What makes heat pump prices different in the North West
Labour rates in the North West are below the national average, and much of the housing stock is semi-detached or terraced, which usually means a mid-size unit rather than the largest.
Installers quoting in the North West usually cover towns including Manchester, Liverpool, Preston, Bolton and Chester. If an installer does not routinely work in your postcode area, travel and return-visit costs tend to be built into the price.
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme
Eligible homeowners in the North West can get up to £7,500 towards an air source heat pump through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme. The grant is claimed by a certified installer rather than by you, so check whether each quote you receive is shown before or after the grant — this is the single most common reason two quotes look thousands of pounds apart. Eligibility depends on the property, the technology and the installer, and we do not assess it for you.
What moves your quote up or down
- Heat loss — a proper room-by-room heat loss calculation determines the unit size. A bigger unit costs more to buy and to run if it is oversized.
- Radiators and pipework — heat pumps run at lower flow temperatures, so some radiators may need to be larger.
- Hot water cylinder — most homes need a new cylinder, and space for it.
- Insulation — loft and cavity work is often recommended first, and changes both the unit size and the running cost.
- Siting the outdoor unit — restricted access, long pipe runs and acoustic requirements all add labour.
How to compare heat pump quotes in the North West
Get quotes from more than one certified installer covering your postcode and compare them on total installed price after grant, the heat loss figure used, unit make and model, predicted SCOP, cylinder size, radiator changes included, and warranty length. Our heat pump running cost guide explains what the SCOP figure actually means for your bills, and our heat pump grants guide covers the funding routes in more detail.