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Heating measures

Heating measures for warmer, more energy-efficient homes

Explore practical guidance on heating systems, controls, insulation-linked improvements and other measures that can help reduce heat loss, improve comfort and prepare a property for low-carbon heating.

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Improve your home

Understand which heating measures may suit your property

Heating measures can range from replacing a fossil-fuel heating system with a heat pump or biomass boiler to improving controls, insulation and heat distribution. The right combination depends on the property, its current system and how efficiently it retains heat.

Use these guides to compare options, prepare for a professional assessment and understand the questions to ask an MCS-certified installer. Always check publication dates because costs, products and Boiler Upgrade Scheme requirements can change.

Low-carbon heating

Clear explanations of air-source, ground-source and air-to-air heat pumps, biomass boilers and related equipment.

Home efficiency measures

Practical steps involving insulation, heat loss, radiators and heating controls that may improve system performance.

Suitability and planning

Guidance on assessments, quotations, installation requirements, running-cost assumptions and ongoing maintenance.

Heating measures

Explore heating measures by subject

Air-source heat pumps

System design, outdoor-unit placement, radiators, controls and expected performance.

Ground-source heat pumps

Ground loops, boreholes, available land, installation work and property suitability.

Air-to-air heat pumps

Indoor units, room coverage, cooling, airflow and practical installation considerations.

Biomass boilers

Fuel storage, delivery access, maintenance, flues and property requirements.

Property assessments

Heat-loss calculations, hot-water requirements, electrical capacity and site access.

Costs and quotations

Installation scope, quotation exclusions, running-cost assumptions and long-term value.

Before choosing a measure

Check that the heating system suits your property

General heating guides can help you understand your options, but they cannot replace a property-specific assessment, system design or written quotation.

  • Check whether the heating measure is suitable for your property type.
  • Confirm how the system will meet your space-heating and hot-water requirements.
  • Ask whether radiators, pipework, insulation or electrical upgrades may be needed.
  • Request the proposed equipment, installation work and exclusions in writing.
  • Review current Boiler Upgrade Scheme eligibility before making a decision.
Independent information service.

This website provides general heating information and enquiry support. It is not a government department or official Boiler Upgrade Scheme administrator.

Discuss your property

Start a heating-upgrade enquiry

Provide basic details about your home and existing heating system. An installer or adviser can then contact you to discuss potentially suitable heating measures and the next steps.

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