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Air source heat pump cost in Wales
Most homeowners pay £10,000 – £16,700 (mid-range, typical £12,900, including VAT), 1% below 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 Wales
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | £9,650 £7,550 – £12,500 | £1,790 | £7,857 |
| Mid-range | £12,900 £10,000 – £16,700 | £1,975 | £10,885 |
| Premium | £15,300 £11,900 – £19,900 | £2,543 | £12,777 |
Why prices in Wales are different
Labour makes up about 15% of a mid-range air source heat pump job, around 50 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Wales cost about 4% 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.
Wales ranks 9 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 Wales?
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 Wales than the national average?
Wales: 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 Wales cost about 4% 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 Wales?
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.