Eligibility Checklist
Check if you qualify for the £7,500 grant
Do you own your home?
You must be the owner – tenants cannot apply
Is your home in England or Wales?
Scotland has a different scheme
Is your current heating gas, oil, or LPG?
Electric heaters don't qualify
Are you replacing (not adding) a heat pump?
Is your property a house or bungalow?
Flats can be harder but possible
Do you have an EPC certificate?
Is your EPC rated D or higher?
Some homes need insulation first
Do you have outdoor space for the unit?
Will you use an MCS-certified installer?
This is mandatory
Is this your first heat pump grant?
Mostly yes? You likely qualify!
Get matched with MCS installers who handle grants
No EPC certificate?
Get one first (£60-120). You cannot apply without it.
Documents Needed
Digital copies work fine
EPC Certificate
Energy Performance Certificate
Proof of ownership
Land Registry or mortgage statement
Boiler details
Gas, oil, or LPG system info
Photos
Current boiler & outdoor space
Address & postcode
Your full property address
Installer quote
They'll help prepare this
ID
Sometimes requested
The Process
7 simple steps to your heat pump
Find MCS-Certified Installers
Get quotes from 2-3 installers. All must be MCS-certified.
Get Your Quotes
Installers visit, assess needs, and provide quotes with grant included.
Choose Your Installer
Compare quotes, check reviews, pick the one you trust.
Installer Applies for Grant
They submit to Ofgem on your behalf. You just provide documents.
Ofgem Approves
Takes 1-3 weeks. You'll receive confirmation.
Installation
Your heat pump is installed in 1-3 days.
Grant Applied
£7,500 deducted automatically. You never pay it upfront.
Timeline
How long each stage takes
Common Mistakes
Avoid these rejection reasons
Avoid all these mistakes
We only list MCS-certified installers who handle grants properly
Get vetted installers →Email Template
Copy and send to installers
Hello,
I'm looking for a quote for an air source heat pump and the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme.
Please confirm:
- • Your MCS certification
- • Full quote with grant included
- • That you handle the grant application
- • Estimated timeline
- • Recent customer references
Thank you,
[Your Name]
Follow-up Checklist
Track your progress
After Quote
After Application
After Approval
After Installation
Remember
You never pay the grant upfront.
The £7,500 is taken off your bill automatically.
