Heat pump installation in Hull
Village bungalow or city terrace? Get a view on your Hull house, then a fixed price from an MCS certified installer with the grant applied.
Will a heat pump suit a Hull home?
Bungalows in the villages around Hull are often some of the easiest homes to switch: big gardens, big lofts to insulate and every room on one floor. Estate semis can be good candidates too. The city's terraces are harder, because solid walls lose heat and the back yard may be too small for the outdoor unit.
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.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces off the main roads: The rear yard is often the only outdoor space, so it comes down to whether the unit fits with clearance. Solid walls usually mean some radiators get bigger.
Interwar and post-war semis and estate houses: Many are well suited, with a garden for the unit and an airing cupboard for the cylinder. Check the cavity walls and loft are insulated before sizing the system.
Bungalows in the villages around the city: Often a strong candidate, with plenty of garden space and a large loft that can be insulated well. All rooms on one level makes radiator sizing simpler.
Heat pump installation prices in Hull
| 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 Hull home, a modern combi can still be the smarter buy. We will tell you straight.
See boiler replacement optionsAreas we cover around Hull
- The Avenues
- Newland Park
- Hessle
- Cottingham
- Anlaby
- Kirk Ella
- Willerby
- Sutton-on-Hull
- Bransholme
- Kingswood
Also nearby: Heat pump installation in York, Heat pump installation in Doncaster, Heat pump installation in Leeds
Heat pump installation in Hull: questions
How much is a heat pump in Hull?
An air source heat pump typically costs £11,000 to £14,500 fitted, before any grant. The £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant usually brings Hull homeowners down to roughly £3,500 to £7,000. Radiator changes, where needed, are itemised in the fixed quote.
Is a bungalow near Hull a good match for a heat pump?
Often, yes. A bungalow has a large roof area, so loft insulation makes a real difference, and there is usually space for the unit. Because all rooms are on one level, the pipe runs are simple. The survey checks heat loss before anything is sized.
Can a heat pump work in a terrace with a small yard?
Sometimes. The unit needs clear air around it and has to meet the permitted development distance rules from the boundary. Solid walls will need larger radiators in some rooms. If it does not fit or the costs climb too high, we will recommend a new boiler instead.
What do I need to get the grant in Hull?
A valid EPC, an MCS certified installer, and an existing fossil fuel system such as a gas or oil boiler that the heat pump replaces. The installer applies for the £7,500 and it is deducted from what you pay.