Heat Pump Installation
in Inverness
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How Much Do Heat Pump Installation Cost in Inverness?
Real prices from completed projects in Inverness and the surrounding area. Costs vary by size, specification and access — use these as a starting guide, then get 3 free quotes for your specific project.
The most common home install — an outdoor unit paired with a new hot-water cylinder and controls. From £8,000–£14,000 installed after the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) grant, by an MCS-certified installer.
Get quotes for this →A borehole or slinky-loop ground array feeding an indoor heat-pump unit. Higher upfront cost but excellent efficiency and running cost. £14,000–£25,000 installed after BUS grant.
Get quotes for this →A heat pump paired with a smaller retained gas boiler for peak-demand back-up. Ideal for larger properties or where full electrification isn't yet viable. £10,000–£18,000 installed.
Get quotes for this →Costs depend on size, spec and access. The best way to know your exact price is to compare 3 quotes from local specialists.
Get free quotes →Inverness pricing note: North Scotland building costs vary widely by location. Inverness and the Highlands attract the highest premiums — 15–25% above the Scottish average — due to contractor travel, remote access and material delivery logistics. Prices shown are indicative ranges for Inverness and North Scotland. Always get at least 3 written quotes before committing to any builder.
Heat Pump Installation Specialists Who Know Inverness
Inverness is covered by 35 vetted trades on BestBuilders, all working within the North Scotland pricing area. Between them they have 140+ completed projects booked through the platform, and average 4.7 out of 5 from the homeowners who rated them.
Builders based in and around Inverness typically cover Aviemore, Invergordon and Keith too, so you are not limited to firms with a Inverness address when comparing quotes across the North Scotland area.
North Scotland building costs vary widely by location. Inverness and the Highlands attract the highest premiums — 15–25% above the Scottish average — due to contractor travel, remote access and material delivery logistics. That regional context is worth holding in mind when you compare the quotes that come back for your Inverness job.
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What Inverness Homeowners Say About Our Heat Pump Installation Specialists
Swapped our old gas combi for an air source heat pump in Inverness. Proper room-by-room heat-loss survey first, MCS certificate sorted and the grant deducted straight off the quote. £7,500 fitted and the house has never been warmer.
Heat pump plus new cylinder fitted in Inverness. Four radiators upsized for the lower flow temperature, tidy pipework and a proper handover of the controls. £10,440 including the cylinder, and running costs are down on last winter.
Heat pump install at our 1930s semi in Inverness. DNO notification handled, the outdoor unit is quieter than the fridge, and the installer talked us through the controls properly. £12,540 all in over three days.
Heat Pump Installation in Inverness — FAQs
Plan Your heat pump installation Project in Inverness
Whether you're researching costs, checking planning rules, or comparing approaches before you commit, our editorial team has produced these guides to help Inverness homeowners make informed decisions about their heat pump installation project.
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Planning Your Heat Pump Installation in Inverness
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