How Much Does a Heat Pump Installer Cost in the UK? (2026 City-by-City Guide)

The cost of hiring a heat pump installer in the UK varies considerably depending on your location. Heat Pump Installers in the UK should hold MCS certified (required for Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant) certification (verified at Microgeneration Certification Scheme). This guide lists 2026 heat pump installer prices for all 200 UK cities in our database — click any city for a full local pricing guide.

Regional price tip: London heat pump installer costs typically run 40–50% above the national average. Cities in the North East and Northern Ireland are often 15–25% below average. Use the region jump-links below to find your area quickly.

📄 Heat Pump Installer — National Price Overview (2026)

UK Range (typical jobs): £150 – £35,000
Typical Duration: 1–3 days
Certification Required: MCS certified (required for Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant)
Cities Covered: 200 UK cities

The UK national average is used as the baseline. London typically costs 40–50% above the national average; Northern Ireland and parts of the North East are 15–25% below. Prices within each region can also vary by suburb and whether your job requires emergency call-out rates.

What a Heat Pump Installer Job Typically Involves

A standard heat pump installer quote usually covers:

Labour for installing an air-source or ground-source heat pump by an MCS certified installer
Heat-loss survey, system design, and sizing of the unit, cylinder, and emitters
The heat pump unit, hot water cylinder, buffer/volumiser, and associated pipework and controls
Commissioning, MCS certificate, and Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant administration on your behalf
Building Regulations and (where needed) planning/permitted-development confirmation for the outdoor unit

Heat pump installation is not a DIY job: it combines refrigerant handling (which legally requires F-Gas qualification), Gas Safe-style competence on the wet heating side, and notifiable electrical work, and grant funding depends entirely on the installer being MCS certified. Homeowners can usefully prepare by improving insulation and clearing space for the outdoor unit, but the design, refrigerant connection, and commissioning must be done by an accredited installer. Self-installation forfeits both the manufacturer warranty and the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant.

Greater London

City / Town	Typical Hourly Rate (2026)
London	£80 – £125 per hour	Full guide →

South East England

City / Town	Typical Hourly Rate (2026)
Aldershot	£60 – £90 per hour	Full guide →
Aylesbury	£60 – £95 per hour	Full guide →
Basingstoke	£60 – £95 per hour	Full guide →
Bognor Regis	£55 – £85 per hour	Full guide →
Brighton	£65 – £100 per hour	Full guide →
Canterbury	£60 – £90 per hour	Full guide →
Chichester	£60 – £90 per hour	Full guide →
Crawley	£60 – £95 per hour	Full guide →
Dover	£55 – £85 per hour	Full guide →
Eastbourne	£60 – £90 per hour	Full guide →
Epsom	£65 – £100 per hour	Full guide →
Farnham	£60 – £95 per hour	Full guide →
Folkestone	£55 – £85 per hour	Full guide →
Guildford	£65 – £100 per hour	Full guide →
Hastings	£55 – £85 per hour	Full guide →
High Wycombe	£60 – £95 per hour	Full guide →
Horsham	£60 – £95 per hour	Full guide →
Lewes	£60 – £90 per hour	Full guide →
Maidstone	£60 – £95 per hour	Full guide →
Margate	£50 – £80 per hour	Full guide →
Medway	£60 – £90 per hour	Full guide →
Milton Keynes	£60 – £90 per hour	Full guide →
Oxford	£65 – £100 per hour	Full guide →
Portsmouth	£60 – £90 per hour	Full guide →
Ramsgate	£50 – £80 per hour	Full guide →
Reading	£65 – £100 per hour	Full guide →
Redhill	£65 – £100 per hour	Full guide →
Reigate	£65 – £100 per hour	Full guide →
Royal Tunbridge Wells	£60 – £95 per hour	Full guide →
Slough	£65 – £100 per hour	Full guide →
Southampton	£60 – £90 per hour	Full guide →
Tonbridge	£60 – £90 per hour	Full guide →
Winchester	£65 – £100 per hour	Full guide →
Windsor	£65 – £105 per hour	Full guide →
Woking	£65 – £100 per hour	Full guide →
Worthing	£60 – £90 per hour	Full guide →

