Heat pumps are the main low-carbon replacement for gas, oil and LPG heating in UK homes. This section covers what they cost, which grants you can claim, whether they make sense for your property, and how to choose an installer.
Guides in this section
Heat pump costs in 2026
What an air source heat pump costs to install and run, what the grants take off that, and the property types where the numbers do not stack up. Includes the full cost breakdown.
More guides on sizing, radiators, running costs and choosing an installer are in progress.
Grants for heat pumps
Most heat pump installations in the UK qualify for government support, and it makes a substantial difference to what you pay. If you heat with oil or LPG and you are off the gas grid, there is £9,000 available until March 2027. Our grants section covers the schemes in full.