Boiler Upgrade Scheme Devon: find a certified installer near you

If you are thinking about replacing an old gas or oil boiler in Devon, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme is the single biggest lever on the cost. Used well, it takes a meaningful chunk off the price of an air source or ground source heat pump.

How the scheme works

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme provides a government grant towards the cost of a low-carbon heating system. The key points:

• It applies to air source and ground source heat pumps (and some biomass)
• The grant is paid to your installer, who deducts it from your bill
• Your property usually needs a valid EPC without outstanding insulation recommendations
• Crucially, only MCS-certified installers can apply on your behalf

That last point is the one that trips people up. If the firm quoting you is not MCS-certified for heat pumps, they cannot access the grant - full stop.

Why oil-heated Devon homes benefit most

Large parts of rural Devon are off the gas grid and heated by oil or LPG. These are exactly the homes where a heat pump plus the grant makes the strongest financial case, because you are replacing relatively expensive fuel. From the Tamar valley to mid-Devon and the moor-edge towns, off-grid homes have the most to gain.

Finding a certified installer

Every heat pump installer we list shows their certifications, so you can confirm MCS status before you make contact. Filter the directory by the "Heat Pumps" category and your nearest town, and look for the green MCS badge.

Before you commit

• Get at least two quotes from MCS-certified installers
• Ask each to confirm in writing that the grant is included
• Check the system is designed for low flow temperatures
• Consider insulation first if your home is draughty

Done properly, a grant-backed heat pump is one of the best investments an off-grid Devon home can make.