Renewable Planet Ltd
Manchester
ASHP
Brands: Viessmann
Trading: 14 years
Installers · Greater Manchester
Air source heat pump installation in Manchester
3 MCS-certified installers covering Manchester and surrounding postcodes, from our installer directory.
By James Whitmore
Reviewed by Dr Emma Lin · MCS MCS-EL-558202 · 8 min read
Heat pumps in Manchester — local context
A mix of Victorian terraces, 1930s council-built semis, and a growing share of city-centre flats. Solid-wall construction is common — insulation upgrades often precede heat pump installs.
Full £7,500 BUS grant applies. ECO4 funding is widely available to qualifying low-income households in Greater Manchester.
Installation process
What does an air source heat pump installation in Manchester actually involve?
The process follows a set sequence, but Manchester's housing stock adds a few predictable steps. First, you choose an MCS-certified installer from the directory below — currently 3 firms. The installer surveys the property, completing a heat-loss calculation, a radiator audit, and a check for hot-water cylinder space. For the Victorian terraces and 1930s solid-wall semis that dominate many neighbourhoods, the survey often flags insulation upgrades (loft, cavity or solid-wall) and larger double-panel radiators as prerequisites for good performance at lower flow temperatures. This is standard, not a red flag — see our radiator compatibility guide for how that assessment works.
Once the survey is done, the installer provides a quote showing the net cost after the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) grant. You sign a redemption statement, and the installer applies via the Ofgem portal. Voucher approval typically takes 2–4 weeks. Installation on site usually spans 2–5 days for an air source unit. After commissioning, the installer claims the grant from Ofgem; you pay only the post-grant balance. Full eligibility rules are in our Boiler Upgrade Scheme guide.
Local housing stock
Manchester housing stock and heat pump suitability
Manchester's housing stock spans several distinct eras, each with different heat pump considerations:
Victorian terraces
Solid brick walls, limited loft space, narrow floorplans — heat loss runs high. External or internal wall insulation, plus loft top-ups, are frequently needed before a heat pump can run efficiently at 35–45°C flow temperatures. Radiator upgrades are almost always part of the scope.
1930s council-built semis
Cavity walls (often unfilled) and better loft access make cavity-fill insulation a straightforward first step. Radiator sizing still needs checking — many original panels are undersized for low-temperature operation.
City-centre flats
Space for an outdoor unit and a hot-water cylinder can be the limiting factor. Communal heating or shared plant rooms may require freeholder consent. Where individual installs are feasible, lower heat demand often means a smaller, cheaper unit.
In every case, a proper heat-loss survey — not a desktop estimate — determines whether the property is "heat pump ready" or needs fabric work first. See how this compares to a gas boiler in our heat pump vs gas boiler comparison.
Grants
Grants available to Manchester homeowners
Two national schemes apply in full across Greater Manchester — Manchester postcodes have no separate rules or reduced amounts.
£7,500
BUS grant (ASHP/GSHP)
Deducted from your invoice
2–4 weeks
Ofgem approval time
After installer applies
31 Dec 2027
BUS scheme deadline
No extension announced
Means-tested
ECO4
Widely available in Greater Manchester
Only MCS-certified installers can apply for BUS on your behalf. Read the full rules in our Boiler Upgrade Scheme guide, or see every UK grant compared in the grants hub. Not sure you qualify? Check eligibility in 60 seconds.
Costs
What installation typically costs in Manchester
Manchester-specific pricing data is not published. The figures below are UK-wide averages for a typical three-bedroom semi-detached home, provided for budgeting context only.
| Stage | Typical range (UK average) |
|---|---|
| Full install cost before grant | £10,500–£14,500 |
| After £7,500 BUS grant | £3,000–£7,000 out of pocket |
Variables that move the final figure: property size, heat loss, radiator upgrades, cylinder replacement, insulation work, and installer overheads. A site-specific quote from one of the two MCS-certified installers listed below is the only way to get an accurate number for your address — see the full breakdown in our heat pump costs guide.
Running costs are the other half of the picture: a well-insulated home on a heat-pump-optimised electricity tariff typically costs less to run than the same home on a gas boiler, though the size of that saving depends heavily on your tariff, insulation level, and how the system is commissioned. See our running costs breakdown for tariff-by-tariff figures, or model your own numbers — with the basis published — in the cost calculator.
Currently listed installers
MCS-certified businesses serving Manchester
Lloyd's Gas & Renewables
Manchester
ASHPGSHP
Trading: 6 years
Greentech Renewables Ltd
Manchester
ASHP
Brands: Vaillant, Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, Samsung, LG
Eligible? Get quotes from Manchester installers.
Once you've checked the £7,500 BUS grant rules, request a quote from any installer above. They handle the application paperwork for you.