South West England

City / Town	Typical Hourly Rate (2026)
Bath	£65 – £100 per hour	Full guide →
Bournemouth	£60 – £90 per hour	Full guide →
Bristol	£65 – £100 per hour	Full guide →
Cheltenham	£60 – £90 per hour	Full guide →
Cirencester	£55 – £85 per hour	Full guide →
Dorchester	£50 – £80 per hour	Full guide →
Exeter	£55 – £85 per hour	Full guide →
Gloucester	£50 – £80 per hour	Full guide →
Paignton	£50 – £75 per hour	Full guide →
Plymouth	£50 – £80 per hour	Full guide →
Poole	£60 – £90 per hour	Full guide →
Salisbury	£60 – £90 per hour	Full guide →
Stroud	£50 – £80 per hour	Full guide →
Swindon	£55 – £85 per hour	Full guide →
Taunton	£50 – £80 per hour	Full guide →
Torquay	£50 – £80 per hour	Full guide →
Truro	£50 – £80 per hour	Full guide →
Weston-super-Mare	£50 – £75 per hour	Full guide →
Weymouth	£50 – £75 per hour	Full guide →
Yeovil	£50 – £75 per hour	Full guide →

East of England

City / Town	Typical Hourly Rate (2026)
Basildon	£60 – £90 per hour	Full guide →
Bedford	£55 – £85 per hour	Full guide →
Bury St Edmunds	£55 – £85 per hour	Full guide →
Cambridge	£65 – £105 per hour	Full guide →
Chelmsford	£60 – £95 per hour	Full guide →
Colchester	£55 – £85 per hour	Full guide →
Ely	£60 – £90 per hour	Full guide →
Great Yarmouth	£50 – £75 per hour	Full guide →
Harlow	£60 – £90 per hour	Full guide →
Hemel Hempstead	£60 – £95 per hour	Full guide →
Huntingdon	£55 – £85 per hour	Full guide →
Ipswich	£50 – £80 per hour	Full guide →
King's Lynn	£50 – £75 per hour	Full guide →
Lowestoft	£45 – £70 per hour	Full guide →
Luton	£60 – £95 per hour	Full guide →
Norwich	£50 – £80 per hour	Full guide →
Peterborough	£50 – £80 per hour	Full guide →
Southend-on-Sea	£60 – £90 per hour	Full guide →
St Albans	£65 – £100 per hour	Full guide →
Stevenage	£60 – £95 per hour	Full guide →
Watford	£65 – £100 per hour	Full guide →

East Midlands

City / Town	Typical Hourly Rate (2026)
Buxton	£50 – £75 per hour	Full guide →
Chesterfield	£50 – £75 per hour	Full guide →
Corby	£50 – £75 per hour	Full guide →
Derby	£50 – £75 per hour	Full guide →
Grantham	£50 – £75 per hour	Full guide →
Kettering	£50 – £75 per hour	Full guide →
Leicester	£50 – £75 per hour	Full guide →
Lincoln	£50 – £75 per hour	Full guide →
Loughborough	£50 – £75 per hour	Full guide →
Mansfield	£45 – £70 per hour	Full guide →
Northampton	£50 – £80 per hour	Full guide →
Nottingham	£50 – £80 per hour	Full guide →

West Midlands

City / Town	Typical Hourly Rate (2026)
Birmingham	£50 – £80 per hour	Full guide →
Burton upon Trent	£50 – £75 per hour	Full guide →
Coventry	£50 – £75 per hour	Full guide →
Dudley	£50 – £75 per hour	Full guide →
Hereford	£50 – £75 per hour	Full guide →
Kidderminster	£50 – £75 per hour	Full guide →
Lichfield	£50 – £75 per hour	Full guide →
Nuneaton	£50 – £75 per hour	Full guide →
Redditch	£50 – £75 per hour	Full guide →
Royal Leamington Spa	£50 – £80 per hour	Full guide →
Rugby	£50 – £75 per hour	Full guide →
Shrewsbury	£50 – £75 per hour	Full guide →
Solihull	£50 – £80 per hour	Full guide →
Stafford	£50 – £75 per hour	Full guide →
Stoke-on-Trent	£45 – £70 per hour	Full guide →
Stratford-upon-Avon	£55 – £85 per hour	Full guide →
Tamworth	£50 – £75 per hour	Full guide →
Telford	£50 – £75 per hour	Full guide →
Walsall	£50 – £75 per hour	Full guide →
Wolverhampton	£50 – £75 per hour	Full guide →
Worcester	£50 – £80 per hour	Full guide →

