Boiler Upgrade Scheme

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme is a UK government initiative that helps homeowners replace fossil-fuel heating systems with low-carbon alternatives by offering a

£7,500 or £9,000 grant

towards the cost of installing a heat pump.

Homes using oil or LPG heating qualify for a £9,000 grant, while those on mains gas or electric storage heating receive the baseline £7,500.

The scheme is designed to make cleaner heating more affordable, reduce energy bills, and support the UK’s transition away from gas and oil heating.

Approved £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant displayed on tablet by Improveasy advisor

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Boiler Upgrade Scheme

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme is a UK government initiative that helps homeowners replace fossil-fuel heating systems with low-carbon alternatives by offering a grant of

up to £9,000 towards the cost of installing a heat pump.

Homes using oil or LPG heating qualify for a £9,000 grant, while those on mains gas or electric storage heating receive the baseline £7,500.

The scheme is designed to make cleaner heating more affordable, reduce energy bills, and support the UK’s transition away from gas and oil heating.

What Is the Boiler Upgrade Scheme?

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (often referred to as BUS) is run by the UK government and administered by Ofgem. It provides upfront funding to encourage homeowners to switch from traditional boilers to low-carbon heating systems.

The grant is paid directly to the installer and deducted from your installation cost, reducing what you pay.

£7,500 Gov Grant

£7,500-£9,000 Government Grant

Homes using oil or LPG heating qualify for a £9,000 grant, while those on mains gas or electric storage heating receive the baseline £7,500.

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No Means Testing

Anyone who owns an eligible property can apply.

The grant is not based on your income, savings, or whether you receive government benefits.

Paid Directly to the Installer

Handled Entirely By the Installer

You don’t need to complete complicated paperwork or manage government claims. Your MCS-certified installer submits the application for you and automatically deducts the grant from your final invoice

Boiler Upgrade Scheme Eligibility

Understanding boiler upgrade scheme eligibility is the first step before applying.

Good to know: New-build properties and homes with existing low-carbon heating systems are usually not eligible.

You may be eligible if:

You own a home in England or Wales

You’re replacing a gas, oil, LPG or electric heating system

Installation is carried out by an MCS-certified installer

How Much Is the Boiler Upgrade Scheme Grant?

The grant significantly reduces upfront costs, making heat pumps a realistic alternative to traditional boilers.

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme provides:

 

UK Government Boiler Upgrade Scheme £7,500 grant approved for Improveasy customer

£7,500-£9,000 towards an air source heat pump installation

Homes using oil or LPG heating qualify for a £9,000 grant, while those on mains gas or electric storage heating receive the baseline £7,500.

Air source heat pump fitted to brick house exterior as part of Improveasy Boiler Upgrade Scheme

Handled entirely by the installer

Improveasy staff memeber talking through heat loss calulations

No income or means testing

Energy advisor inspecting external wall of UK home for Improveasy Boiler Upgrade Scheme application

Available to homeowners and private landlords

How the Boiler Upgrade Scheme Works

1 Homeowner checking eligibility for UK Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant with Improveasy

Check your eligibility

2 Homeowner booking a Boiler Upgrade Scheme survey with Improveasy on the phone

Chat with one of our consultants for a suitability check

3 Energy advisor inspecting external wall of UK home for Improveasy Boiler Upgrade Scheme application

Free home survey and system design

4 Approved £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant displayed on tablet by Improveasy advisor

Grant applied automatically by the installer

5 Close-up of a Bosch outdoor heat pump unit mounted outside a house, framed by white flowers in the foreground.

Installation and certification

Boiler Upgrade Scheme Consultation

A boiler upgrade scheme consultation helps you understand whether a heat pump is right for your home and what the upgrade would cost after the £7,500 or £9,000 grant.

There’s no obligation – just clear, expert guidance.

During your consultation, we will:

 

Improveasy checking eligibility

Confirm Boiler Upgrade Scheme eligibility

Recommendation of suitable energy efficiency upgrades by Improveasy surveyor to man

Free assessment of your home and heating needs

Improveasy Home assessment to understand energy needs with surveyor and a couple

Explain costs, savings, and funding options

Improveasy surveyor talking with couple

Answer your questions in plain English

Why Choose Improveasy?

We make the Boiler Upgrade Scheme easy to understand and easy to act on.

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Our own MCS-certified installers

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Clear, no-obligation guidance from eligibility to installation

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FCA-regulated finance options available

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Simple, stress-free customer journey

Can the Boiler Upgrade Scheme Be Combined With Other Support?

In some cases, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme can be used alongside:

  • Energy-efficiency improvements such as insulation
  • Flexible finance options to spread remaining costs

Improveasy helps you explore all available options while keeping the process simple and compliant.

Family relaxing in warm home heated by air source heat pump installed via Improveasy