Storage and electric heater replacement in Eastbourne
Flats and bungalows in Eastbourne that have never had gas are the usual candidates for replacing storage heaters. The South East sees some of the UK's warmest summer days, and south-facing rooms and conservatories feel it first.
Old storage heaters in Eastbourne homes are removed and recycled as part of the replacement. Our East Sussex coverage takes in Eastbourne, about 19 miles from Brighton. Coverage includes BN21.
Prices in Eastbourne
Guide prices around Eastbourne run from £4,195 to £12,745 for 3–5 rooms including VAT. South East 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 £6,045–£9,695 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
In England, most houses can have an outdoor unit under permitted development if it is no larger than 1.5 m³, meets the MCS 020(a) noise limit of 37 dB(A) at the nearest neighbour's window, and there are no more than two on a detached house or one on other houses. Listed buildings need consent.
Eastbourne 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
We book surveys in Eastbourne at a time that suits you, including early evenings by arrangement, and send the written quote afterwards. A survey in Eastbourne 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
Included as standard in Eastbourne:
- Boiler Upgrade Scheme eligibility check
- Tariff and running advice
- Commissioning and controls set-up
- Free survey and heat-loss calculation
- Disconnection and removal of old heaters
Nearby
If you are just outside Eastbourne, we also work in Hailsham (7 miles), Seaford (8 miles) and Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles). See all services in Eastbourne or storage and electric heater replacement across East Sussex.