Yorkshire and the Humber

City / Town	Typical Hourly Rate (2026)
Barnsley	£45 – £70 per hour	Full guide →
Beverley	£50 – £75 per hour	Full guide →
Bradford	£45 – £70 per hour	Full guide →
Dewsbury	£45 – £70 per hour	Full guide →
Doncaster	£45 – £70 per hour	Full guide →
Grimsby	£45 – £70 per hour	Full guide →
Harrogate	£55 – £85 per hour	Full guide →
Huddersfield	£50 – £75 per hour	Full guide →
Hull	£45 – £70 per hour	Full guide →
Keighley	£45 – £70 per hour	Full guide →
Leeds	£50 – £80 per hour	Full guide →
Rotherham	£45 – £70 per hour	Full guide →
Scarborough	£50 – £75 per hour	Full guide →
Scunthorpe	£45 – £70 per hour	Full guide →
Sheffield	£50 – £75 per hour	Full guide →
Wakefield	£50 – £75 per hour	Full guide →
York	£50 – £80 per hour	Full guide →

North West England

City / Town	Typical Hourly Rate (2026)
Altrincham	£55 – £85 per hour	Full guide →
Birkenhead	£50 – £75 per hour	Full guide →
Blackburn	£45 – £70 per hour	Full guide →
Blackpool	£45 – £70 per hour	Full guide →
Bolton	£50 – £75 per hour	Full guide →
Burnley	£45 – £70 per hour	Full guide →
Carlisle	£50 – £75 per hour	Full guide →
Chester	£50 – £80 per hour	Full guide →
Crewe	£50 – £75 per hour	Full guide →
Lancaster	£50 – £75 per hour	Full guide →
Liverpool	£50 – £80 per hour	Full guide →
Macclesfield	£50 – £80 per hour	Full guide →
Manchester	£50 – £80 per hour	Full guide →
Oldham	£45 – £70 per hour	Full guide →
Preston	£50 – £75 per hour	Full guide →
Rochdale	£45 – £70 per hour	Full guide →
Runcorn	£45 – £70 per hour	Full guide →
Salford	£50 – £80 per hour	Full guide →
Southport	£50 – £75 per hour	Full guide →
St Helens	£45 – £70 per hour	Full guide →
Stockport	£50 – £80 per hour	Full guide →
Warrington	£50 – £80 per hour	Full guide →
Wigan	£50 – £75 per hour	Full guide →

North East England

City / Town	Typical Hourly Rate (2026)
Bishop Auckland	£45 – £70 per hour	Full guide →
Darlington	£50 – £75 per hour	Full guide →
Durham	£50 – £75 per hour	Full guide →
Gateshead	£50 – £75 per hour	Full guide →
Hartlepool	£45 – £70 per hour	Full guide →
Middlesbrough	£45 – £70 per hour	Full guide →
Newcastle upon Tyne	£50 – £75 per hour	Full guide →
South Shields	£45 – £70 per hour	Full guide →
Stockton-on-Tees	£45 – £70 per hour	Full guide →
Sunderland	£45 – £70 per hour	Full guide →

Scotland

City / Town	Typical Hourly Rate (2026)
Aberdeen	£55 – £85 per hour	Full guide →
Ayr	£50 – £75 per hour	Full guide →
Coatbridge	£45 – £70 per hour	Full guide →
Dundee	£50 – £75 per hour	Full guide →
Dunfermline	£50 – £75 per hour	Full guide →
East Kilbride	£50 – £75 per hour	Full guide →
Edinburgh	£60 – £90 per hour	Full guide →
Falkirk	£50 – £75 per hour	Full guide →
Glasgow	£50 – £80 per hour	Full guide →
Greenock	£45 – £70 per hour	Full guide →
Hamilton	£50 – £75 per hour	Full guide →
Inverness	£50 – £80 per hour	Full guide →
Kilmarnock	£45 – £70 per hour	Full guide →
Kirkcaldy	£50 – £75 per hour	Full guide →
Livingston	£50 – £80 per hour	Full guide →
Motherwell	£50 – £75 per hour	Full guide →
Paisley	£50 – £75 per hour	Full guide →
Perth	£50 – £80 per hour	Full guide →
St Andrews	£55 – £85 per hour	Full guide →
Stirling	£50 – £80 per hour	Full guide →

