Storage and electric heater replacement in Bangor, County Down
For Bangor landlords, swapping storage heaters for a heat pump is one of the more effective EPC improvements. Northern Ireland's mild, damp climate makes efficient heating and dehumidifying the main benefits for most homes.
Flats and bungalows in Bangor that have never had gas are the usual candidates for replacing storage heaters. Bangor, County Down is one of the main towns we cover in County Down, alongside Newtownards and Newry. Coverage includes BT19 and BT20.
Prices in Bangor, County Down
For Bangor, County Down, expect roughly £3,145 to £9,595 for 3–5 rooms, VAT included, adjusted for typical Northern Ireland rates. Labour rates in Northern Ireland keep this slightly under the national middle. The biggest variables are the pipe route, access for the outdoor unit and the state of the consumer unit, all of which the survey settles. For reference, the Bungalow or house option in Bangor (four rooms on one outdoor unit) usually comes to about £4,545–£7,295.
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.
There is no Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant in Northern Ireland, so prices here are shown without one.
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 Northern Ireland we confirm planning requirements for the outdoor unit on survey, especially for listed buildings and conservation areas.
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. A survey in Bangor usually takes one to two hours. We measure the rooms, check the walls and the consumer unit, agree the outdoor unit position with you and photograph the pipe routes.
What is included
Every job in Bangor includes:
- Running-cost comparison with your current heating
- Commissioning and controls set-up
- Free survey and heat-loss calculation
- Tariff and running advice
- Air-to-air system sized for winter
Nearby
If you are just outside Bangor, we also work in Newtownards (5 miles), Holywood (6 miles) and Carrickfergus (7 miles). See all services in Bangor, County Down or storage and electric heater replacement across County Down.