Storage and electric heater replacement in Oban
Northern Scotland's climate puts the emphasis on reliable, efficient heating, with cooling a minor bonus. Old storage heaters in Oban homes are removed and recycled as part of the replacement.
For Oban landlords, swapping storage heaters for a heat pump is one of the more effective EPC improvements. Oban is one of the main towns we cover in Argyll and Bute, alongside Campbeltown and Dunoon. Postcode districts we cover here include PA34.
Prices in Oban
Storage and electric heater replacement in Oban typically comes in at £3,045–£9,295 for 3–5 rooms including VAT, based on Highlands, Islands and North East Scotland rates. Quotes move with the length of the pipe run, where the outdoor unit can sit and how much electrical work the job needs. For reference, the Bungalow or house option in Oban (four rooms on one outdoor unit) usually comes to about £4,395–£7,095. Travel, ferry or accommodation costs for Oban are not in these figures. They are quoted to you as a fixed amount in writing before you book.
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
In Scotland, planning conditions for outdoor units depend on the property type and location; conservation areas and listed buildings need particular care.
The survey
In Oban we often start with photos, room measurements and the make of any existing system, so the survey visit is focused and any travel cost can be quoted in writing first. Surveys in Oban are arranged around travel. We confirm the date and any travel, ferry or accommodation cost in writing before you commit, then the survey covers rooms, pipe routes, electrics and noise as normal.
What is included
Every job in Oban includes:
- Survey by arrangement and heat-loss calculation
- Tariff and running advice
- Commissioning and controls set-up
- Running-cost comparison with your current heating
- Air-to-air system sized for winter
Nearby
Close to Oban, our coverage also includes Lochgilphead (26 miles), Fort William (31 miles) and Helensburgh (40 miles). See all services in Oban or storage and electric heater replacement across Argyll and Bute.