Heat Pump Installation in Edinburgh

MCS certified air source heat pump installation across the North West. Up to £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant available. Replace your gas boiler and cut heating bills by up to 50%. Our MCS-certified engineers cover Edinburgh and the wider Central Scotland area, with 420+ local installations completed.

420+

Local Installations

820-870 kWh/kWp/yr

Avg Solar Yield

2030

Net Zero Target

£310,000

Average House Price

~527,000

Population

~240,000

Households

£310,000

Avg House Price

820-870 kWh/kWp/yr

Solar Yield

2030

Net Zero Target

3.0 hrs/day avg

Sun Hours

Scotland's renewable energy incentives

Heat Pumps in Edinburgh  Why It Works

Scotland receives around 1,200 hours of sunshine per year, and modern panel efficiency means Edinburgh homeowners still see strong returns. Longer summer daylight hours partially compensate for shorter winters.

Planning & Installation Notes

The Scottish Government offers additional incentives for renewable energy. Edinburgh's conservation areas and listed buildings may require planning consent; our team is experienced with Scottish planning applications.

Edinburgh has a population of ~527,000 across approximately ~240,000 households, making it one of the larger urban areas in Central Scotland. With average property values at £310,000 and a council net-zero target of 2030, the economics and policy environment both point strongly toward renewable energy adoption.

Heat pump efficiency in Edinburgh's climate is well-established. Modern air source heat pumps maintain a Coefficient of Performance (CoP) of 2.5–3.5 even in sub-zero temperatures. At Edinburgh's typical winter ground temperatures of 5–8°C, a well-sized heat pump delivers 3–4 units of heat for every unit of electricity consumed — three to four times more efficient than a gas boiler at current prices, and without combustion emissions.

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) grant of £7,500 is available for Edinburgh properties replacing oil or gas boilers with an air source heat pump. The grant is applied by us directly to your invoice — you pay the net cost, not the gross. With the grant, a typical Edinburgh heat pump installation costs £2,000–£8,000 net depending on property size and any radiator upgrades needed.

Scotland's renewable energy incentives. The council's net-zero target of 2030 means planning policy in Edinburgh is increasingly hostile to new gas connections in extensions and new builds. Heat pumps are the primary technology for decarbonising existing housing stock — and with the BUS grant active and energy prices elevated, 2025–2026 is the optimal window to make the switch.

Pairing a heat pump with solar panels in Edinburgh creates a powerful combination. The heat pump uses electricity (not gas) to provide heat, and a solar system generates that electricity from your roof. A well-optimised setup — heat pump running during solar peak hours, hot water cylinder heated mid-afternoon on solar generation — can provide 40–60% of annual heat energy from rooftop solar. Add a battery to store surplus midday generation and the figure rises further.

Up to £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant

MCS certified — required for grant eligibility

Cut heating bills by up to 50%

300–400% efficiency vs gas boiler

Compatible with existing radiators

Pair with solar panels for free heat

Process

How Heat Pumps Works in Edinburgh

1

Heat Loss Survey

Our heat pump specialist visits to conduct a full BS EN 12831 heat loss calculation for every room. This determines the exact kW output required and whether your existing radiators need upgrading (most post-1990 homes don't). We also check your hot water cylinder and pipe sizing.

2

MCS Design & BUS Grant

We produce an MCS-compliant system design specifying heat pump model, flow temperature, and heat emitter sizing. We handle your Boiler Upgrade Scheme application — the £7,500 grant is deducted from your invoice at point of sale, not claimed back afterwards.

3

2–3 Day Installation

Day 1: groundwork, refrigerant pipework, and outdoor unit placement. Day 2: indoor unit installation, hot water cylinder connection, and controls wiring. Day 3 (if needed): full system commissioning, balance, and MCS handover. All work is to Part P electrical standards.

4

Commissioning & Aftercare

Your heat pump is commissioned to manufacturer specification, running temps are optimised for your property's heat curve, and you're shown how to operate the controls. MCS certificate issued. Annual service recommended to maintain manufacturer warranty.

Areas We Cover in Edinburgh

EdinburghGlasgowStirlingLivingstonDunfermlinePerth

Postcode districts: EH1, EH2, EH3, EH4, EH5, EH6, EH7, EH8, EH9, EH10, EH11, EH12, EH13, EH14, EH15, EH16, EH17, G1, G2, G3, G4, G5, G11, G12, G13, G14, G15, G20, G21, G22, G23, G31, G32, G33, G34, G40, G41, G42, G43, G44, G45, G46, G51, G52, G53, FK1, FK2, FK3, FK4, FK5, FK6, FK7, FK8, FK9, FK10, PH1, PH2, KY11, KY12, KY1, KY2, KY3, KY4

Property Types & Solar Suitability in Edinburgh

Edinburgh has a mix of Georgian New Town stone townhouses (Morningside, Marchmont), Victorian tenements across the south side, and modern suburban estates in Corstorphine and Queensferry. Scottish Government's Home Energy Scotland grant provides up to £9,000 for solar + battery.

