Heat pumps as a landlord

rjmachin

Keep_pedalling said:

Screwdriva said:

Bluebell1000 said:

The gas boiler in our rental property is still just working but having had it checked and serviced today, our engineer reckons it won't manage another year*. We're getting a quote for a replacement gas boiler, but I was wondering about a heat pump instead (this would mean no gas connection required). Am I correct in my understanding that landlords also qualify for the £7500 grant, and it won't cause us a problem if we then want a heat pump for our own home, we could  get the grant for our house too? Are there any other potential sources of funding that it's worth us checking (EPC of C already)?

*We trust his opinion on this, it's now at least 16 years old and I was expecting to replace it in the near future.

Recommend attempting to achieve a higher EPC score. Octopus Energy have been known to quote to install a heat pump + indirect water cylinder + K22 radiators all for less than the cost of a new installed boiler (under £3K on occasion). But the lowest quotes are offered to EPC A and B homes predominantly. 

I just had a quote from Octopus of just under £4k (EPC C) it’s going to cost somewhat more as I want all new plumbing rather than risk the existing ancient pipes. I am also considering wet UFH which will push the costs up significantly more.

Was that the quote from the website or the quote after the on-site survey?

My EPC is C, but it expired in March, and since the certificate have had solar panels installed.

My quote from the website was £1610.  I have paid the deposit and waiting for an on-site survey appointment (there is an 8 week wait at the moment), so the price may increase after I have that done.