The £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme, explained

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The Boiler Upgrade Scheme is the government grant that takes £7,500 off the cost of switching from a fossil fuel boiler to an air source heat pump in England and Wales. It is the single biggest reason a heat pump is more affordable than most homeowners expect: official scheme statistics put the median installation at £13,100 in January to March 2026 before the grant, which becomes £5,600 once the £7,500 is deducted. Here is how it works without the jargon.

What you get

• £7,500 off the cost of an air source heat pump installation
• Until March 2027, a further £1,500 where the property is heated by oil or LPG and has no mains gas connection
• Paid as an upfront discount: we deduct it from your quote, you never handle the money
• On top, qualifying installations attract 0% VAT under the energy-saving materials relief until 31 March 2027

Who is eligible

• You own the home (or small non-domestic property) in England or Wales
• You are replacing a fossil fuel system: gas, oil or LPG boiler, or electric heating
• The property has a valid Energy Performance Certificate
• The work is done by an MCS certified installer, which is what allows the grant to be claimed

Rules evolve, so we verify your eligibility against the current guidance during the free assessment before you commit to anything.

Is a heat pump right for your home?

A heat pump moves heat rather than making it by burning fuel, so a well-designed system delivers more heat than the electricity it draws, and modern units keep working in freezing weather. The certified efficiency of every model we fit is independently listed on the MCS product directory. Most homes, including older ones, are suitable, sometimes with minor tweaks like a couple of larger radiators. Oil-heated rural homes are often the biggest winners, and until March 2027 qualifying oil and LPG homes with no mains gas connection get a further £1,500 on top of the grant. Our engineers assess radiators, insulation and hot water demand honestly at the survey; see the air source heat pumps page for brands and details.

What it costs after the grant

Installed costs vary with the size of the home, the system and any radiator upgrades. The official scheme statistics put the median air source heat pump installation at £13,100 in January to March 2026 before support, and in real terms that is 10% lower than in the scheme's first year. With £7,500 deducted the median comes down to £5,600, with 0% VAT already applied where it qualifies, and finance options can spread the remainder. The only number that matters is the one on your fixed quote, and our price promise means that is the number you pay.

Next step

Book a free assessment. We confirm eligibility, design the system, apply for the grant and give you a fixed written quote with everything deducted.