Heat Pump Installation in Walsall: Clear Costs From a Local Team
Heat Pump Installation in Walsall from a local team with a premises you can visit. Free home survey, clear written quote, open 7 days. Call for a quote.
Choosing a new heating system is a big decision, and you should be able to ask questions and get straight answers. Eco Air Source Heat Pump Installer is based in Walsall, and you are welcome to visit us. We offer a free home survey, followed by a written quote that explains what you are paying for. We are open 7 days, 9am to 7pm, at our premises in Walsall (WS1), and you can reach us on 01922 302461. This page covers heat pump installation in plain English: what it costs, what it costs to run, who can get the grant, and whether your home is suitable.
What a Heat Pump Costs to Buy and Fit
Worcester Bosch puts the cost at between £5,000 and £15,000 to install (Worcester Bosch, 2026). The Energy Saving Trust puts the typical UK cost at around £12,000 (Energy Saving Trust, 2026). Published guides vary because homes vary, so here is how several sources compare:
- Worcester Bosch says £5,000 to £15,000 (Worcester Bosch, 2026).
- Heatable says around £7,000 to £13,000, depending on property size, system design and upgrades (Heatable, 2026).
- Renewable Energy Hub says £8,000 to £14,000 or more installed (Renewable Energy Hub, 2026).
- Checkatrade says £3,000 to £15,000 for supply and installation, not including extras such as upgrading radiators (Checkatrade, 2026).
The spread comes from the size of your home, how well it holds heat, the type of unit and whether you need a new cylinder or larger radiators. We would rather survey your home and give you a written figure than guess over the phone.
Running Costs and Efficiency
A heat pump can cost a little more to run than a new gas or oil boiler on a standard tariff, but a time-of-use tariff can bring it below gas. The Energy Saving Trust says electricity is nearly four times more expensive than gas on standard tariffs, while heat pumps are more than three times more efficient than a gas or oil boiler (Energy Saving Trust, 2026). It also says a heat pump time-of-use tariff can bring running costs below those of a gas boiler (Energy Saving Trust, 2026).
So the answer depends on your tariff and how your home is set up. If you are replacing oil, LPG or electric heating, the comparison can look different from gas, and we will talk it through with you honestly.
The £7,500 Grant and How It Works
Homes in England and Wales can get £7,500 towards an air source heat pump through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (Energy Saving Trust, 2026). We are not MCS certified, so if you want the grant, we refer you to our MCS-certified partner. They quote, install and apply for the grant on your behalf. If you do not need the grant, we install the heat pump ourselves.
The main rules, all from GOV.UK (2026):
- You must own the property and be replacing a fossil fuel system such as oil, gas, electric or LPG.
- Most new builds, social housing and homes already given government funding for a heat pump are not eligible.
- Earlier funding for insulation or similar energy efficiency work does not rule you out.
- The grant is taken off what you pay and shown on your quotation and invoice.
- The heat pump must be installed and commissioned within 120 days of the application.
Our heat pump grants page goes through the process step by step.
Our Specialist Services
Each of these has its own page with more detail:
- Air source heat pumps: choosing and fitting the outdoor unit and the system around it.
- Free survey: a visit to your home to check the layout, insulation, pipework and where the unit can go.
- Replacing your boiler: what changes when you move from a gas boiler.
- Hot water cylinders: fitting a cylinder where one is needed.
- Radiator upgrades: when existing radiators are fine and when larger ones help.
- Heat pump replacement: swapping an older or failing unit for a new one.
Is Your Home Suitable?
Most homes can take a heat pump, though some need extra work. Three things come up most often:
- Space for a cylinder. A hot water cylinder can usually fit in any cupboard measuring at least 80cm x 80cm (Energy Saving Trust, 2026).
- Planning. Most installations are permitted development and need no planning permission. If you live in a listed building or a conservation area, check with your local planning department first (Energy Saving Trust, 2026).
