We install both gas boilers and heat pumps, so we've no commercial reason to push you toward one or the other. The right answer depends on your specific home and situation.
A new gas boiler is often the better call if:
- Your existing radiators are already sized for a boiler and you don't want to change them
- Your home is draughty or poorly insulated and upgrading the fabric isn't on the cards soon
- Your budget is tight and you need the lowest upfront cost
- You're in a flat or small property where heat pump siting is genuinely difficult
A heat pump is often the better call if:
- You're planning to stay in the home for years and want to move away from fossil fuels
- Your property is reasonably insulated and your radiators can be upgraded where needed
- You want to take advantage of Home Energy Scotland grant and interest-free loan funding (subject to eligibility)
- You want lower long-term running costs, especially if you also have solar PV
- You're thinking about the resale value of a modern, efficient home
Our honest answer at the survey. We'll walk you through the realistic running-cost comparison for your home, what radiator upgrades you'd need, and what the net cost looks like after any Home Energy Scotland grant and loan funding. If a heat pump isn't the right call for your property right now, we'll tell you — that's a much better outcome than selling you a system that won't keep you warm.