A heat pump is an energy-efficient system used for heating and/or cooling. It works by transferring existing heat from the air or ground, leading to significant energy savings compared to traditional heating systems.

Several factors need to be considered when installing a heat pump. At Magna Renewables, we conduct a thorough survey of your home and create a complete system design to determine whether your property is suitable. After that, we’ll provide a 100% fixed-price, no-obligation quote.

Zero VAT: There is no VAT payable on the purchase and installation of a heat pump, reducing the overall cost.

Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) : In England and Wales, homeowners can apply for a grant of up to £7,500 through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme. This voucher-based initiative helps reduce the cost of replacing a gas boiler with a heat pump.

Yes — the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) is a government-backed initiative available in England and Wales. It provides grants to help property owners install low-carbon heating systems, such as heat pumps or biomass boilers, in place of existing fossil fuel systems. The scheme aims to make clean, energy-efficient heating more accessible and affordable.

A BUS (Boiler Upgrade Scheme) voucher is how the government provides a financial contribution toward the cost of installing a new heat pump — if you're eligible. Under this scheme, homeowners in England and Wales can receive a grant of up to £7,500 to help cover the cost of replacing an existing fossil fuel heating system (such as a gas or oil boiler) with a low-carbon alternative like an air source or ground source heat pump. The grant is applied directly to your installation cost and is handled by your installer, making the process simple and straightforward.

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme is available to homeowners and small business property owners in England and Wales. To qualify, you must be replacing an existing fossil fuel or electric heating system (such as a gas, oil, or direct electric system) with an eligible low-carbon alternative — typically an air source heat pump, ground source heat pump, or in some cases, a biomass boiler.

The cost of installing a heat pump typically ranges from £11,000 to £13,000, depending on the type of system (air source or ground source), the size of your property, how many radiators need to be upgraded and the complexity of the installation.

Installation times can vary depending on the type of heat pump and the complexity of the system, but here’s a general guide.

Air Source Heat Pump: Typically takes 3 to 5 days to install. This includes setting up the outdoor unit, connecting it to your heating system, and commissioning the system.

Ground Source Heat Pump: These installations are more involved and usually take 1 to 2 weeks, depending on whether vertical boreholes or horizontal trenches are needed for the ground loop system.

You may be without heating and hot water for a short period, usually 1–2 days. Installers often plan around this to minimize disruption, and some can provide temporary solutions if needed

Yes — heat pumps can work with microbore pipework (typically 8mm or 10mm), although some adjustments may be needed to ensure the system runs efficiently. Heat pumps operate at lower temperatures than traditional boilers, so good water flow is important for consistent heating.