Heat pump installation in Swindon
A clear verdict on your Swindon home, then a fixed price from an MCS-certified installer with the grant deducted.
Will a heat pump suit your Swindon home?
With so much of Swindon built from the 1970s onwards, a good share of homes are reasonable heat pump candidates: cavity walls, gardens and, in some cases, an existing cylinder cupboard. Newer homes on the edge of town are often easier still. The Victorian terraces near the railway are harder, with solid walls and small yards. Those can still work, but often need insulation and bigger radiators first.
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.
Estates from the 1970s to today: Many of these homes suit a heat pump well, with reasonable insulation and gardens that give the unit room to breathe.
Victorian railway-era terraces: More of a challenge, with solid walls and limited outdoor space. Some will suit one after insulation and radiator upgrades.
Postwar semis: Usually workable after the loft and cavities are insulated, with a garden for the outdoor unit and room for a cylinder.
Heat pump installation prices in Swindon
| 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 Swindon home, a modern combi can still be the smarter buy. We will tell you straight.
See boiler replacement optionsAreas we cover around Swindon
- Old Town
- Wroughton
- Highworth
- Stratton St Margaret
- Haydon Wick
- Royal Wootton Bassett
- Wichelstowe
- Penhill
- Freshbrook
- Covingham
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Heat pump installation in Swindon: questions
How much will a heat pump cost in Swindon?
A standard air source heat pump runs to £11,000 to £14,500 before the grant. Once the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant is deducted, the typical Swindon bill falls to about £3,500 to £7,000. Radiator upgrades are priced in your fixed quote.
Am I eligible for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme in Swindon?
You usually are if you own the home, are replacing a fossil-fuel system such as a gas boiler, have a valid EPC and use an MCS-certified installer. There is no requirement to insulate first, though it often helps the system run well.
Does an estate home need new radiators for a heat pump?
Sometimes a few. Heat pumps work best at lower flow temperatures, meaning cooler water through the radiators, so some rooms may need bigger ones. Better insulated homes usually need fewer changes. Your installer checks room by room.
Where would the outdoor unit sit on an estate home?
Usually against a side or rear wall, on a solid base, with clear air around it. To stay within permitted development it must meet size and distance rules. Your installer will suggest a spot that balances noise, looks and pipe runs.