Morningside / Bruntsfield

EH10

Victorian tenement / stone villa

Avg Price

£420,000

Roof

Natural slate

EPC

D

Flat and pitched tenement roofs; communal solar schemes growing; check factoring agreement

Corstorphine

EH12

Inter-war semi-detached

Avg Price

£310,000

Roof

Concrete tile

EPC

D

Good solar orientation; straightforward installs; Home Energy Scotland eligible

New Town

EH3

Conservation

Georgian listed townhouse

Avg Price

£560,000

Roof

Natural slate

EPC

E

World Heritage Site; planning consent usually required; in-roof or rear systems only

Queensferry / Dalmeny

EH30

Modern detached estate

Avg Price

£295,000

Roof

Concrete tile

EPC

C

New build compatible; Hive & Tesla integration popular

Glasgow West End

G12

Victorian stone terrace / flat

Avg Price

£380,000

Roof

Slate

EPC

D–E

Strong demand; tenement communal systems viable under new Scottish regulations

Edinburgh Council's Solar Investment

City of Edinburgh Council Net Zero 2030 & Scottish Government Incentives

Home Energy Scotland Solar Grant

Capacity: Up to £9,000

Output: Per household for solar + battery; stackable with ECO4

Edinburgh City Solar Estate Retrofit

Capacity: ~2 MW

Output: Council housing solar rollout across high-density estates

Meadowbank Regeneration Solar Requirement

Capacity: Planned

Output: New Edinburgh stadium quarter to include solar fabric

Glasgow City Council Solar Schools

Capacity: ~800 kW total

Output: 40+ Glasgow schools with solar as part of decarbonisation estate

Typical Heat Pumps Installations in Edinburgh

Every property in Edinburgh is different. Below are three representative installation profiles for the most common house types in the area — showing the system specification, the neighbourhood, and the projected annual saving. Your free survey will produce a report specific to your property.

Morningside / Bruntsfield

Property Type

Victorian tenement / stone villa

System Specified

Mitsubishi Ecodan 8.5 kW ASHP, existing radiators retained, BUS grant applied

Projected Saving

£7,500 grant; £680/year heating bill saving

Corstorphine

Property Type

Inter-war semi-detached

System Specified

Vaillant aroTHERM Plus 7 kW, 8 radiators upsized, 210L cylinder

Projected Saving

£7,500 grant; CoP 3.4 measured over first winter

New Town

Property Type

Georgian listed townhouse

System Specified

Samsung Gen6 9 kW ASHP, paired with 4 kWp solar, EV charger added

Projected Saving

£7,500 BUS grant; 80% of heat from own solar

Savings figures are indicative estimates based on current energy prices and 820-870 kWh/kWp/yr solar yield for Edinburgh. Actual results depend on system specification and household consumption profile.

Electric Vehicle Charging in Edinburgh

Edinburgh currently has ~680 public charge points — ~129 per 100,000 residents. Scotland leads UK in per-capita EV infrastructure; ChargePlace Scotland network dense across EH and G postcodes; Edinburgh has city-wide on-street charging programme; Glasgow expanding rapid hubs at retail parks

Pairing a home EV charger with solar panels means charging your electric vehicle entirely from self-generated power — effectively zero pence per mile. Our OZEV-approved installers can survey your property, apply for the up-to-£350 grant, and complete the installation in a single visit.

EV charger installation in Edinburgh

~680

Public Charge Points

~129

Per 100k Residents

Up to £350

OZEV Grant Available

~£0/mile

Cost to Charge (Solar)

Average Property Prices Across Edinburgh

Property values in Edinburgh vary significantly by postcode. Solar panel installation typically adds 4–14% to home value according to the Energy Saving Trust — a meaningful uplift across every price bracket below.

PostcodeAreaAvg Price
EH3Edinburgh New Town£560,000
EH10Morningside / Bruntsfield£420,000
EH12Corstorphine£310,000
EH30South Queensferry£295,000
G12Glasgow West End£380,000

Heat Pumps Cost in Edinburgh

Fixed-price quotes with no hidden costs. All prices include VAT, installation, and commissioning. Finance available from 0% — keeping monthly payments below your energy bill saving from day one.

6–8 kW ASHP

From £2,000 net*

*BUS grant pre-deducted from invoice

  • After £7,500 BUS grant applied
  • Ideal for 2–3 bed homes
  • Mitsubishi Ecodan / Vaillant
  • MCS certificate issued
  • 5-year manufacturer warranty
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8–12 kW ASHP

From £4,500 net*

*BUS grant pre-deducted from invoice

  • After £7,500 BUS grant applied
  • Ideal for 3–4 bed homes
  • Samsung / Daikin
  • MCS certificate issued
  • 210L cylinder included
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12+ kW ASHP

From £7,000 net*

*BUS grant pre-deducted from invoice

  • After £7,500 BUS grant applied
  • Ideal for 4–5 bed homes
  • Full heat loss design
  • MCS certificate issued
  • Radiator upgrade included
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Finance available — 0% to 14.9% APR

Most customers keep monthly payments below their monthly energy bill saving. Use our finance calculator for instant estimates.

