Grants & Funding

An air source heat pump works by extracting naturally occurring heat energy from the outside air and transferring it into your home’s heating and hot water system.

Much like a traditional gas or oil boiler, it uses heated water to provide central heating and domestic hot water. However, unlike a conventional boiler, a heat pump doesn’t generate all of its heat directly from burning fuel. Instead, it uses electricity to transfer existing energy from the outside air into your home.

This makes heat pumps an exceptionally efficient and low-carbon alternative to traditional heating systems.

Under suitable operating conditions, an air source heat pump can deliver more than 4kWh of useful heat for every 1kWh of electricity consumed.

Many modern heat pumps also offer cooling capabilities when connected to a suitably designed system.

With intelligent weather compensation technology, a heat pump can automatically adjust its heating output and water temperatures based on outdoor conditions, helping maximise efficiency throughout the year.

A common misconception is that heat pumps are only suitable for new-build or highly insulated properties.

In reality, air source heat pumps can be suitable for a wide range of buildings, including older properties, rural homes, traditional houses and modern developments.

At LC Installations, we have successfully installed heat pumps in many different property types.

The key is ensuring the system is designed correctly and that the homeowner understands how the technology operates.

Although some properties may require improvements to radiators, insulation or existing pipework, these can be assessed as part of our initial survey.

We take a practical, honest approach and will always advise whether a heat pump is a suitable and cost-effective solution for your home.

• Exceptional efficiency: Heat pumps can provide several units of heat energy for every unit of electricity consumed.
• Renewable heating: Utilises energy naturally present in the outside air.
• Intelligent temperature control: Automatically adjusts heating output and water temperatures to suit weather conditions.
• Ideal for off-grid properties: A particularly attractive alternative for homes currently heated using oil or LPG.
• Compatible with solar and battery storage: Can complement existing renewable electricity systems.
• Perfect for new builds and renovations: Suitable for properties designed or upgraded with energy efficiency in mind.
• Heating and cooling capabilities: Selected systems can provide year-round climate control.
• Reduced reliance on fossil fuels: Offers a practical route towards lower-carbon home heating.

Need support with boiler cost replacement? The Government’s Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) helps reduce the total cost of replacing your boiler with a low carbon, renewable heating system. As an approved installer, we check eligibility and process the £7,500 installation incentives.

Air Source Heat Pumps

Utilising outdoor air for heating and cooling, these pumps use a compressor and refrigerant to transfer heat between outdoor and indoor air. An efficient and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional systems, they rely on natural air heat instead of burning fossil fuels.

Ground Source Heat Pumps

Also known as geothermal heat pumps, these use the ground as a heat source. Using an underground loop system, they transfer heat between the ground and indoor air for heating or cooling. Efficient and eco-friendly, they tap into the stable ground temperature for heating and cooling.

Launched in January 2013, the Free Boiler Scheme aims to reduce the UK’s energy consumption by providing grants to low-income households. Part of the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) and the Electricity and Gas Order, the scheme is primarily funded by major UK utility companies.

Home Heating Cost Reduction Obligation (HHCRO)

HHCRO provides free boiler and insulation grants to homeowners receiving certain means-tested benefits, aiming to reduce fuel poverty. Eligibility depends on benefits received and additional criteria, including total household income and the presence of an existing low-efficiency boiler.

Eligible Benefits

Benefits include Child Tax Credit, Child Benefit (with a qualifying household income), Working Tax Credit, Disability Living Allowance, Pension Credit, Job Seekers Allowance, Universal Credit, and Employment and Support Allowance.

Additional Qualifying Criteria

Criteria include a property size generating sufficient savings, and an existing low-efficiency boiler. Funding has reduced, but free boiler grants are still available. We help find approved installers for surveys or provide boiler replacement quotes if ineligible for a grant.