Can Your Home Qualify For The Boiler Upgrade Scheme?

Not qualifying for BUS does not necessarily mean that a heat pump is unsuitable for your property.

It simply means the particular installation does not meet the requirements of this funding scheme.

For example, a property could be outside the geographical area, fall into an excluded building category or have already received funding that prevents another BUS claim. In other cases, the proposed heating technology may not meet the scheme's technical requirements.

The important thing is to establish why a property is ineligible before abandoning the idea of upgrading its heating system altogether.

Final Thoughts

Whether your home qualifies for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme depends on several factors rather than the age or type of your boiler alone. Property ownership, location, existing heating, building type, previous funding, proposed technology and installer certification can all affect the outcome.

For an eligible home, the current support can make a substantial difference to the upfront cost of installing a heat pump, particularly where an off-gas-grid oil or LPG property qualifies for the £9,000 grant.

The most reliable way to confirm your position is to have an MCS-certified installer assess the property and proposed system against the current BUS rules before you commit to the work.