Heat pump installation in Aberdeen
A plain answer on whether your Aberdeen home suits a heat pump, then a fixed price from an MCS-certified installer.
Heat pumps and Aberdeen's colder climate
Aberdeen's long, cold winters do not rule out a heat pump, but they make good design essential. A well-insulated semi or newer home with a garden is often a sound choice, especially with Home Energy Scotland support. Solid granite houses lose heat steadily and need a careful survey. In tenement flats, a heat pump is rarely practical. Home Energy Scotland approval has to come before any work starts.
In Scotland, Home Energy Scotland offers a heat pump grant, with an optional interest-free loan. You must apply before any work starts.
Granite tenement flats: Seldom simple. Shared back greens, solid granite walls and the need for neighbours to agree make a heat pump hard to justify in most tenement flats.
Postwar and later suburban semis: Often the most realistic option for a heat pump in the city, with cavity walls to insulate and a garden for the outdoor unit.
Granite villas and larger detached houses: Possible, but thick solid granite walls lose heat steadily. A careful heat loss survey matters here, and radiators may need upsizing.
Heat pump installation prices in Aberdeen
| Job | Typical price | Fitting time |
|---|---|---|
| Air source heat pump, before any grant | £11,000 to £14,500 | 2 to 5 days |
| With a Home Energy Scotland grant | often under £7,000 | apply before work starts |
| Radiator upgrades, if needed | £300 to £600 each | same visit |
| Hot water cylinder | usually included | same visit |
Typical prices including VAT, checked October 2026. Your installer gives you a fixed price in writing before any work starts. More detail in our heat pump installation cost guide.
Is a new boiler the better call?
In a draughty or hard-to-insulate Aberdeen home, a modern combi can still be the smarter buy. We will tell you straight.
See boiler replacement optionsAreas we cover around Aberdeen
- Rosemount
- Old Aberdeen
- Torry
- Ferryhill
- Cults
- Bieldside
- Dyce
- Bridge of Don
- Kincorth
- Westhill
Also nearby: Heat pump installation in Dundee, Heat pump installation in Edinburgh
Heat pump installation in Aberdeen: questions
How much does a heat pump cost in Aberdeen?
Expect £11,000 to £14,500 for a typical air source heat pump before any support. The final cost depends on any Home Energy Scotland grant you receive and on radiator upgrades, which are set out in a fixed quote.
What support is there for heat pumps in Aberdeen?
Home Energy Scotland offers a grant towards a heat pump, and you can add an interest-free loan if you need it. Apply and get approval before any work starts. The system must be fitted by an MCS-certified installer.
Will a heat pump keep my home warm in an Aberdeen winter?
If it is designed properly, yes. Air source heat pumps keep running well below freezing. The installer must size the unit to your home's heat loss on the coldest days, not an average day, so ask to see that calculation.
My home is on oil. Is a heat pump worth it?
It can be, particularly in a well-insulated house with space outside for the unit. Running costs depend on your insulation and electricity tariff. We will set a heat pump against a new oil boiler before you decide.