Business & Farms
Heat pumps for farms, rural businesses and holiday lets
Air source heat pumps for Scottish farms, holiday cottages, estate properties and rural commercial premises. On-site survey, fixed written quote, MCS-certified partners. Interest-free credit up to £30,000, subject to status.
Key facts
- •Air source heat pumps for farms, holiday lets, estate properties and rural businesses across Scotland
- •Oil and LPG boiler replacement for commercial and agricultural properties
- •On-site survey with room-by-room heat loss calculation — no desk estimates
- •Fixed written quote with MCS-listed equipment and no surprise extras
- •We install through MCS-certified partners
- •Interest-free credit up to £30,000, subject to status
- •0% VAT on qualifying heat pump installations until 31 March 2027
Last updated: 28 October 2026
Can a heat pump heat a rural business premises?
Yes. Air source heat pumps are suitable for a wide range of rural Scottish business premises — farmhouses, holiday cottages, estate buildings, workshops and small commercial units. The same survey process applies: an on-site visit, a room-by-room heat loss calculation, and a fixed written quote.
What types of rural properties do you cover?
We cover working farms with farmhouse and outbuildings, holiday let cottages and self-catering units, estate properties with multiple buildings, rural offices and workshops, and small commercial premises off the gas grid. If your property is in rural Scotland and heated by oil, LPG or electric storage heaters, a heat pump is likely a viable replacement. Fill in the quote form with your postcode and details.
How does the survey work for a farm or multi-building property?
The surveyor visits your site and assesses every building you want heated. For a farm, that might include the farmhouse, a converted steading used as a holiday let, and a workshop. The heat loss calculation is done for each space, and the fixed quote itemises the system design — heat pump capacity, radiator upgrades, hot water cylinder, pipe runs between buildings, and any electrical work. We install through MCS-certified partners.
Can I keep my existing radiators in a commercial property?
It depends on the heat loss calculation. Heat pumps run at lower flow temperatures than oil or LPG boilers, so radiators sometimes need to be larger. Some existing radiators can be kept; others may need upgrading. The survey determines this for each room or building, and the fixed quote lists every change.
What about holiday lets that are empty for part of the year?
Air source heat pumps are well suited to holiday cottages because they can be controlled remotely and maintain a background temperature efficiently during unoccupied periods. The survey accounts for the usage pattern, and the system is sized for the property's actual heat loss. Interest-free credit up to £30,000, subject to status.
Get a quote
Get a quote for your farm or business
Fill in the form with your postcode and a surveyor will call you back to arrange a site visit.
FAQ
Questions about heat pumps for farms and businesses
Can a heat pump heat a farm workshop or holiday let?
Yes. Air source heat pumps can heat farm workshops, holiday cottages and outbuildings as well as the main farmhouse. The survey covers every building you want heated, and the fixed quote lists the system design for each one.
Do you install heat pumps for rural businesses in Scotland?
Yes. We install through MCS-certified partners for rural businesses including farms, holiday lets, estate properties and small commercial premises. The process is the same: on-site survey, room-by-room heat loss calculation, fixed written quote.
Is interest-free credit available for business heat pump installations?
Interest-free credit up to £30,000, subject to status. We can discuss this during the quote process. The fixed written quote after the on-site survey shows the full installation cost.
Can a heat pump replace oil heating in a holiday cottage?
Yes. Oil boiler replacement is common in holiday cottages and rural business properties. The existing radiators and pipework can often be retained with selective upgrades. The survey determines what stays and what changes.
Last updated: 28 October 2026 · Reviewed by the Scottish Energy Efficiency team