--- title: "Heat Pump Installers Wigan | £7,500 BUS Grant" url: https://alliantenergy.co.uk/heat-pumps-greater-manchester/wigan description: "MCS-certified heat pump installers in Wigan. 177 local homes have claimed the £7,500 BUS grant. Free survey, grant handled for you." lang: en --- Heat pumps · Wigan # Heat Pump Installers in Wigan Alliant Energy installs MCS-certified air source heat pumps across Wigan, including Leigh, Atherton, Hindley, Standish. We apply for the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme for you and deduct it from your invoice. 177 Wigan homes have already claimed it. By **Alliant Energy Team**· reviewed by MCS Registered Engineer Last updated 27 September 2026 Get a Free Quote: https://alliantenergy.co.uk/heat-pump-quote Call 01282 501589: https://alliantenergy.co.uk/contact 177 BUS grants paid in Wigan 12.4 Per 10,000 homes 54% Homes at EPC C or above £7,500 BUS grant - MCS Certified - TrustMark - NAPIT - NICEIC Approved - 5-Year Workmanship Warranty Alliant's own guarantee on the quality of our installation and labour — separate from, and in addition to, the manufacturer's product and performance warranties (up to 30 years on solar panels), which cover the equipment itself. *The 5-Year Workmanship Warranty covers Alliant's own installation and labour — distinct from the manufacturer's product and performance warranties (up to 30 years on panels), which cover the equipment itself. Looking for heat pump installers in Wigan? Alliant Energy fits MCS-certified air source heat pumps across Wigan for £8,000–£15,000 before grants. 177 local homes have claimed the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, and we handle the application for you. Key takeaways for Wigan - **177** Boiler Upgrade Scheme heat pump grants were paid in Wigan from May 2022 to June 2026: **12.4 per 10,000 households**, 8th of 10 Greater Manchester boroughs (DESNZ/Ofgem (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/boiler-upgrade-scheme-statistics-august-2026)). - 70 grants were paid in 2025/26, up 4% on the year before. - **83.9%** of Wigan households heat with mains gas only, the heating most BUS heat pumps replace (Census 2021). - **53.6%** of Wigan homes are EPC band C or above (4th in Greater Manchester; England 53.3%), but only 26.9% of pre-1929 homes are (ONS (https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/housing/articles/energyefficiencyofhousinginenglandandwales/2025)). - The typical installed cost is £8,000–£15,000. The national BUS median is **£12,908**, leaving about £5,400 after the grant. ## How much does a heat pump cost in Wigan? A fully installed air source heat pump in Wigan typically costs **£8,000–£15,000** before grants. That is in line with Ofgem's national BUS median of £12,908 (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/boiler-upgrade-scheme-statistics-august-2026) for April–June 2026. After the £7,500 grant, most Wigan homeowners pay £500–£7,500. | Property type | Typical installed cost before grant | After £7,500 BUS grant | | --- | --- | --- | | 2-bed terrace or flat | £7,000–£10,000 | £0–£2,500 | | 3-bed semi-detached | £9,000–£13,000 | £1,500–£5,500 | | 4-bed detached | £11,000–£15,000 | £3,500–£7,500 | | Oil-heated home (£9,000 BUS rate) | £11,000–£15,000 | £2,000–£6,000 | With 45.6% of homes semi-detached, the 3-bed semi row is the most common Wigan install. A new hot water cylinder, radiator upgrades or electrical work are quoted separately after survey. Our heat pump installation page (https://alliantenergy.co.uk/services/heat-pumps) lists every extra. ## Are Wigan homes suitable for a heat pump? Wigan is Greater Manchester's semi-detached borough: 45.6% of homes are semis, the highest share in the city region, and it has the fewest flats (7.4%). A typical 3-bed semi with a side or rear wall is the easiest property type to fit with an air source heat pump. Wigan also has the most oil-heated households in Greater Manchester (297), and those homes can claim the higher £9,000 Boiler Upgrade Scheme rate. | Housing (Census 2021 / ONS EPC) | Wigan | Greater Manchester | England | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Semi-detached | 45.6% | 37.9% | 31.5% | | Terraced | 26.1% | 28.5% | 23.0% | | Detached | 19.2% | 14.2% | 22.9% | | Flats (purpose-built) | 7.4% | 16.3% | 17.1% | | Heated by mains gas only | 83.9% | 78.1% | 74.0% | | Owner-occupied | 66.4% | 58.0% | 61.3% | | EPC band C or above | 53.6% | — | 53.3% | | Median EPC score | 69 | — | 69 | A good starting point Wigan is above the England average for EPC band C (53.6% vs 53.3%), so more homes here can run a heat pump at low flow temperatures with few radiator changes. Older properties still need a room-by-room heat loss survey. See BUS eligibility for older homes (https://alliantenergy.co.uk/guides/old-property-boiler-upgrade-scheme-eligibility). ### Free heat pump survey in Wigan Heat loss survey, BUS application and Warm Homes eligibility check. Free quote in one working day. Request a Callback: https://alliantenergy.co.uk/request-callback ## How many heat pumps have been installed in Wigan? 177 Wigan heat pumps were paid a Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant between May 2022 and June 2026. That is **12.4 per 10,000 households**, below the Greater Manchester average of 15 and well below the England average of 35.2. On EPC records, heat pumps are the main heating in 0.35% of Wigan homes (England: 1.38%). | Financial year | BUS heat pump grants paid in Wigan | | --- | --- | | 2022/23 (from May 2022) | 11 | | 2023/24 | 18 | | 2024/25 | 67 | | 2025/26 | 70 | 177 BUS heat pump grants paid in Wigan, May 2022 – June 2026 BUS Table Q1.2: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/boiler-upgrade-scheme-statistics-august-2026 12.4 / 15 / 35.2 Grants per 10,000 homes: Wigan / GM / England BUS Q1.2 ÷ Census 2021 households 297 Wigan households heated by oil only, eligible for the £9,000 rate Census 2021 TS046: https://www.nomisweb.co.uk/sources/census_2021 ## Which heat pump grants can Wigan homeowners claim? | Grant | Amount | Relevance in Wigan | | --- | --- | --- | | Boiler Upgrade Scheme | £7,500 | Most homeowners. 