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Air source heat pump cost in Scotland
Most homeowners pay £10,100 – £16,900 (mid-range, typical £13,000, including VAT), in line with the national average.
Most homeowners pay
0% VAT on installing energy-saving materials (heat pumps, insulation, solar) until 31 March 2027
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Price levels in Scotland
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | £9,750 £7,600 – £12,700 | £1,913 | £7,857 |
| Mid-range | £13,000 £10,100 – £16,900 | £2,111 | £10,885 |
| Premium | £15,500 £12,100 – £20,100 | £2,717 | £12,777 |
Why prices in Scotland are different
Labour makes up about 16% of a mid-range air source heat pump job, around 50 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Scotland cost about 2% more 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 in line with the national figure.
Scotland ranks 2 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 Scotland?
A mid-range job typically costs £13,000 including VAT, with most homeowners paying between £10,100 and £16,900. A basic job is about £9,750 and a premium one about £15,500.
Is air source heat pump more expensive in Scotland than the national average?
Scotland: in line with the national average. Labour makes up about 16% of a mid-range air source heat pump job, around 50 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Scotland cost about 2% more 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 in line with the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Scotland?
About 16% 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.