What to improve before installing
Your home may be suitable for a heat pump — but preparation is needed first.
This usually means:
• insulation improvements
• radiator upgrades
• system redesign
• heat-loss reduction
Installing before preparation often leads to higher costs and disappointing performance.
Why preparation matters
Heat pumps work best in homes with:
• low heat loss
• good insulation
• properly sized emitters
Preparation reduces system size, improves efficiency, and protects running costs.
Your preparation plan
1. Improve insulation first
👉 Insulation for Heat Pumps
👉 Who Should Not Get a Heat Pump
2. Review your heating system
👉 Do I Need New Radiators for a Heat Pump
👉 Heat Pump Sizing Guide
3. Re-check the financial case
👉 Heat Pump Running Cost Calculator
👉 Heat Pump Payback Calculator
Get heat pump installation quotes
If you’re ready to explore installation, the next step is to speak to qualified heat pump installers and compare quotes.
We recommend using a specialist heat pump quote platform so you can:
• compare multiple installers
• avoid one-company bias
• and see realistic options for your home
👉 Get heat pump installation quotes
Recommended upgrade paths
Homes in this category usually see the best results by improving efficiency first.
🔹 Insulation & fabric upgrades
Reducing heat loss is the single biggest performance upgrade.
👉 Loft and wall insulation services
👉 Home insulation grants and schemes
👉 DIY and professional insulation products
(Affiliate links to insulation providers, surveys, products)
🔹 Heating system improvements
Emitter upgrades often unlock heat pump performance.
👉 Radiator upgrade options
👉 Underfloor heating retrofits
👉 System flushing and balancing services
(Affiliate links to heating suppliers, upgrade services)
🔹 Home energy assessments
Professional assessments prevent expensive mistakes.
👉 Heat-loss surveys
👉 EPC and retrofit assessments
👉 Whole-home energy audits
(Affiliate links to assessment providers)
🔹 Smart efficiency tools
Improve comfort now and prepare for future systems.
👉 Smart thermostats
👉 Zoning controls
👉 Energy monitoring tools
(Affiliate links to smart home energy tech)
• insulation services and products
• radiator and heating upgrades
• home energy surveys
• smart heating controls
Primary next step
👉 Build a preparation plan before requesting quotes.