Storage and electric heater replacement across Bedfordshire
Flats and bungalows in Luton that have never had gas are the usual candidates for replacing storage heaters. For Luton landlords, swapping storage heaters for a heat pump is one of the more effective EPC improvements. Bright summers in the East of England mean solar gain through glass is usually the biggest load to design for.
Prices in Bedfordshire
Budget around £3,845–£11,695 for 3–5 rooms including VAT for storage and electric heater replacement in and around Bedfordshire. The East of England is one of the dearer parts of the UK for trades, which shows in the range. Concealed pipework, access equipment for high walls and any electrical work are what push prices towards the upper figure. Typical Bungalow or house work (four rooms on one outdoor unit) lands around £5,545–£8,895 in this area.
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.
Prices are shown before any Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant. The £2,500 air-to-air grant applies only to eligible homes in England and Wales, using an MCS-certified heat pump installed by an MCS-certified installer, who applies for the grant and deducts it from the price. We confirm eligibility, and which installer applies, before you commit.
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
Since 29 May 2025, England's permitted development rules allow larger outdoor units (up to 1.5 m³) and no longer require a 1 m gap to the boundary, provided the MCS 020(a) noise check is met. Listed buildings and pitched-roof installs still need permission.
Bedfordshire is in the Boiler Upgrade Scheme area, so eligible homes replacing oil, gas, LPG or electric heating may be able to get £2,500 off an air-to-air heat pump, as long as no fossil-fuel boiler stays in use. An MCS-certified installer must claim it; we confirm eligibility, and which installer applies, before you commit.
The survey
At the survey we look at how each room is used, where the sun hits it and how the pipes can reach the outside wall, then put it all in a written quote. We book surveys in Bedfordshire at a time that suits you, including early evenings by arrangement, and send the written quote afterwards.
What is included
Included with storage and electric heater replacement across Bedfordshire:
- Boiler Upgrade Scheme eligibility check
- Disconnection and removal of old heaters
- Free survey and heat-loss calculation
- Tariff and running advice
- Commissioning and controls set-up
- Air-to-air system sized for winter
Towns in Bedfordshire
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