Heat Pumps / June 30, 2026
Oil Boiler or Heat Pump for Off-Gas Homes in Scotland?
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Heat PumpsDo You Need Planning Permission for a Heat Pump in Edinburgh?
When a heat pump is permitted development in Edinburgh and when it isn't — conservation areas, listed buildings, the World Heritage Site and shared stairs.
14 min
Heat PumpsCan You Install a Heat Pump in an Edinburgh Tenement?
Can an Edinburgh tenement take a heat pump? What decides it — outdoor unit siting, shared walls, planning, hot-water storage — and what to do next.
12 min
Heat PumpsWhat Heating Options Are Best for Edinburgh Flats and Tenements?
No single heating system suits every Edinburgh flat. What works in a tenement, a main-door flat or an electric flat with no gas — and how to choose.
11 min
BoilersHow Much Does a New Boiler Cost in Edinburgh? (2026 Prices)
A new combi fitted in Edinburgh starts from around £2,200. Honest price ranges by boiler type and house size, plus what actually pushes a quote up.
7 min
Central HeatingWhy Is One of My Radiators Cold? Common Causes and What to Do
One radiator stays cold while the rest of the house warms up? Where the cold patch sits tells you the cause — trapped air, sludge, or a stuck valve.
4 min
Heat PumpsHome Energy Scotland Grants for Heat Pumps in Edinburgh
A straight look at the Home Energy Scotland grant and loan for heat pumps in Edinburgh — why the house matters more than the figure.
7 min
Heat PumpsHeat Pump or New Boiler? 7 Checks Before You Decide in Edinburgh
Replacing your boiler or switching to a heat pump in Edinburgh? Seven practical checks on cost, radiators, insulation, grants and suitability.
17 min