Heat pump installation in Bournemouth
Find out whether your Bournemouth home suits a heat pump, then get a fixed price from an MCS certified installer with the grant deducted.
Will a heat pump work in your Bournemouth home?
Bungalows and insulated semis make up a lot of Bournemouth, and many of them are good heat pump candidates, with garden space for the unit and room for a cylinder. Flats are the main exception, since outdoor space is shared and the freeholder has a say. Homes close to the sea need a unit built to cope with salt air.
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme gives £7,500 off an air source heat pump. Your MCS-certified installer claims it and takes it off your bill.
Interwar and post-war semis and detached houses: Often a practical option, with gardens front and back and an airing cupboard for the cylinder. Check the cavity walls and loft are insulated before sizing.
Flats in converted villas and purpose-built blocks: Hard to arrange in most flats, as outdoor space is shared and the freeholder must consent. Some blocks have electric heating rather than gas.
Bungalows across the suburbs and Christchurch: Frequently a strong candidate: plenty of garden, a big loft to insulate and all the rooms on one floor. Near the sea, ask about a unit with a coastal protective coating.
Heat pump installation prices in Bournemouth
| Job | Typical price | Fitting time |
|---|---|---|
| Air source heat pump, before any grant | £11,000 to £14,500 | 2 to 5 days |
| After the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant | £3,500 to £7,000 | grant applied by installer |
| 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 Bournemouth home, a modern combi can still be the smarter buy. We will tell you straight.
See boiler replacement optionsAreas we cover around Bournemouth
- Boscombe
- Southbourne
- Westbourne
- Winton
- Charminster
- Kinson
- Moordown
- Pokesdown
- Christchurch
- Poole
Also nearby: Heat pump installation in Southampton, Heat pump installation in Portsmouth, Heat pump installation in Exeter
Heat pump installation in Bournemouth: questions
What is the cost of a heat pump in Bournemouth?
A typical air source heat pump costs £11,000 to £14,500 installed, before the grant. After the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, Bournemouth homeowners generally pay about £3,500 to £7,000. Radiator upgrades are shown in the fixed quote.
Does living near the sea affect a heat pump?
Salt in the air can corrode the outdoor unit faster, especially close to the seafront. Many manufacturers offer units with a protective coating for coastal sites, and regular cleaning helps. Your installer should recommend a suitable model and position.
Is a bungalow a good candidate?
Often, yes. Bungalows have a large loft that can be insulated well, plenty of outdoor space and simple pipe runs because every room is on one floor. The survey works out heat loss room by room to size the system properly.
Can I get the £7,500 grant in Bournemouth?
Most homeowners can, if they are replacing a fossil fuel system such as a gas or oil boiler, have a valid EPC and use an MCS certified installer. The installer claims the grant and takes it off the price.