Heating upgrades and heat pumps · North West
Heating upgrades and heat pumps in Wigan
Social landlords in Wigan can use us to replace heating systems with minimum disruption to residents.
Heating upgrades and heat pumps in Wigan are carried out by our site teams and specialist subcontractors under our management, with photographs, notes and certificates on every job. Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock.
Wigan at a glance
- Council
- Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council
- Region
- North West
- Council homes
- Council-owned, managed by the council
- Housing standard
- Decent Homes Standard (England)
- Damp and mould timescales
- Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
- Population
- 330,712 (2020 estimate)
- Regional price factor
- 1.01 (VOA 2026)
Council housing status from Housing Revenue Account records (MHCLG and the 2012 HRA list, updated for later transfers) and council publications, checked October 2026. Population: ONS 2020 mid-year estimate.
Who owns the social homes in Wigan?
Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council still owns council homes in Wigan and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. Housing associations also own and manage social homes in the area, and we can work for both.
What do we cover in Wigan?
- Boiler and full system replacements
- Air source heat pumps, cylinders and controls
- Radiator and emitter upgrades sized to the design
- Heating controls and smart thermostats
- System flushing and commissioning
How do we deliver it?
Residents get a short, plain-English explanation of their new controls, and a phone number to call if something does not feel right in the first weeks.
Which rules apply in Wigan?
Gas work done for payment must be carried out by a member of the Gas Safe Register (Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998). Landlords must have each gas appliance and flue checked at least every 12 months and give the record to the tenant within 28 days.
Decent Homes Standard (England) · More about heating upgrades and heat pumps
What do heating upgrades and heat pumps cost in Wigan?
Our guide range for an air source heat pump in Wigan is £10,100–£14,150 per home. That is the UK range of £10,000–£14,000 (published figure) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 1.01 (VOA Rating Cost Guide 2026: 1.01–1.02); figures are before VAT where the source states it. Every job is priced after survey; specification, access and the condition of the homes will move the figure.
Questions about heating upgrades and heat pumps in Wigan
Does Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council still own council homes?
Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council still owns council homes in Wigan and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. Housing associations also own and manage social homes in the area, and we can work for both.
Do you also work near Wigan?
Yes. We take on heating upgrades and heat pumps across the North West, including Bolton, St. Helens, Warrington and Salford, and in every other UK nation.
Which housing standard applies in Wigan?
Social homes in England must meet the Decent Homes Standard, enforced through the Regulator of Social Housing's Safety and Quality Standard. A reformed standard, confirmed in January 2026, must be met by 2035 at the latest.
Other works we carry out in Wigan
- Fire stopping and compartmentation
- Void property works
- Housing disrepair works
- Communal area refurbishment
- Smoke, heat and CO alarm installation
- Aids and adaptations
- Cyclical and external decoration
- Estate and external works
- Responsive repairs
- Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment
- Loft and cavity wall insulation
- Window and door replacement