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Retrofit installers UK (2026)

Eleven installers and coordinators that operate at national scale in 2026. Mix of energy-supplier installers, design-led specialists, lead aggregators and PAS 2035 coordinators.

Index

NameRoleHeadline rateSource
Octopus Energy (Cosy 6 heat pump)installerTypical (median) £4,064 net after the £7,500 BUS grant (Cosy 6), being the median post-survey price across all Octopus quotes from 1 June to 30 September 2026publisher
Aira UKinstallerAll-Inclusive plan £19.90/month for 15 years (first year free); covers the 15-year guarantee and servicing. Heat pump purchase quoted separately.publisher
British Gas (Centrica)installerQuote-only, survey requiredpublisher
E.ON NextinstallerFrom £4,946 net after the £7,500 BUS grant (Worcester Bosch Compress 2000 AWF, typical 2-bed); £4,746 for existing E.ON Next customers. Vaillant aroTHERM Plus from £6,019 (£5,819 existing).publisher
OVO Energy (heat pumps)installerQuote-only, survey requiredpublisher
Heat Geek (Mastery network)installerQuote-only, design-ledpublisher
QuotatisaggregatorNo installer rate published; lead-fee modelpublisher
Checkatrade (retrofit trades)aggregatorNo installer rate published; subscription-listing modelpublisher
Parity ProjectscoordinatorQuote-only; principally local-authority and portfolio engagementspublisher
Retrofit Academy CICcoordinatorDirectory of Academy-trained Coordinators; Coordinator fees set per projectpublisher
People's PowerhouseotherNo retrofit pricingpublisher
Surveyed 1 October 2026. Ofgem cap for 1 October to 31 December 2026 applied (gas 7.97p, elec 26.32p, gas standing 29.68p, elec standing 54.83p). Next scheduled review 25 November 2026 (January cap announcement). [ref I0]
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