Basic
$3,902 – $9,364 per project
Single-stage heat pump around 15 SEER2 / 7.8 HSPF2 with matched air handler, new pad and programmable thermostat
How Much Does Energy Efficient Heat Pump Cost in Birmingham, Alabama?
Supply and install a ducted air-source heat pump system (outdoor unit, matching air handler/coil) replacing existing equipment on existing ducts; geothermal, new ductwork and rebates excluded.
Energy Efficient Heat Pump in Birmingham, Alabama typically costs $4,590 to $11,016 per project as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Energy Efficient Heat Pump in Birmingham, Alabama
$4,590 – $11,016
per projectPrices in Birmingham are 10.0% lower than the national average for energy efficient heat pump.
National average: $5,000 – $12,000 per project
What you get at each price level
Standard
$4,590 – $11,016 per project
Two-stage heat pump around 16-17 SEER2 / 8.5 HSPF2 with variable-speed air handler and programmable heat pump thermostat
Premium
$5,738 – $13,770 per project
Variable-speed inverter heat pump around 18-20 SEER2 / 9.5 HSPF2, cold-climate rated, matched air handler and communicating controls
Cost Breakdown in Birmingham
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $2,160 – $5,184 | job |
| Labor | labor | $1,470 – $3,528 | job |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $576 – $1,382 | job |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $384 – $922 | job |
Prices adjusted for Birmingham local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Birmingham, Alabama
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($2,250.00-$5,400.00 per project)
- Labor ($1,750.00-$4,200.00 per project)
- Supplies & Other ($600.00-$1,440.00 per project)
- Equipment & Disposal ($400.00-$960.00 per project)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs4.0% below avg
Labor costs16.0% below avg
Material costs in Birmingham run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- How Much Does a Heat Pump Cost? (2026) - This Old House, This Old House, retrieved Nov 2026
- Heat Pump Installation Cost - Forbes Home, Forbes Home, retrieved Nov 2026
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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