Understand the real cost
See the proposed system, enabling work and grant contribution together.
Funding without the sales pressure · Put the home before the grant
Funding cannot fix the wrong system
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme can support eligible heat-pump installations in England and Wales. Warmaway checks the home first, so suitability—not the grant—drives the design.
Confirm suitability first
Heat loss, emitters, hot water and location are assessed before an application.
Installer-led application
An eligible MCS installer applies on the customer’s behalf after the quote is agreed.
Air source heat pump
A widely applicable route where an outdoor unit, suitable emitters and hot-water provision can be planned. The current standard grant is £7,500, subject to eligibility and scheme rules.
Ground source heat pump
A ground-loop or borehole project for properties with suitable space, access and long-term plans. The current standard grant is £7,500, subject to eligibility and scheme rules.
Improve first, decide later
Some homes benefit from insulation, emitter planning or wider renovation before changing the heat source. A grant deadline should not force a poorly timed project.
Understand the scheme in context
Check eligibility without losing sight of system suitability.
The first decision is whether low-carbon heating is right for the property. The next is which technology and system design meets the household need.
What the scheme is for
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme is intended to support eligible low-carbon heating installations. Grant values, technologies and rules can change, so Warmaway checks the current position when preparing your proposal.
Funding follows a suitable design
A grant should not be the reason to fit the wrong system. Warmaway first checks whether a heat pump suits the property and what other heating changes may be needed.
What Warmaway helps with
As an MCS-certified installer, Warmaway can explain the customer and installer steps, evidence requirements and how the grant is reflected in the installation proposal.
Heat pumps
Upfront support for eligible low-carbon heating.
Available support depends on the technology, property and existing heating system. Warmaway checks eligibility and current scheme rules before you apply.
£7,500 — Standard BUS grant
Available for eligible air-to-water and ground-source heat-pump installations in England and Wales.
Up to £9,000 — Eligible off-gas homes
For qualifying oil- or LPG-heated properties without a mains-gas connection until 31 March 2027.
A property-led answer
Who may be eligible?
Current government guidance says applicants generally need to own the property and replace an eligible fossil-fuel heating system. Property type and previous funding can affect eligibility.
Often a good fit when...
- You own an eligible property in England or Wales
- The project replaces oil, gas, LPG or eligible electric heating
- The proposed installation meets scheme and MCS standards
- You are ready to agree a quote with an MCS-certified installer
We still assess...
- Property ownership and existing heat source
- New-build, self-build or other property status
- Previous low-carbon-heating funding
- Installation programme and current scheme deadlines
Grant and installation route
Know when funding is checked
Funding should support a sound choice—not rush it.
Suitability conversation
We discuss the property, current heating and project timing.
Survey and design
The heat-pump system and any emitter changes are assessed.
Eligibility check
Current scheme rules are checked against the proposal.
Proposal and next steps
Costs, grant handling and installation stages are explained.
Designed before it is sold
What Warmaway checks before grant handling begins
Eligibility and technical suitability are connected but not identical. Both need to be established so the quotation is clear and the project remains compliant.
What we assess
- Current government grant value and technology rules
- Property and applicant eligibility
- Heat-loss and heat-pump suitability
- Required radiator, cylinder or electrical work
- MCS design and commissioning requirements
- Grant deduction shown on quotation and invoice
A complete project
What the project includes
- Suitability conversation and property survey
- Heat-loss and whole-system design
- Current eligibility check
- Transparent pre-grant and post-grant costs
- Installer application after the quote is agreed
- MCS installation, evidence and homeowner handover
Straight answers before paperwork
Clear guidance through the scheme
Questions, answered simply
Everything you need to know before booking.
How much is the grant?
Grant values and rules can change. The live government guidance and your specific eligibility should be checked when Warmaway prepares the quotation.
Does every home qualify?
No. Eligibility depends on the property, existing heating, proposed technology and current scheme rules.
How much can I currently get towards a heat pump?
As checked on 1 September 2026, GOV.UK lists £7,500 towards an eligible air source or ground source heat pump. It also lists a temporary additional £1,500 for qualifying off-gas-grid oil or LPG properties until March 2027. Rules can change and must be confirmed when you proceed.
Do I apply for the grant myself?
No. After you agree a quote, the MCS-certified installer applies on your behalf. Ofgem contacts you to confirm permission, and the grant value is deducted from the amount shown on the quotation and invoice.
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