Heat Pump Installation in Inverleith: Engineered for Edinburgh's Georgian and Victorian Homes
Air source heat pump installation in Inverleith for Georgian and Victorian properties other installers said were too old to convert. Proper design, conservation-aware placement, and the £7,500 Home Energy Scotland grant handled for you.
Most recent win:
Around 450% efficiency, Highly Commended at the 2025 Scottish Energy Efficiency Awards That was an Aventus air source heat pump and full underfloor heating system, recognised in the Best New Build Project category. The same heat loss survey and design standard goes into every install.
“Outstanding service, difficult decision to make to change to air source heat pump especially give the level of misinformation. Sean/Aventus Eco were outstanding in helping me explore and decide that this was right solution. Additionally it involved full house re-plumb because of problems with the old system, This was handled sensitively and professionally by all the members of the team with Sean setting very high expectations for everyone.“
Robert Henderson, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Google Review
Heat Pump Grants Extended for 2026
Homeowners in Scotland can continue to claim £7,500–£9,000 for a new heat pump. Our MCS- and Heat Geek-certified installs qualify for the maximum support.
Inverleith Properties and Why Heat Pumps Make Sense Here
Inverleith sits directly between the New Town and Stockbridge, wrapping around the Royal Botanic Garden. The streets around Inverleith Row, Inverleith Place, Inverleith Terrace, and Arboretum Road contain some of Edinburgh’s most substantial Georgian and Victorian villas and terraced townhouses, most built between 1820 and 1890. Construction is solid stone, rooms are generous, and heating systems have been replaced and patched over decades rather than designed from scratch. It is the same kind of period property covered in our air source heat pumps for old and existing Scottish homes guide.
The recurring story in Inverleith is “I was told a heat pump won’t work in a Georgian or Victorian property.” It will, with the right design. These homes are entirely suitable for properly designed air source heat pump systems. The work is in accurate heat loss calculation, targeted radiator sizing, and conservation-aware unit placement where properties sit within the Inverleith Conservation Area or the adjoining New Town Conservation Area. Heat pump installation in Edinburgh qualifies for the £7,500 Home Energy Scotland grant for owner-occupiers, and most homeowners doing boiler replacement in Inverleith now switch to a heat pump rather than another gas system.
Book a free engineer-led survey to see if a heat pump fits your Bruntsfield property.
Why Inverleith Homeowners Choose Aventus Eco
- Founder-led Scottish company, not a national installer. You speak directly with the engineer doing your install, not a call-centre or a salesperson. You’ll have your installer’s direct WhatsApp for the lifetime of the system.
- Georgian and Victorian retrofit expertise. We’ve installed in period properties across Stockbridge, the New Town, and Trinity. We understand solid-wall heat loss, radiator sizing, and conservation-aware unit placement.
- Conservation Area design experience. Inverleith sits within or alongside protected designations. We design installations that meet planning standards from the survey stage.
- Heat Geek and Vaillant Pro Approved. Our lead engineer (Sean, who founded Aventus Eco) holds Heat Geek accreditation, one of a small number in Scotland. Most installers oversize systems and then run them hot to compensate for poor design. We don’t.
- Engineer-led surveys with thermal imaging. Your engineer conducts a full room-by-room heat loss assessment, thermal imaging of problem areas, and writes a clear recommendation. No black-box quotes, no commission-driven salespeople.
- Vaillant and Panasonic specialists. Both manufacturers offer the quietest, most efficient air source heat pumps in the UK market in 2026. We fit both depending on property requirements.
- MCS-certified air source heat pump installers in Inverleith. Home Energy Scotland grants require MCS-certified installation. We hold full MCS certification and handle the grant application paperwork.
- Personal aftercare for the lifetime of the system. Direct WhatsApp access to your installer, not a 30-day post-install handoff.
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Our Simple 3-Step Process
Free Engineer-Led Survey & Quote
Your engineer visits your Inverleith property, conducts a full heat loss calculation, takes thermal images of problem areas, and explains exactly what system you need, what it will cost, and what running costs to expect. The quote arrives within a week.
Fast & Expert Installation
Most Inverleith installations take 3 to 5 days depending on the existing pipework and whether radiator upgrades are needed. We work tidy, protect your home, and communicate clearly. All disruption is minimised and the system is commissioned to MCS standards before we leave.
Enjoy Lower Bills & Comfort
We optimise your weather compensation, set up the right tariff (Octopus Cosy works well for most Inverleith homes), and check in after the first winter to make sure the system performs as quoted. Annual servicing keeps it that way for 25+ years.
We install trusted brands like Vaillant and Panasonic, always chosen to match your home.
Heat Pump Grants Available to Inverleith Homeowners
Home Energy Scotland offers a £7,500 grant for air source heat pump installation in eligible properties (rising to £9,000 with the rural uplift for qualifying postcodes, though Inverleith does not qualify). The standard £7,500 applies to owner-occupiers meeting basic property and income criteria. The grant is non-repayable and can be combined with interest-free HES loan funding for a further £7,500. The full eligibility detail is in our heat pump grants in Scotland 2026 guide.
