Real heat pump installations across Dorset: actual costs, performance data, energy savings, and homeowner experiences with different property types and heating systems.
Property Type
3-bed Victorian terrace
Previous Heating
Gas boiler (20 years old)
Installation Cost
£11,500 (after grant)
Annual Savings
£240/year
Installed 8kW Mitsubishi Ecodan with upgraded radiators in 3 rooms. External wall insulation added to rear elevation. System now maintains 20°C throughout winter while reducing energy costs by 18%.
"Sceptical at first about heating a Victorian house, but the heat pump keeps us warmer than the old boiler ever did. Running costs are lower and the house feels more comfortable year-round." - Sarah M., Homeowner
Property Type
4-bed detached cottage
Previous Heating
Oil boiler (15 years old)
Installation Cost
£13,800 (after grant)
Annual Savings
£1,240/year
Installed 12kW LG Therma V with 300L hot water cylinder. Decommissioned oil tank and converted radiator system. First year savings of £1,240 compared to previous oil costs. Payback period: 11 years.
"Best decision we made. No more £2,000 oil deliveries, no price volatility, and our carbon footprint is dramatically reduced. The heat pump just works quietly in the background." - David & Emma T., Homeowners
Property Type
2-bed seafront flat
Previous Heating
Electric storage heaters
Installation Cost
£9,200 (after grant)
Annual Savings
£1,850/year
Installed 6kW Daikin Altherma with marine-grade corrosion protection coating. Mounted on designated communal area with building management approval. Heating costs reduced from £2,400 to £550 annually - 77% saving.
"Electric heaters were costing a fortune. Now we have comfortable heating, hot water, and our energy bills have dropped by nearly £2,000 per year. Outstanding return on investment." - Rachel P., Owner
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Property Type
4-bed new build detached
Previous Heating
None (new construction)
Installation Cost
£10,500 (after grant)
Annual Running Cost
£380/year
10kW Vaillant aroTHERM with buffer tank and underfloor heating. Achieved actual SCOP 5.1 in first year. Annual heating and hot water cost just £380 for 180m² property. Zero carbon heating from day one.
"Building with a heat pump from the start was a no-brainer. The system is incredibly efficient, silent, and our energy bills are a fraction of neighbors with gas boilers." - James K., Homeowner
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Solid walls, high ceilings, original features - specialized retrofit solutions available.
Oil, LPG, or propane replacement with significant annual savings and reduced carbon emissions.
Marine-grade components for salt air exposure, exceptional performance in mild coastal climate.
Purpose-designed for heat pumps with underfloor heating and optimal insulation.
Compact solutions for limited outdoor space, building regulation compliance.
Conservation area approvals, discrete installations respecting heritage character.
Every property is unique. We'll design the optimal heat pump system for your specific situation, just like we did for the homeowners featured above.