How Much Does It Cost to Install a Ground Source Heat Pump?
Complete cost breakdown for ground source heat pump installation, including grants and savings.
Ground Source Heat Pump Costs
Ground source heat pumps have higher upfront costs than air source systems, but offer greater efficiency and lower running costs over their lifetime.
Horizontal Ground Loops
£15,000 - £25,000
Before BUS grant
- • Lower drilling costs
- • Requires larger garden area
- • Significant garden disruption
Vertical Boreholes
£20,000 - £35,000
Before BUS grant
- • Higher drilling costs
- • Minimal garden space needed
- • Less garden disruption
Boiler Upgrade Scheme Grant: £7,500
The government's Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers £7,500 towards ground source heat pump installation. This significantly reduces your out-of-pocket costs:
Horizontal System After Grant
£7,500 - £17,500
Borehole System After Grant
£12,500 - £27,500
What's Included in the Price?
- Heat pump unit: The indoor unit that extracts heat from the ground
- Ground works: Trenching or borehole drilling
- Ground loop pipework: HDPE pipes and antifreeze solution
- Hot water cylinder: Often required for optimal performance
- Installation labour: Typically 3-5 days work
- MCS certification: Required for BUS grant eligibility
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