For a typical Inverleith heat pump system installation costing £14,000 to £18,000 fully fitted (larger villas can sit higher), the grant brings the out-of-pocket cost to between £6,500 and £10,500. Offset against the typical £1,500 to £2,000 a year of running cost savings versus an old gas system, the financial case is generally clear once the design is right. For comparison numbers across system sizes, see our air source heat pump cost in Scotland 2026 breakdown.
We handle the grant application as part of every Inverleith installation. There is no separate paperwork for the customer beyond signing the standard HES forms. Heat pump quotes in Inverleith are free, fully itemised, and come with no obligation to proceed.
See the exact numbers for your property and grant eligibility.
Real Clients. Real Results.
Penny and Monique’s 1920s Sandstone Home in Mount Florida
Penny and Monique’s 1920s sandstone end-terrace in Mount Florida, a short walk from Hampden Stadium, was exactly the kind of property people are told cannot run on a heat pump: older, draughty, and lightly insulated. They came to Aventus Eco through Loco Home Retrofit, a Glasgow co-op that connects homeowners with vetted installers. After a full heat loss survey we designed a 7kW Vaillant aroTHERM plus system running at a 45°C flow temperature, replaced four ageing radiators with high-output units, added one upstairs and two more in the new rear extension, and corrected substandard plumbing left by a previous installer.
The Vaillant 250L hot water cylinder and system components were fitted into a tight 1.2m-high basement to save living space upstairs. The result is a constant 21°C throughout the house in every season, at over 450% efficiency despite the age and insulation level of the property. A home written off by others became one of our best examples of what a properly designed system can do.
“We were told a property like ours couldn’t run on a heat pump. Aventus Eco proved everyone wrong. The house is warm all the time, the new radiators look great, and we love that the whole system is neatly hidden away in the basement. Special thanks to Loco Home Retrofit for pointing us in the right direction.”
: Penny & Monique, Mount Florida ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
See Our Work First-Hand
Explore some of our recent heat pump installations across Edinburgh and Central Scotland. Clean, professional, and engineered for performance.
Our Guarantees
- Workmanship guarantee: 12 months on every installation, with our lead engineer personally accountable.
- Manufacturer warranties: 7 years standard on Vaillant aroTHERM plus, 7 years on Panasonic Aquarea. Extensions available.
- MCS performance guarantee: Every installation comes with the MCS warranty confirming performance to the design spec.
- Aftercare access: Direct WhatsApp access to your installer for the lifetime of the system, not just the warranty period.
- Annual service available: Fixed-price annual servicing for all Inverleith customers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do air source heat pumps work in Inverleith?
Yes. Inverleith’s Georgian and Victorian villas and townhouses are entirely suitable for air source heat pump installation. Modern systems perform efficiently in Scottish winters, and the solid stone construction retains heat well once the system is properly designed and the flow temperature is set correctly.
How much does an air source heat pump cost in Inverleith?
For a typical Inverleith property, fully installed pricing ranges from £14,000 to £18,000 before the £7,500 Home Energy Scotland grant. Out-of-pocket cost after grant typically lands between £6,500 and £10,500. Larger villas or significant radiator work can sit higher. Your engineer provides a full itemised quote at the survey stage with no obligation.
What heat pump grants are available in Inverleith?
Home Energy Scotland offers a £7,500 grant for air source heat pump installation in Inverleith, available to owner-occupiers meeting basic property and income criteria. An additional interest-free HES loan covers the balance up to £7,500 if needed. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme operates differently in Scotland: HES is the relevant route. We handle all paperwork.
Do you provide servicing and maintenance in Inverleith?
Yes. We offer annual servicing for every heat pump we install in Inverleith, plus ongoing aftercare for the lifetime of the system. Your installer is reachable directly by WhatsApp. Annual servicing keeps the system at peak efficiency and extends warranty cover.
Can an air source heat pump replace my boiler in Inverleith?
Yes. Most Inverleith installations are direct boiler replacements. The existing radiator system can usually be retained with targeted upgrades to specific rooms, the existing hot water cylinder is replaced with a heat pump compatible unit, and the gas supply is capped off at completion. The transition from gas boiler to air heat pump is straightforward when done by experienced heat pump installers in Inverleith.
Can an air source heat pump work with radiators or underfloor heating in Inverleith?
Both. Most Inverleith installations work with existing radiator systems with selective upgrades. Where underfloor heating is being installed as part of a renovation, Aventus Eco can integrate it directly with the heat pump for optimal efficiency. Underfloor heating runs even more efficiently with a heat pump than with a gas boiler because of the lower flow temperatures involved.
How long does an air source heat pump installation take in Inverleith?
Most Inverleith installations take 3 to 5 working days. This includes removal of the old boiler, installation of the outdoor unit (typically at the rear of the property for conservation reasons), pipework adjustments, new cylinder installation, radiator upgrades where needed, and full commissioning.
Are hybrid heat pumps available in Inverleith?
Yes. For properties where a full heat pump retrofit isn’t practical, Aventus Eco offers hybrid heat pump installation in Inverleith combining a smaller heat pump with the existing gas boiler. The heat pump handles 80%+ of annual heating demand and the gas boiler covers peak loads. Note that hybrid heat pumps are not eligible for HES grant funding.
That combined design is exactly what our heat pump and solar package covers.
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