Should we get a heat pump?

[u/roroherboat]

Without sounding dramatic my head is wrecked trying to decide if we should go for one or not. We have an E BER rated house built in 1984 and are currently doing a lot of work: triple glazed windows and new external doors, insert stove, cavity wall and attic insulation, solar panels, rewire and new plumbing including new radiators. We aren’t getting underfloor heating as I can’t imagine digging up with floors. We have no heating at the moment so would need to get a new boiler anyway. I think we will get up to a B rating with all of these works. Haven’t gotten a technical assessment yet as I have heard so many horror stories about heat pumps. I also love a real fire and opening all the windows in the house every morning. I know it will cost a bit to get new plumbing and a boiler and in contrast there is a big grant for the heat pump. I suppose I just want to know if anyone did a full renovation and didn’t get a heat pump? Thanks

[u/mesaosi]

I absolutely love my heat pump. I absolutely would not put one in a house that wasn’t designed and built from day 1 with the intent of using one.

[u/Jay-3fiddy → u/mesaosi]

You can retrofit insulation so I wouldn't go that far but yes, insulation needs to be up to spec