Save money and reduce emissions with an air source heat pump grant

With grants of up to £7,500 now available under the government's Boiler Upgrade Scheme, there's never been a better time to switch to sustainable heating solutions.

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What is the Boiler Upgrade Scheme?

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme is a UK government initiative designed to encourage the adoption of low-carbon heating systems - including air source heat pumps - by offering grants to reduce installation costs.

Am I eligible for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme?

Domestic property, homeowners:

To qualify as a homeowner, you must meet the following requirements:

Ownership. You must own the property, whether it is your primary residence, a second home, or a rental property.
Heating system replacement. The grant applies if you are replacing a fossil fuel heating system, such as gas, oil, LPG, or electric heating.
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). The property must have a valid EPC (issued within the last 10 years), with no outstanding recommendations for loft or cavity wall insulation unless exemptions apply.

Self-build property owners:

Self-build property owners can qualify the following conditions are met:

Self-build definition. You or the original owner built the property yourself or hired a builder to construct it.
No previous ownership by a business. The property must never have been owned by a business or an organisation.
Proof of self-build. Documentation, such as a copy of the title deeds, is required to confirm the property's self-build status.

How the Boiler Upgrade Scheme works

Some simple steps to access your grant:

1_Eligibility check: Determine if your property qualifies for the scheme.
2_Grant application: Work with Design Heating to handle the application process.
3_Installation: Receive up to £7,500 towards the cost of your new heating system, installed by our certified professionals.
4_Reap the benefits: Enjoy lower energy bills and reduced carbon emissions.

Why choose an Air Source Heat Pump?

Air source heat pumps are a highly efficient, eco-friendly alternative to traditional heating systems, offering significant long-term savings on energy bills.

Energy efficiency. Extremely efficient in comparison to fossil fuel burning boilers.
Cost Savings. Lower running costs compared to oil, gas, or LPG boilers.
Future-proof. Aligns with the UK's Net Zero targets.
Eligibility for grants. Supported under the Boiler Upgrade Scheme.

How much can you save?

Heating System	Typical Cost	BUS Grant	Typical Cost with BUS	Annual Running Cost (avg home)	Estimated Lifespan
Air Source Heat Pump	£7,500 – £12,000	£7,500	£0.00 - £4,500	£400 – £700	15 - 20 years
Gas Boiler	£2,000 - £3,500	N/A	£2,000 - £3,500	£900 - £1,200	10 - 15 Years
LPG Boiler	£2,000 – £3,500	N/A	£2,000 – £3,500	£1,200 – £1,600	10 - 15 years
Oil Boiler	£3,000 – £4,500	N/A	£3,000 – £4,500	£1,200 – £1,800	10 - 15 years

Heating System
Air Source Heat Pump
Gas Boiler
LPG Boiler
Oil Boiler

Typical Cost
£7,500 – £12,000
£2,000 – £3,500
£2,000 – £3,500
£3,000 – £4,500

BUS Grant
£7,500
N/A
N/A
N/A

Typical Cost to You
£0.00 - £4,500
£2,000 – £3,500
£2,000 – £3,500
£3,000 – £4,500

Annual Running Cost
£400 – £700
£900 - £1,200
£1,200 – £1,600
£1,200 – £1,800

Estimated Lifespan
15 - 20 years
10 - 15 Years
10 - 15 years
10 - 15 years

Why choose
Design Heating?

Accredited and experienced heating engineers. Our team is fully accredited with industry-leading certifications to ensure safety and compliance.
Wide range of heating systems. We offer a variety of heating systems, including gas and LPG boiler installations, and air source heat pumps.
Tailored solutions for your needs. We assess each property individually to design and install the most efficient system possible. Whether that means upgrading controls, integrating renewable energy, or refining an existing setup.
Customer satisfaction is paramount. We are committed to delivering excellent customer services, from your first consultation to the final installation and ongoing support.

Why take advantage of the Boiler Upgrade Scheme?

Financial
benefits

Grants reduce upfront costs by up to £7,500
Long-term energy savings from more efficient heating systems.

Environmental
benefits

Significantly lower carbon emissions
Contribute to a greener future

Property
value

Installing modern heating systems can enhance property marketability and value

Frequently asked questions

Your property qualifies for a grant if both of the following are true. You must: - own the property you're applying for (including if it's a business, a second home, or a property you rent out to tenants) - be replacing fossil fuel heating systems - such as oil, gas, electric or LPG (liquefied petroleum gas)

Once you have confirmed a date for us to start work we expect to install your air source heat pump system within two to five days.

Just like a responsible homeowner has their boiler serviced annually, we recommend that your air source heat pump should undergo an annual inspection.

You can leave that to Design Heating. You may need to supply some documents such as proof of homeownership and a valid Energy Performance Certificate for the boiler you are replacing.

Get in touch with
Design Heating

Call us on 01953 488678, email laurens.southgate@rwd.group or fill out this contact form to arrange a free visit and consultation with one of our heating engineers.