control. New homes in England are being built to tighter carbon standards, and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland set their own building regulations. A heat pump is one of the main ways new homes meet these standards, and we design the heating to whichever applies.