Heat Pump Installation in Soham, Cambridgeshire
Replace your boiler with a low-carbon heat pump and claim the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant. MCS-certified engineers based 3 miles away in Isleham. 0% VAT. Free home survey.
Heat Pumps in Soham
In Soham, heat pumps are increasingly popular as a like-for-like boiler replacement that qualifies for the £7,500 government grant. Running on electricity, a modern air source heat pump achieves a coefficient of performance (CoP) of 3.0–4.5, meaning every £1 of electricity produces £3–£4.50 of heat — compared to around £0.90 from a gas boiler.
£7,500
Government grant
3.0–4.5×
Typical CoP (efficiency)
60–80%
Carbon saving vs gas
Heat Pump Costs in Soham — After the £7,500 Grant
All prices include the £7,500 BUS grant deducted at point of purchase and 0% VAT.
| System Size | Property Type | Full Cost | After Grant | Annual Saving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5–6 kW | 1–2 bed home | £7,000–£10,000 | £0–£2,500 | £610–£720 |
| 8–10 kW | 3-bed semi | £8,000–£13,000 | £500–£5,500 | £610–£720 |
| 10–12 kW | 4-bed detached | £11,000–£18,000 | £3,500–£10,500 | £610–£720 |
Savings based on replacing oil heating at 6p/kWh heat vs heat pump at 3.5 CoP and 28p/kWh electricity. Gas replacements typically save less but carbon savings are higher.
Heat Pump Brands We Install in Soham
Daikin Altherma 3 H HT
7 years warrantyOutput: 4–16 kW
A+++ rated, SCOP up to 5.43, 70°C flow temp, 38 dB
View Daikin Altherma 3 H HT detailsVaillant aroTHERM Plus
7 years warrantyOutput: 5–15 kW
Quiet Mark certified, R290 natural refrigerant, 75°C flow
Get a quoteMitsubishi Ecodan R290
7 years warrantyOutput: 4–14 kW
UK market leader, largest installer network, SCOP 3.5–4.5
Get a quoteSamsung EHS Mono
5 years warrantyOutput: 5–16 kW
Excellent value, compact design, SCOP 3.5–4.8
Get a quoteGrant Aerona³ R32
7 years warrantyOutput: 6–17 kW
Budget-friendly, installer favourite, SCOP up to 5.0+
Get a quote£7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme — How It Works
The BUS grant is paid directly to Green Hat, who deducts it from your installation cost. You pay the net figure — you never touch the grant money or deal with the application. To qualify, your property must have a valid EPC with no outstanding loft or cavity wall insulation recommendations. We check eligibility during the free survey and manage the full application.
How Heat Pump Installation Works
Free home survey and heat loss calculation
We visit your Soham property to measure room-by-room heat loss, assess insulation, check radiator sizes, and identify the right heat pump model and output. No charge, no obligation.
Detailed quote and BUS grant application
We provide a fixed-price quote showing the full cost, grant deduction, and net cost to you. We then apply for the BUS grant on your behalf before scheduling the installation.
Installation — typically 2–3 days
Our MCS-certified engineers fit the external unit, internal cylinder (if needed), controls, and connect to your existing pipework and radiators. Disruption is minimal — most Soham homeowners remain in the property throughout.
Commissioning and handover
We commission and test the system, set weather compensation curves for your property's heat loss profile, and walk you through the controls. Your MCS certificate is registered, activating all manufacturer warranties and grant compliance.
Local Grant Support for Soham Heat Pumps
Cambridgeshire HUG2 scheme (East Cambridgeshire District Council). CB7 eligible.
The £7,500 BUS grant applies to all Soham properties regardless of income. Income-qualified households may also access additional local authority funding. We check full eligibility during your free survey.
Warm Homes Plan from 2027 — Register Interest Now
The Warm Homes Local Grant (replacing ECO4 from January 2027) offers up to £15,000 for eligible households in Soham to cover insulation, heat pumps, solar panels, and battery storage. Eligibility is income-based (household income under ~£36,000) with no benefit requirement — significantly broader than ECO4.
Solar-Powered Heating in Soham
Soham sits at the eastern edge of Cambridgeshire's Fenland, one of the sunniest and driest regions in the UK. The 12MW Soham Solar Farm was built here precisely because of the exceptional 1,050+ kWh/m² irradiance. When combined with solar panels, a heat pump in Soham can run on free electricity for much of the year — reducing heating costs by an additional 30-50% beyond the heat pump efficiency gains alone.
Complete Home Energy System in Soham
A heat pump works best as part of a complete renewable energy system. Solar panels generate free electricity to power the heat pump, a battery stores surplus for overnight heating demand, and an EV charger completes the package. For Soham households, the combined system typically reduces total energy costs by 60-80% and eliminates fossil fuel dependency entirely.
Why Choose Green Hat for Heat Pumps in Soham?
Soham has no local renewable energy providers -- the nearest competitors are based in Cambridge (17 miles) or Ely (7 miles). As the closest installer at just 3 miles, Green Hat Renewables offers unmatched local knowledge and priority response times for Soham and surrounding Fenland villages.
- Just 3 miles from Soham -- your nearest MCS-certified installer by far
- We know every street, roof type, and planning requirement in the area
- Proven results: the 12 MW Soham Solar Farm demonstrates exceptional local solar potential
- Agricultural solar expertise for surrounding Fenland farms
- Same-day emergency response capability for existing customers
Heat Pump Installation Timeline in Soham
Soham and surrounding villages receive the fastest service in our network. Surveys typically within 3 days of enquiry. Most residential installations completed 2-3 weeks from survey. Heat pump installations include the BUS grant application, which we manage in full. From survey to commissioning, most Soham installations are completed within 6-8 weeks.
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