Thinking about a heat pump?

Find clear, practical answers for your home — whether a heat pump could work, what it might cost, which grants could help, what happens during a survey, and what day-to-day life is really like.

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Suitability

Is my home suitable for a heat pump? The honest answer

Most UK homes can stay warm with a heat pump. Some are ready now; others need a little prep. Here’s what a survey checks — and how to tell which yours is.

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Costs & grants

Boiler Upgrade Scheme explained: grants in 2026

Current BUS grant amounts in 2026, who qualifies in England and Wales, the rules for oil and LPG homes, and how the discount reaches your invoice.

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Installation

What happens during a heat pump survey — and what should I ask?

What a good one-to-two-hour heat pump survey covers, what the installer should measure, and the questions worth asking before you accept a quote.

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Living with a heat pump

How warm will a heat pump keep my house?

Why a well-designed heat pump keeps you as warm as a boiler, how gentler heat feels day to day, and what to expect in a cold snap.

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