Heat Pump Suitability Calculator
Is a heat pump likely to work well in your home?
Heat pumps can perform extremely well — but only when a home is suitable and properly prepared.
This calculator is being developed to help UK and European homeowners understand:
• whether their home is likely to suit a heat pump
• what challenges may exist
• what upgrades may be needed
• what cost and payback ranges are realistic
• and what the right next steps should be
Because heat pump performance depends heavily on the building, there is no “average result.”
This calculator focuses on your home, not generic claims.
🧠 WHAT THIS CALCULATOR CONSIDERS
The suitability estimator is designed around the factors that actually decide success:
• insulation and heat loss
• property type and age
• radiator and heating system design
• space and installation constraints
• local energy context
• financial and ownership goals
These inputs shape both technical performance and financial outcomes.
📊 WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE
The calculator will generate a personalised overview including:
• likely suitability category
• probable system type
• high-level cost band
• running-cost direction
• payback expectations
• key risks to address
• and a recommended next-step plan
This is not a sales tool.
It is a pre-assessment guide designed to prepare you before speaking to installers.
🏠 WHY SUITABILITY MATTERS
Most disappointing heat pump projects fail because:
• insulation was ignored
• systems were poorly sized
• expectations were unrealistic
• or homes were not properly prepared
Understanding suitability first avoids wasted surveys, misleading quotes, and costly mistakes.
🧭 BEFORE USING ANY CALCULATOR
If you haven’t already, these guides will help you interpret your results:
👉 Is a Heat Pump Right for My Home?
👉 Prepare for Heat Pump Quotes
👉 Who Should Not Get a Heat Pump
👉 Heat Pump Payback Period
🧩 HOW THIS TOOL WILL EVOLVE
Over time, this calculator will expand into:
• a guided suitability assessment
• a payback estimator
• a quote-preparation engine
• and a lead-qualification system
For now, this page marks the home of the HeatPumpGuide decision tools.