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Air source heat pump installers in Preston
Published and last updated 15 October 2026
Homeowners in Preston can get £7,500 off an air source heat pump through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, or £9,000 if the home is off the gas grid and heated by oil or LPG, as long as an MCS-certified installer fits it. We match Preston homes with up to three MCS-certified installers covering PR postcodes so you can compare quotes.
How much is the heat pump grant in Preston?
The grant in Preston is the same as anywhere in England: £7,500 for an air-to-water heat pump, £9,000 for eligible off-gas homes until 31 March 2027, and £2,500 for air-to-air.
Most of Preston is on mains gas; rural villages to the north such as Goosnargh and Broughton include homes without mains gas that may qualify for £9,000 if heated by oil or LPG.
Do homes in Preston suit a heat pump?
Preston's Victorian terraces in Deepdale, Plungington and Ashton-on-Ribble and its semis in Fulwood and Ingol can take heat pumps, with radiator sizing set by the heat loss survey.
Is there extra funding in Preston?
Preston is part of the Lancashire Warm Homes: Local Grant consortium, delivered through Cosy Homes in Lancashire, which can fund air source heat pumps for eligible low-income households.
Lancashire Warm Homes: Local Grant
Do you need planning permission in Preston?
Most air source heat pumps in Preston are permitted development, so planning permission usually isn't needed.
Check first in the city's conservation areas, such as Winckley Square, or for listed buildings.
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Which areas around Preston do we cover?
We cover Preston and nearby areas including:
Nearby towns:
How do you get heat pump quotes in Preston?
Check your eligibility in 60 seconds, then up to three MCS-certified installers covering Preston contact you with quotes that show the grant deducted.
Check my eligibilityFrequently asked questions
Is the Boiler Upgrade Scheme available in Preston?
Yes. Preston is in England, so eligible homeowners can claim £7,500, or £9,000 for off-gas homes.
Who is my local council for home energy grants?
Preston City Council. See our Lancashire Warm Homes: Local Grant guide for the current scheme.
Is Preston covered by Cosy Homes in Lancashire?
Yes, Preston City Council is a member of the Lancashire Warm Homes: Local Grant consortium.