BUS scheme closes 31 December 2027
Does your home qualify for a £7,500 heat pump grant?
A 60-second check. Then a fair, MCS-sourced shortlist of three local installers — without sales calls, commission bias, or templated AI fluff.
Free. No phone calls. No spam. We never share your details without your say-so.
- 2,847MCS installers indexed
- £7,500Max grant amount
- 31 December 2027BUS scheme closes
- ZeroCommission to rank higher
How it works
Three honest steps. No sales pipeline.
We are not an installer. We are a data company that connects homeowners with MCS-certified businesses in their area — and we are transparent about every figure we publish.
- 01
Check your eligibility
Our checker confirms whether your property qualifies for the £7,500 BUS grant based on tenure, EPC, current fuel, and property type. Sources cited inline.
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Compare real costs
Use the calculator to see installation cost, BUS deduction, running cost vs your current heating, and payback period. Live energy prices from Ofgem.
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Meet three local installers
We surface up to three MCS-certified installers near you, sourced from the public MCS register. No installer pays us to rank higher than another. Ever.
The numbers, honestly
No marketing maths. Just the figures.
Drawn from DESNZ, Ofgem, MCS and Energy Saving Trust. Updated quarterly. Every number on this site is sourced — we do not invent “average savings”.
Where to start
Find what you need in one place
BUS Grant Eligibility Checker
The £7,500 grant has 5 rules. Find out in 60 seconds if your home qualifies — before you talk to any installer.
Heat Pump Cost Calculator
Installation, running cost vs gas, payback period, 10-year totals. Powered by current Ofgem energy prices.
Find MCS Installers Near You
Sourced directly from the public MCS register. We never accept payment to rank installers higher than competitors.
Compare Heat Pump Types
Air source, ground source, hybrid. Which suits your property, your budget, and your patch of land.
Heat Pump vs Gas Boiler
An honest, side-by-side comparison. We tell you when a heat pump wins and when a boiler still makes sense.
All UK Heating Grants
BUS, ECO4, Home Energy Scotland, Welsh schemes — what they pay, who qualifies, and how to apply.
See if your home qualifies for the £7,500 grant
A 60-second eligibility check. No phone calls, no sales pressure — just the answer.
Frequently asked questions
Is a heat pump worth it in the UK?
For most owner-occupied UK homes with reasonable insulation, yes — particularly when the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant is applied. The decision depends on your current fuel (oil and LPG see the biggest savings), insulation, and whether your radiators are sized correctly. We help you check each of these before recommending an installer.
How much does a heat pump cost after the grant?
A typical air source heat pump installation costs £10,500–£14,500 before any grant. With the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant applied, most homeowners pay £3,000–£7,000 out of pocket. Ground source installations are higher (£18,000–£35,000), though grants still apply.
Do I need new radiators with a heat pump?
Often, no. Heat pumps run at lower flow temperatures (35–45°C vs 70–80°C for a gas boiler), so existing radiators may need to be larger to deliver the same heat. A good installer will run a room-by-room heat loss calculation; many UK homes can keep most of their existing radiators with one or two upgrades.
What is the Boiler Upgrade Scheme?
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) is a UK government grant of £7,500 toward installing an air source or ground source heat pump in England and Wales. It runs until 31 December 2027 and is administered by DESNZ. Your installer applies on your behalf — you do not deal with the paperwork directly.
How long does heat pump installation take?
A typical air source installation takes 2–5 days. Ground source can take 1–3 weeks because of the borehole or trench work. Most disruption is on day one; many households are without heating only briefly during the changeover.
Can a heat pump heat my home in winter?
Yes. Modern heat pumps are tested down to -15°C and many work efficiently to -20°C. The "they do not work in cold weather" myth comes from decades-old US data. A correctly sized heat pump for a UK property will keep it warm throughout a normal British winter.