Heating upgrades and heat pumps in Carmarthenshire

Who owns the social homes in Carmarthenshire?

Carmarthenshire County Council is one of the 11 Welsh councils that kept their homes rather than transferring them. Housing associations also own social homes in Carmarthenshire, and we can work for both.

What do we cover in Carmarthenshire?

• Air source heat pumps, cylinders and controls
• Radiator and emitter upgrades sized to the design
• Heating controls and smart thermostats
• System flushing and commissioning
• Removal of redundant appliances and flues

How do we deliver it?

For heat pumps we insist on a heat loss calculation and emitter sizing. Undersized radiators are the most common reason residents say a heat pump does not work.

Which rules apply in Carmarthenshire?

Replacement windows, heating systems and some electrical work are controlled under the Building Regulations in Wales, and are self-certified by a competent person scheme installer or approved by building control.

WHQS 2023 (Wales) · More about heating upgrades and heat pumps

What do heating upgrades and heat pumps cost in Carmarthenshire?

Our guide range for an air source heat pump in Carmarthenshire is £9,300–£13,000 per home. That is the UK range of £10,000–£14,000 (published figure) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 0.93 (VOA Rating Cost Guide 2026: 0.88–0.98); 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 Carmarthenshire