Find out if a heat pump is right for your home — before you commit
Heat pumps work exceptionally well in the right homes and poorly in the wrong ones. The key variables — your home's insulation level, existing heating system, hot water demand, and local property characteristics — determine whether your bills go down or up. This isn't a one-size-fits-all product.
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What brings most people here
- Not knowing if your home is suitable without paying for a survey
- Conflicting information about whether heat pumps cost more to run
- The upfront cost before grants feels prohibitive
- Concerns about planning permission and permitted development rules
What a good match looks like
- Honest suitability assessment before any commitment
- Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) grant guidance — currently £7,500 for air source
- MCS certification is required for Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant eligibility — verify any installer's MCS status at mcscertified.com
- Running cost modelling based on your actual home, not averages
How it works
Tell us what you need
A short form covering your situation and requirements. Takes around 2 minutes. No account required.
We identify suitable specialists
We match your requirements against Heat Pumps specialists with relevant experience and verified client ratings.
Matched specialists review your requirements
Specialists who believe they can genuinely help will be in touch. You'll be able to see their ratings and completed jobs before deciding whether to proceed.
You decide — no pressure, no obligation
If a specialist looks right for you, you can progress through quote, contract, and payment — all in one place. If not, you're not committed to anything.
Why YouCompared is different
Matched on merit, not marketing spend
Specialists appear because they match your requirements and have the ratings to back it up — not because they paid to be at the top of a list.
Ratings from completed projects
Every rating on our platform comes from a job that was actually done. Not an anonymous review — a verified client, a real project.
One enquiry, not a data free-for-all
Your details go to specialists matched to your specific requirements — not broadcast to everyone on a list. You stay in control of who you engage with.
The process doesn't stop at the introduction
Quote, contract, payment, and review — managed in one place. We're involved through the whole project, not just the first contact.
Common questions about Heat Pumps
Are heat pumps cheaper to run than gas boilers?
It depends. Heat pumps run on electricity, which costs more per unit than gas. However, heat pumps deliver 3–4 units of heat for every 1 unit of electricity consumed (a coefficient of performance of 3–4). In a well-insulated home, running costs are often comparable to gas or lower. In a poorly insulated home, they can be higher. Insulation improvements often make more financial sense first.
What is the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant?
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) provides a £7,500 upfront grant for air source heat pump installations in England and Wales. The grant is paid directly to your installer, reducing the cost you pay. It's available to homeowners and landlords. MCS certification is a requirement for grant eligibility — verify any installer's MCS status at mcscertified.com before signing anything.
Does my home need to be insulated before installing a heat pump?
Not necessarily, but insulation significantly improves performance. Heat pumps work at lower flow temperatures than gas boilers — they heat your home more gently over longer periods. Good insulation means less heat escapes, making this approach highly efficient. A good installer will assess your insulation as part of the survey and advise honestly.
Do heat pumps work in older properties?
Yes, but older properties often need more preparation — upgraded insulation, larger radiators or underfloor heating, and hot water cylinder installation. The economics depend on how much this work costs relative to the running cost savings. A detailed survey of your specific property is the only way to get an honest answer.
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