Heat pumps · 4 min read
Heat pump grants in 2026: £7,500, and when it's £9,000
How the Boiler Upgrade Scheme works and what you'll actually pay.
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme gives eligible homeowners £7,500 off an air source heat pump. Qualifying off-gas-grid homes replacing oil or LPG may get £9,000, currently until 31 March 2027.
Typical costs
- Before grant: £12,000 to £17,000
- With £7,500: £4,500 to £9,500
- With £9,000: £3,000 to £8,000
How it works
- Survey and room-by-room heat loss
- We design the system and apply for the grant
- The grant comes off your invoice
- Installed, commissioned and registered
Every home is different, so these are indicative figures. Your survey gives you a fixed written price.
Written by the Croston team. Reviewed by Wayne Gemson, founder and Gas Safe engineer.
