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Air source heat pump cost in North East
Most homeowners pay £10,000 – £16,700 (mid-range, typical £12,900, including VAT), 1% below the national average.
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0% VAT on installing energy-saving materials (heat pumps, insulation, solar) until 31 March 2027
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Price levels in North East
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | £9,650 £7,500 – £12,500 | £1,782 | £7,857 |
| Mid-range | £12,900 £10,000 – £16,700 | £1,966 | £10,885 |
| Premium | £15,300 £11,900 – £19,900 | £2,531 | £12,777 |
Why prices in North East are different
Labour makes up about 15% of a mid-range air source heat pump job, around 50 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in North East cost about 5% less than the national average (official wage data: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, tables 14 and 15), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 1% below the national figure.
North East ranks 5 of 11 UK regions for this job, from most to least expensive.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does air source heat pump cost in North East?
A mid-range job typically costs £12,900 including VAT, with most homeowners paying between £10,000 and £16,700. A basic job is about £9,650 and a premium one about £15,300.
Is air source heat pump more expensive in North East than the national average?
North East: 1% below the national average. Labour makes up about 15% of a mid-range air source heat pump job, around 50 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in North East cost about 5% less than the national average (official wage data: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, tables 14 and 15), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 1% below the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in North East?
About 15% at the mid-range level, around 50 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between regions.