Storage and electric heater replacement in Bridport
Coastal breezes help, but inland South West towns and glazed rooms still see uncomfortable peaks. For Bridport landlords, swapping storage heaters for a heat pump is one of the more effective EPC improvements.
Flats and bungalows in Bridport that have never had gas are the usual candidates for replacing storage heaters. Our Dorset coverage takes in Bridport, about 38 miles from Bournemouth. We cover DT6 and the streets around them.
Prices in Bridport
Guide prices around Bridport run from £3,450 to £10,450 for 3–5 rooms including VAT. It sits near the middle of UK prices. Longer or hidden pipe runs, high-level brackets and electrical upgrades are the usual reasons a quote lands at the top of the range. As an example, the Bungalow or house option (four rooms on one outdoor unit) would typically be £4,950–£7,950 here.
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.
If your home in Bridport is replacing fossil fuel or electric heating, and no gas, oil or LPG boiler stays in use, an MCS-certified air-to-air heat pump may qualify for the £2,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, which the MCS-certified installer claims and deducts from the price.
The survey
Surveys in Bridport cover heat gain, pipe routes, electrics, access and noise to the nearest neighbour, so surprises on the day are rare. 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.
What is included
Included as standard in Bridport:
- Air-to-air system sized for winter
- Boiler Upgrade Scheme eligibility check
- Tariff and running advice
- Disconnection and removal of old heaters
- Commissioning and controls set-up
Nearby
Neighbouring places we cover include Chard (13 miles), Dorchester (14 miles) and Yeovil (15 miles). See all services in Bridport or storage and electric heater replacement across Dorset.