AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMPS · ABERDEEN
Heat pumps for Aberdeen homes, designed room by room.
A low-carbon alternative to oil, LPG or an ageing boiler, planned around a proper heat loss survey of your home.
Quick answer
A heat pump suits many Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire homes, especially those heated by oil, LPG or an ageing boiler. It works well in a reasonably well-insulated home with suitable radiators and outdoor space for the unit. A room-by-room heat loss survey shows whether your home is ready, what changes might help, and which unit you need.
Last updated: · Reviewed by the Scottish Energy Efficiency team
KEY FACTS FOR SCOTLAND
What are the key facts about heat pumps in Aberdeen?
- Modern air source heat pumps keep homes warm through cold Scottish winters.
- A room-by-room heat loss survey sizes the unit correctly for your home.
- Best suited to reasonably well-insulated homes with suitable radiators.
- Residential solar panels, batteries and heat pumps are currently zero-rated for VAT until 31 March 2027 (HMRC, VAT Notice 708/6).
- Interest-free credit available, subject to status.
- Most domestic heat pumps in Scotland are permitted development.
- Last updated: 28 October 2026. Reviewed by the Scottish Energy Efficiency team.
HOW IT WORKS
How does an air source heat pump heat your home?
An outdoor unit extracts heat from the air, a compressor raises it to a useful temperature, and it feeds your radiators, underfloor heating and hot water.
An outdoor unit draws heat from the outside air, even on cold days, and a compressor raises it to a useful temperature. That heat goes to your radiators or underfloor heating and to a hot water cylinder.
Heat pumps run gently for longer periods at lower temperatures, rather than in short bursts like a boiler. Homes feel evenly warm, and good controls keep things simple.
Installations are carried out by our MCS-certified installation partners.
THE SURVEY
What does the heat pump survey look at?
A room-by-room heat loss calculation, whether radiators need upsizing, space for a hot water cylinder, and a well-ventilated spot for the outdoor unit.
Heat loss survey
A room-by-room calculation of how much heat your home needs on a cold day, so the heat pump is sized correctly.
Radiators
Heat pumps run at lower flow temperatures than oil or gas boilers. Some radiators may need upsizing to keep rooms comfortable.
Hot water cylinder
Most heat pump systems use a hot water cylinder. The survey finds the right size and a suitable place for it.
Outdoor unit siting
The outdoor unit needs a well-ventilated spot on firm ground, positioned with neighbours and noise in mind.
LOCAL CONSIDERATIONS
Are heat pumps suitable for Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire homes?
Yes, especially homes heated by oil, LPG or an ageing boiler. Granite walls store heat well, coastal homes may need corrosion protection, and many rural homes are off gas.
Granite homes
Thick, solid granite walls often have no cavity to fill. The survey checks whether a loft top-up or other insulation would help first. Granite’s thermal mass stores heat and releases it slowly.
Coastal locations
Homes close to the sea may need a unit with extra corrosion protection. Your installer specifies the right unit for your location.
Off the gas grid
Many Aberdeenshire homes heat with oil or LPG. A heat pump replaces deliveries and tank top-ups with electricity, which solar panels can partly supply.
Planning and noise
Most domestic heat pumps in Scotland fall under permitted development, with exceptions such as listed buildings and conservation areas. The unit must be sited correctly and meet noise requirements, and your installer checks this as part of the design. Residential solar panels, batteries and heat pumps are currently zero-rated for VAT until 31 March 2027 (HMRC, VAT Notice 708/6).
GET A QUOTE
How do you get a heat pump quote?
Tell us about your home and current heating. An adviser arranges a heat loss survey, then you receive a written quote with a fixed price.
- Survey and written quote, no obligation
- We install through MCS-certified partners
- Interest-free credit available, subject to status.
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Two minutes. No obligation. No deposit.
No obligation · We install through MCS-certified partners · Scottish homes and businesses
QUESTIONS
What do people ask about heat pumps?
Do you install in Aberdeen?
Yes. We arrange air source heat pumps for homes across Aberdeen, Aberdeen City and every AB postcode in Aberdeenshire. Our installation partner carries out the work after a survey of your property, so nothing is agreed until you have seen a written quote.
Can I add a battery to my existing solar panels?
Usually, yes. Most existing solar systems can take a battery, either alongside your current inverter or with a hybrid inverter. The survey checks your inverter, fuse board and the space available, and your written quote explains which option suits your home.
Is finance available?
Interest-free credit is available, subject to status and affordability. Terms and conditions apply. Your adviser can talk you through the options alongside your written quote, with no obligation to go ahead.
How do I get a quote?
Call 0141 230 0198 or fill in the quote form. An adviser arranges a survey of your home, then you receive a written, no-obligation quote. There is no deposit to request a quote and no pressure to proceed.
Do heat pumps work in Aberdeen winters?
Yes. Modern air source heat pumps are designed to keep homes warm through cold Scottish winters. Aberdeen’s coastal climate is relatively mild compared with inland areas. Correct sizing from a heat loss survey is what keeps your home comfortable.
Do I need planning permission for a heat pump?
Most domestic air source heat pumps in Scotland fall under permitted development, provided the unit is sited correctly and meets noise requirements. Listed buildings and some homes in conservation areas are exceptions. Your installer checks this before work starts.
Ready to move on from oil or an old boiler?
Tell us about your home and we will arrange a survey and a written, no-obligation quote.
No obligation · We install through MCS-certified partners · Scottish homes and businesses