Real figures, real savings projections, and everything you need to know about the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant — without the sales spin.
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Three detailed, independently-researched guides covering cost, grants, and installer selection.
Full breakdown of installation costs, running costs, grant impact, and savings projections by fuel type. Includes our interactive cost calculator.
Read cost guide →Who qualifies, how the installer-led process works, what your EPC means for eligibility, and how the UK scheme differs from the US tax credit.
Read grant guide →MCS accreditation, red flags to watch for, 10 questions to ask before signing, and why the “adoption gap” matters as much as the hardware.
Read installer guide →No sales pitch. Just the information that determines whether a heat pump is right for your home.
A proper MCS heat loss assessment — not a desktop estimate — is the only way to correctly size a heat pump. Undersized systems perform poorly; oversized ones cycle inefficiently.
Seasonal Coefficient of Performance varies from 2.0 (poor insulation) to 3.2+ (well-insulated home). An EPC-D home and an EPC-A home can have very different running costs from the same unit.
Around 4 million UK homes use oil, LPG, or electric heating. These homeowners typically see the clearest financial case for switching, with payback periods of 6–10 years after the grant.
Heat pumps work best at consistent, lower temperatures — not the on/off cycles boiler users are accustomed to. Operating them like a boiler significantly increases running costs.
A Victorian terrace can work well with a heat pump, but may need radiator upgrades or improved insulation first. A proper heat loss survey identifies exactly what is needed before any commitment.
Heat pump-specific electricity tariffs (~15.5p/kWh vs the standard ~24.5p/kWh) significantly improve running economics. Ask your installer which tariffs your setup qualifies for.
Compare up to 3 quotes from vetted, MCS-certified heat pump installers in your area. No obligation.
⚠ Not financial advice. We may receive compensation via referral. MCS accreditation is mandatory for BUS grant eligibility. See footer disclosure.