Heat pumps & grants · Homeowner answer
Is a heat pump right for my house?
Short answer
It is right for a house that keeps its heat reasonably well and has radiators or underfloor heating that can warm the rooms at a lower water temperature. Many houses are, some need insulation first, and a few are not worth doing.
What changes the answer
- insulation in the attic and walls
- windows and draughts
- radiator sizes
- space for an outdoor unit and a cylinder
- current fuel and running costs
What you can check yourself
- find your BER if you have one
- note the year the house was built — before 2007 usually means a Technical Assessment for the grant, unless your BER shows a Heat Loss Indicator of 2.3 or lower
What to do next
A survey with a heat loss calculation gives a straight answer and a fixed price showing the grant.
This page gives general information only. Christy needs to see your system — in person or from your photos — before he can give you firm advice or a price.