Storage and electric heater replacement in Ellon
Old storage heaters in Ellon homes are removed and recycled as part of the replacement. Wind and salt air in the north of Scotland mean outdoor unit placement and protection need extra thought.
Flats and bungalows in Ellon that have never had gas are the usual candidates for replacing storage heaters. We cover Ellon as part of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, roughly 15 miles from Aberdeen. Postcode districts we cover here include AB41.
Prices in Ellon
Our Highlands, Islands and North East Scotland guide price for storage and electric heater replacement is £3,045–£9,295 for 3–5 rooms, VAT included. It is a touch below the UK middle, as trade rates in the Highlands, Islands and North East Scotland tend to be. What moves a quote in Ellon up or down is mostly pipe length, how high the outdoor unit goes, and whether a new electrical circuit is needed. On our Highlands, Islands and North East Scotland figures, the Bungalow or house option (four rooms on one outdoor unit) is about £4,395–£7,095.
Small flat
Two or three rooms replacing storage heaters.
Bungalow or house
Four rooms on one outdoor unit.
Larger home
Five or more rooms or two outdoor units.
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme does not cover Scotland; Home Energy Scotland can tell you what support is available.
Guide prices show VAT at 20%. HMRC treats most fixed air conditioners and air-to-air heat pumps installed in homes as energy-saving materials, zero-rated until 31 March 2027 when we supply and fit them. If your installation qualifies, your quote shows 0% VAT and a lower price. Servicing, repairs, cleaning and controls are charged at 20%.
Planning and permissions
Outdoor units on Scottish homes can often be installed without a planning application, but the conditions differ from England's, so we confirm the rules for your property at survey.
The survey
The free survey is where the real price is set: room measurements, pipe and drain routes, electrical checks and the outdoor unit position, all written into your quote. Surveys in Ellon cover heat gain, pipe routes, electrics, access and noise to the nearest neighbour, so surprises on the day are rare.
What is included
Included with storage and electric heater replacement in Ellon:
- Free survey and heat-loss calculation
- Commissioning and controls set-up
- Air-to-air system sized for winter
- Disconnection and removal of old heaters
- Tariff and running advice
Nearby
If you are just outside Ellon, we also work in Inverurie (13 miles), Peterhead (14 miles) and Aberdeen (15 miles). See all services in Ellon or storage and electric heater replacement across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.