83.9% of homes are mains-gas-only. | | BUS oil-home rate | £9,000 (from 21 July 2026) | 297 oil-only households (Census 2021) | | Warm Homes: Local Grant | Up to £15,000 heating + £15,000 upgrades | Owner-occupiers with EPC D–G and income under £36,000 or other qualifying routes | The BUS grant is paid to your MCS-certified installer and deducted from your invoice (Energy Saving Trust (https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/grants-and-loans/boiler-upgrade-scheme/)). The Warm Homes: Local Grant (https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/what-we-do/environment/homes-workplaces-and-public-buildings/warm-homes-local-grant-wh-lg-gm-wide-scheme/) is a Greater Manchester-wide scheme delivered by the councils. Wigan residents apply through the GMCA Retrofit Portal (https://gmca.retrofitportal.org.uk/). More detail is in our Warm Homes Plan Greater Manchester guide (https://alliantenergy.co.uk/guides/warm-homes-plan-greater-manchester-2026) and Boiler Upgrade Scheme guide (https://alliantenergy.co.uk/guides/boiler-upgrade-scheme-2026). ## Which parts of Wigan do we cover? We cover all of Wigan: Leigh, Atherton, Hindley, Standish, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Tyldesley, Golborne, Orrell. Postcodes: WN1–WN7, WA3 (Golborne, Lowton), M29 (Tyldesley, Astley). Alliant Energy is based in Nelson, Lancashire and travels to Wigan for surveys and installations. Neighbouring boroughs we also cover: ### Heat pumps in Bolton Horwich · Westhoughton · Farnworth · Little Lever 151 BUS grants paid · 12.7 per 10,000 homes · 51% EPC C+ https://alliantenergy.co.uk/heat-pumps-greater-manchester/bolton ### Heat pumps in Salford Eccles · Swinton · Walkden · Worsley 146 BUS grants paid · 12.7 per 10,000 homes · 71% EPC C+ https://alliantenergy.co.uk/heat-pumps-greater-manchester/salford See all areas on our Greater Manchester heat pump installers (https://alliantenergy.co.uk/heat-pumps-greater-manchester) page. ## Get a free heat pump quote in Wigan Step 1 of 8 13% ## What type of property do you live in? MCS-registered installers 5-year workmanship warranty ## Heat pump FAQs for Wigan ### How much does a heat pump cost in Wigan? A fully installed air source heat pump in Wigan typically costs £8,000–£15,000 before grants, in line with the national BUS median of £12,908 (April–June 2026). After the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, a 3-bed semi usually costs £1,500–£5,500. 45.6% of Wigan homes are semi-detached. ### How many heat pump grants have been paid in Wigan? 177 Boiler Upgrade Scheme heat pump grants were paid in Wigan between May 2022 and June 2026, including 70 in the 2025/26 financial year. That is 12.4 per 10,000 households, below the Greater Manchester average of 15 and below the England average of 35.2. ### Is there a heat pump grant for Wigan residents? Yes. Wigan homeowners can claim the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme, or £9,000 if switching from heating oil (297 Wigan households were oil-only in Census 2021). Lower-income households with an EPC of D–G can apply for the Greater Manchester Warm Homes: Local Grant through the GMCA Retrofit Portal, which can fully fund a heat pump. ### Are Wigan homes suitable for a heat pump? Most are. 83.9% of Wigan households heat with mains gas only, which is the profile most BUS heat pumps replace. 53.6% of homes are EPC band C or above (England: 53.3%), and homes below band C may need insulation or radiator upgrades first. A heat loss survey confirms this. ### Which parts of Wigan do you cover? All of it, including Leigh, Atherton, Hindley, Standish, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Tyldesley, Golborne and Orrell (postcodes WN1–WN7, WA3 (Golborne, Lowton), M29 (Tyldesley, Astley)). Alliant Energy is based in Nelson, Lancashire and covers every Greater Manchester borough. ### How long does a heat pump installation take in Wigan? Typically 2–3 days on site. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme voucher must be approved first, which usually takes 2–4 weeks, and we handle the application. Most customers go from survey to switch-on in 6–10 weeks. Methodology and sources Wigan figures come from Boiler Upgrade Scheme redemptions by local authority (DESNZ/Ofgem, August 2026 release (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/boiler-upgrade-scheme-statistics-august-2026)), Census 2021 tables TS044, TS046 and TS054 (ONS via Nomis (https://www.nomisweb.co.uk/sources/census_2021)) and EPC records to March 2025 (ONS (https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/housing/articles/energyefficiencyofhousinginenglandandwales/2025)). Per-household rates use 143,102 Wigan households (Census 2021). Data checked 2026-09-27. Three ways to get started ## Ready for a heat pump in Wigan? Heat pump quote and BUS grant check in one working day. No obligation. Get a Heat Pump Quote →: https://alliantenergy.co.uk/heat-pump-quote Request a Callback →: https://alliantenergy.co.uk/request-callback Accreditations ## Certified, registered, and insured. Every time. 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