Air-to-air heat pumps in Greater Manchester
Air-to-air heat pumps for businesses in Greater Manchester — surveyed, designed and priced in writing before any work starts.
- Free site survey and fixed written quote
- Unit sizes, refrigerant and price set out in writing
- Work planned around your opening hours
How much does an air-to-air heat pump cost in Greater Manchester?
In Greater Manchester, guide prices run from about £1,595 to £3,850 per zone, plus VAT. A typical job (shop or office heated and cooled by 2–4 units) usually comes to £4,350–£13,250 plus VAT. You get a fixed written quote after the free survey.
An air-to-air heat pump takes heat from the outside air and releases it indoors as warm air — the same equipment as reverse-cycle air conditioning, sized and set up for heating.
Greater Manchester and surrounding areas
We cover all of Greater Manchester, including Manchester, Oldham, Wigan, Bolton and Stockport. Each town below has its own page with local guide prices.
Postcode districts we cover include BL0, M2, M16, M29, M50, OL9, SK7 and WN7. Buildings across Greater Manchester range from converted period offices to modern units with deep ceiling voids, so we measure each site rather than relying on a standard package.
What is included
- Heat loss and heat gain assessment
- Units selected for low-temperature heating output
- Outdoor units positioned for air flow and defrost drainage
- Controls with schedules and set-back temperatures
- Running-cost guidance against your current heating
Local guide prices for Greater Manchester
These guide prices are adjusted for the North West, where labour and access costs run about 2% below the UK guide.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wall-mounted heat pump unit | £1,595–£2,895 | £1,914–£3,474 | per zone |
| Cassette heat pump unit | £2,395–£3,850 | £2,874–£4,620 | per zone |
| Floor-standing console unit | £1,895–£3,395 | £2,274–£4,074 | per zone |
| Removal of old electric heaters | £45–£120 | £54–£144 | per heater |
Ex VAT, supply and install.
The steps for a project in Greater Manchester
Heat loss survey
We assess fabric, glazing and ventilation to size for winter as well as summer. For sites in Greater Manchester we confirm access and parking beforehand.
Design
Units are chosen for their heating output at low outdoor temperatures, not just their cooling rating.
Install
Outdoor units go where defrost water can drain safely and air flow is not restricted.
Set controls
Schedules and set-backs are configured so the system heats efficiently.
Local points to consider
Air direction
Warm air rises, so units are set to direct air down when heating.
Roof and height work
Flat roofs, high walls and atriums need the right access equipment and edge protection. We plan towers, MEWPs or scaffold before the job, not on the day.
Defrost water
Outdoor units shed water and ice when they defrost. They need a drained position away from walkways.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Greater Manchester often come down to access — loading restrictions, parking for the van and getting equipment onto a roof. We check this at survey and plan deliveries around it.
Who we work with in Greater Manchester
- Salons and spas: comfortable salons and treatment rooms despite dryers, lamps and steam.
- Retail and shops: comfortable shop floors, stockrooms and entrances, even with the door open.
In England, systems holding 5 tonnes CO2 equivalent of refrigerant or more fall under GB F-gas rules, with regular leak checks and records; buildings with more than 12 kW of air conditioning in total also need a periodic energy inspection.
Your questions answered
How much does an air-to-air heat pump cost in Greater Manchester?
Guide prices in Greater Manchester run from about £1,595 to £3,850 per zone, plus VAT. A typical job (shop or office heated and cooled by 2–4 units) costs £4,350–£13,250 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Cheshire, Lancashire and Merseyside?
Yes. Alongside Greater Manchester, we also cover Cheshire, Lancashire and Merseyside. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Do outdoor units ice up?
They frost in cold, damp weather and run short defrost cycles automatically. Drainage is planned so the water does not freeze on a path.
Does it work in freezing weather?
Modern units are designed to heat well below freezing, though output reduces as it gets colder. We size for that.
Talk to us about your premises in Greater Manchester
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.