Heat pump installation in Swansea
A clear verdict on your Swansea home, then a fixed price from an MCS certified installer with the grant applied.
Heat pumps in Swansea: will yours work?
Swansea's semis, with cavity walls and room in the garden, are often reasonable candidates once insulated. Hillside terraces are harder, as stepped gardens leave few level spots and solid walls facing the wind lose more heat. Flats are seldom suitable. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme applies in Wales just as in England. For a hillside terrace, a new combi is often the cheaper route for now.
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.
Hillside Victorian and Edwardian terraces: Sloping, stepped gardens can make it hard to find a flat spot for the outdoor unit. Solid walls and exposure to wind off the bay push heat demand up.
Interwar and post-war semis: Generally the most promising homes in the area, with cavity walls and gardens. Get the loft and cavities insulated to keep the unit size down.
Waterfront and city-centre flats: Rarely possible without a balcony or ground space and freeholder agreement. Some newer blocks use other forms of heating entirely.
Heat pump installation prices in Swansea
| 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 Swansea home, a modern combi can still be the smarter buy. We will tell you straight.
See boiler replacement optionsAreas we cover around Swansea
- Sketty
- Uplands
- Mumbles
- Killay
- Morriston
- Townhill
- Brynmill
- Gorseinon
- Pontarddulais
- Clydach
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Heat pump installation in Swansea: questions
Can I get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant in Wales?
Yes. The £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme covers homes in Wales as well as England. You need to be replacing fossil-fuel heating, such as a gas or oil boiler, have a valid EPC and use an MCS certified installer, who applies for you.
How much does a heat pump cost in Swansea?
Before the grant, an air source heat pump is typically £11,000 to £14,500 installed. With £7,500 taken off, most Swansea homeowners pay around £3,500 to £7,000. Radiator upgrades are priced separately in your fixed quote.
Where can the unit go if my garden is on a slope?
A unit needs a solid, level base, which can be a small concrete pad or wall brackets. On steep plots, a spot by the side or rear wall is often used. Your installer checks access, noise limits and air flow on the survey.
Do I need planning permission in Wales?
Many air source heat pumps on houses in Wales can go in without a planning application, but the conditions are not identical to England's. Listed buildings and conservation areas usually need consent. Your installer checks the current rules for your home.