Wales

City / Town	Typical Hourly Rate (2026)
Barry	£50 – £75 per hour	Full guide →
Bridgend	£45 – £70 per hour	Full guide →
Caerphilly	£45 – £70 per hour	Full guide →
Cardiff	£50 – £80 per hour	Full guide →
Llanelli	£45 – £70 per hour	Full guide →
Merthyr Tydfil	£45 – £70 per hour	Full guide →
Newport	£50 – £75 per hour	Full guide →
Penarth	£50 – £75 per hour	Full guide →
Pontypridd	£45 – £70 per hour	Full guide →
Swansea	£50 – £75 per hour	Full guide →
Wrexham	£45 – £70 per hour	Full guide →

Northern Ireland

City / Town	Typical Hourly Rate (2026)
Armagh	£45 – £65 per hour	Full guide →
Bangor	£45 – £70 per hour	Full guide →
Belfast	£45 – £70 per hour	Full guide →
Derry	£45 – £70 per hour	Full guide →
Enniskillen	£40 – £65 per hour	Full guide →
Lisburn	£45 – £70 per hour	Full guide →
Newry	£45 – £70 per hour	Full guide →
Newtownabbey	£45 – £70 per hour	Full guide →

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a heat pump installer cost in the UK?

UK heat pump installer costs vary significantly by location. Typical job prices run £150 – £35,000. London tends to run 40–50% above the national average; cities in the North East and Northern Ireland are often 15–25% below. Click any city in the table above for a full local pricing breakdown.

What is the average hourly rate for a heat pump installer in the UK?

Hourly rates for heat pump installers depend on your location and the time of call-out. Standard daytime rates (Mon–Fri 8am–6pm) are the lowest; evening, weekend and emergency call-outs typically attract a 30–60% surcharge. Most heat pump installers also charge a minimum call-out fee equivalent to 30–60 minutes of work.

Do I need a certified heat pump installer?

Yes — Heat Pump Installer work legally requires MCS certified (required for Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant) certification in the UK. Verify credentials at Microgeneration Certification Scheme before hiring.

How many quotes should I get for heat pump installer work?

Always obtain at least three written, itemised quotes before committing to any heat pump installer job. This lets you compare on price, qualifications and professionalism rather than defaulting to the lowest figure, which may indicate corner-cutting.

What should a heat pump installer quote include?

A proper heat pump installer quote should state: the full scope of work, itemised labour and materials, whether VAT is included, expected start and completion dates, call-out or minimum visit fees, and any workmanship guarantee offered.

Are heat pump installer prices higher in London?

Yes — London heat pump installer rates are typically 40–50% above the UK national average, driven by higher demand, travel costs and cost of living. The South East also runs 10–20% above average. Use the regional tables above to find your city's rates.

How can I check if a heat pump installer is properly qualified?

Use the official Microgeneration Certification Scheme checker to verify registration in seconds. Ask the tradesperson to produce qualification certificates, public liability insurance documents, and any relevant accreditation before work begins. A trustworthy professional will have these documents readily available.

Should I pay a deposit to a heat pump installer?

A deposit of 10–20% is normal practice for larger heat pump installer jobs. Never pay more than 25% upfront, and always pay by card or bank transfer rather than cash so you have a clear payment record. Avoid any tradesperson who demands full payment before starting.

What are the red flags when hiring a heat pump installer?

Warning signs include: demands for a large cash deposit before any work starts, inability to produce insurance or qualification proof, refusal to provide a written quote, significantly undercutting all other estimates, and pressuring you to decide immediately. A reputable heat pump installer will never rush you.

How do I find a reliable heat pump installer near me?

Use vetted platforms such as Checkatrade, Rated People or TrustMark to find reviewed heat pump installers in your area. Personal recommendations from neighbours or friends remain the most reliable method. Always verify public liability insurance of at least £1 million before agreeing to any work.

Price disclaimer: Prices above are 2026 estimates based on regional trade cost-index data. Actual quotes will vary by contractor experience, job complexity, materials, and market conditions. Always request at least three written quotes before committing to any work. ServicePriceHub.uk is an independent price reference guide and is not affiliated with any tradesperson or trade body.

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