- Unit type. Monobloc heat pumps keep everything in one outdoor unit and are cheaper and quicker to install, while split systems can be slightly more efficient (Energy Saving Trust, 2026).
How We Work
- You call or send a request. Calling is quickest. We are open 7 days and will talk through your situation.
- We visit for a free home survey. We look at your current heating, your radiators, your hot water and where a unit could sit.
- You get a written quote. It sets out the work and the price in plain English, with the grant taken off if you go through our MCS-certified partner.
- You decide in your own time. There is no pressure, and you are welcome to drop into our Walsall premises to talk it over.
- We install, or our partner does. If you are not using the grant, we carry out the work ourselves. For grant jobs, our MCS-certified partner installs and handles the application.
Where We Work
We are Walsall-based and cover Walsall town centre and the surrounding areas, including Bloxwich, Willenhall, Darlaston, Aldridge, Brownhills, Pelsall and Streetly. We also work in nearby Wednesbury, Wolverhampton, Cannock and Sutton Coldfield. If you are not sure whether we cover your street, give us a call.
How It Works
From initial survey to completion — here’s what to expect when you work with us.
Tell us about your home
Call or send a message with your address and your current heating.
Free home survey
We assess your home and talk through your options.
Written quote
You get a clear, itemised written quote with no pressure to decide on the day.
Fitted and tested
We install, commission and hand over the system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Typically between £5,000 and £15,000 before any grant, with the Energy Saving Trust quoting around £12,000 as the UK typical figure (Worcester Bosch, 2026; Energy Saving Trust, 2026). Your own price depends on your home's size, the system design and any extras such as radiators or a cylinder. We confirm it in a written quote after your free survey.
You may, if you own the property in England or Wales and are replacing a fossil fuel system such as gas, oil, electric or LPG (GOV.UK, 2026). The grant comes through our MCS-certified partner, who quotes, installs and applies for it for you. New builds and social housing are generally excluded.
Usually not. Most installations are permitted development, so no planning permission is needed (Energy Saving Trust, 2026). The exception is if you live in a listed building or a conservation area, where you should check with your local planning department before going ahead. We can point out anything to watch for at the survey.
Most homes need one, because heat pumps heat stored water. If you have a combi boiler, you will likely need to add a cylinder. A cylinder can usually fit in any cupboard measuring at least 80cm x 80cm (Energy Saving Trust, 2026). We will check the space during your survey.
Not always. Heat pumps run at lower water temperatures than boilers, so some rooms may need larger radiators to stay comfortable, while others will be fine as they are. Checkatrade notes that radiator upgrades are an extra on top of the base installation cost (Checkatrade, 2026). We check each room at the survey and list any changes in your quote.
For many homes, yes, though it depends on your current fuel and tariff. Heat pumps are more than three times more efficient than a gas or oil boiler (Energy Saving Trust, 2026). On a standard tariff they can cost slightly more to run than gas, but a time-of-use tariff can bring costs below a gas boiler (Energy Saving Trust, 2026).
An outdoor unit makes some sound, similar in spirit to a large fan, and how noticeable it is depends on the model and where it sits. Siting it away from bedroom windows and neighbours' boundaries helps. We do not quote decibel figures we cannot source, but we will discuss the best position at your survey.
Follow the manufacturer's guidance for your specific unit, as service intervals vary between models. A routine check keeps it running as it should. When we quote, we will tell you what the manufacturer recommends so there are no surprises later on.
It depends on your property, the type of system and whether a cylinder or radiators are being changed. A monobloc system is quicker to fit than a split system (Energy Saving Trust, 2026). Your written quote will give a realistic timescale for your home. If you are using the grant, the work must be completed within 120 days of the application (GOV.UK, 2026). Call [01922 302461](tel:+441922302461) or request a free survey
Thinking about an air source heat pump?
Call or send a message and we'll arrange a free survey of your home, then send a written quote.