Why SMS

The Edinburgh Team Behind Every Installation

MCS Certified

Every installation is carried out by MCS-certified engineers — the legal requirement for SEG payments and BUS grant eligibility. Our certificate number is available on request.

420+ Local Installs

We've completed 420+ installations across Edinburgh and Central Scotland. Our engineers know local planning teams, roof types, and grid connection processes.

4.9/5 Rating

Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 48 verified reviews. Our engineers are measured on quality, punctuality, and post-installation support — not just speed.

12+ Years Experience

Trading since 2012. 11,000+ systems installed across the UK. Tesla Energy Powerwall certified — one of fewer than 50 Certified Installers in Britain.

Get a Free Quote in Edinburgh

Our Edinburgh team will survey your property, design the right system, and provide a detailed fixed-price quote with projected savings — completely free.

4.9 rating from 48 reviews
MCS certified — required for SEG payments
420+ installations in Edinburgh

Recent Edinburgh Heat Pumps Case Studies

Tesla Certified Installer covering EH1-EH17 plus surrounding Lothians. Specialist in New Town / Stockbridge / Morningside World Heritage Site approvals plus modern Currie / Balerno detached installs. Operates under Scottish Government Home Energy Scotland framework.

Morningside

Iain M.

5-bed Victorian Edinburgh tenement (top floor)

2026
Solar: 6 kWp on-roof (private roof rights)
Battery: 1x Tesla Powerwall 3 (13.5 kWh)
Charger: 7 kW Zappi

Annual saving

£1,600/yr

Rare Edinburgh tenement install — top-floor owner with sole roof rights. City of Edinburgh Council planning consent secured for South Side Conservation Area. Slate roof preserved on principal elevations.

Currie

Catriona R.

5-bed modern detached

2026
Solar: 10 kWp on-roof
Battery: 1x Tesla Powerwall 3 (13.5 kWh)
Charger: Tesla Wall Connector

Annual saving

£2,300/yr

Modern new-build with optimal south aspect. Standard PD install. Home Energy Scotland interest-free loan covered most of the system cost.

Balerno

Stuart B.

5-bed inter-war detached

2025
Solar: 10 kWp on-roof
Battery: 2x Tesla Powerwall 3 (27 kWh)
Charger: Tesla Wall Connector + 22 kW Zappi

Annual saving

£2,400/yr

Substantial inter-war roof. Powerwall stack for two-EV Tesla + Polestar household. Home Energy Scotland funding covered Powerwall stack.

Edinburgh Heat Pumps  2026 Costs

Typical fitted prices and payback periods for the dominant property archetypes in Edinburgh. Every quote is bespoke — these are guideline ranges from recent local installs.

Property archetypeSystem sizeFitted price
New Town / Stockbridge WHS apartment3-6 kWp Viridian (subject to LBC)£11,400-£17,800
Morningside Victorian tenement (top floor)4-8 kWp on-roof rear£8,800-£13,800
Currie / Balerno detached8-12 kWp on-roof£11,800-£17,400
Corstorphine modern detached8-12 kWp on-roof£11,400-£17,400

Common Questions About Heat Pumps in Edinburgh

Yes — we cover Edinburgh and the wider Central Scotland area. Our MCS-certified engineers are based locally and can typically arrange a free survey within 5–7 working days. We've completed over 260 installations across the North West. Call 0800 099 6606 or complete our online form and we'll call you back the same working day.

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RECC Member

Renewable Energy Consumer Code

Tesla Powerwall

Certified Installer

EcoFlow Partner

Authorised Installer

Octopus Energy

Trusted Partner

Octopus Energy

Partner of the Year

TSI Approved

Trading Standards Institute

EPVS Registered

PV Scheme Member

IWA Member

Insulated Wall Association

MCS Certified

Microgeneration Certification

NICEIC Approved

Electrical Contractor

RECC Member

Renewable Energy Consumer Code

Tesla Powerwall

Certified Installer

EcoFlow Partner

Authorised Installer

Octopus Energy

Trusted Partner

Octopus Energy

Partner of the Year

TSI Approved

Trading Standards Institute

EPVS Registered

PV Scheme Member

IWA Member

Insulated Wall Association

MCS Certified

Microgeneration Certification

NICEIC Approved

Electrical Contractor

RECC Member

Renewable Energy Consumer Code

Tesla Powerwall

Certified Installer

EcoFlow Partner

Authorised Installer

Octopus Energy

Trusted Partner

Octopus Energy

Partner of the Year

TSI Approved

Trading Standards Institute

EPVS Registered

PV Scheme Member

IWA Member

Insulated Wall Association