Air-to-air heat pumps in Oldham
We size every heat pump in Oldham for a cold winter day, then check the cooling side is right for summer. Milder summers in the North West mean designing for winter comfort as much as for a heatwave.
Ask at your Oldham survey whether the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant could apply to your home. We cover Oldham as part of Greater Manchester, roughly 6 miles from Manchester. That includes the OL1 postcode district.
Prices in Oldham
Guide prices around Oldham run from £2,795 to £10,895 for 2–5 rooms including VAT. That sits a little below the UK middle, reflecting typical North West England labour rates. Concealed pipework, access equipment for high walls and any electrical work are what push prices towards the upper figure. As an example, the Small home option (three or four rooms heated and cooled) would typically be £4,245–£7,095 here.
Two rooms
Living room and main bedroom on one outdoor unit.
Small home
Three or four rooms heated and cooled.
Whole home
Five or more rooms, sized to replace the existing heating.
Prices are shown before any Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant. The £2,500 air-to-air grant applies only to eligible homes in England and Wales, using an MCS-certified heat pump installed by an MCS-certified installer, who applies for the grant and deducts it from the price. We confirm eligibility, and which installer applies, before you commit.
Guide prices show VAT at 20%. HMRC treats most fixed air conditioners and air-to-air heat pumps installed in homes as energy-saving materials, zero-rated until 31 March 2027 when we supply and fit them. If your installation qualifies, your quote shows 0% VAT and a lower price. Servicing, repairs, cleaning and controls are charged at 20%.
Planning and permissions
In England, most houses can have an outdoor unit under permitted development if it is no larger than 1.5 m³, meets the MCS 020(a) noise limit of 37 dB(A) at the nearest neighbour's window, and there are no more than two on a detached house or one on other houses. Listed buildings need consent.
If your home in Oldham is replacing fossil fuel or electric heating, and no gas, oil or LPG boiler stays in use, an MCS-certified air-to-air heat pump may qualify for the £2,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, which the MCS-certified installer claims and deducts from the price.
The survey
Surveys in Oldham cover heat gain, pipe routes, electrics, access and noise to the nearest neighbour, so surprises on the day are rare. On a survey in Oldham the engineer looks at room size, glazing, the route for pipes and drains, the electrics and where the outdoor unit can sit quietly, then the written quote follows.
What is included
What a job in Oldham covers:
- Pressure test, vacuum and commissioning
- Outdoor unit placed for airflow and noise compliance
- Indoor units sized for winter heating, not just cooling
- Grant eligibility check for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
- Advice on running settings and tariffs
Nearby
If you are just outside Oldham, we also work in Chadderton (under a mile), Royton (2 miles) and Middleton (3 miles). See all services in Oldham or air-to-air heat pumps across Greater Manchester.