Storage and electric heater replacement in Livingston
Old storage heaters in Livingston homes are removed and recycled as part of the replacement. Scottish summers are mild, so most systems here are chosen first for efficient heating, with cooling for warm spells.
Flats and bungalows in Livingston that have never had gas are the usual candidates for replacing storage heaters. Livingston sits around 13 miles from Edinburgh, inside our Edinburgh and the Lothians area. Coverage includes EH54.
Prices in Livingston
Guide prices around Livingston run from £3,145 to £9,595 for 3–5 rooms including VAT. That sits a little below the UK middle, reflecting typical Central and Southern Scotland labour rates. Quotes move with the length of the pipe run, where the outdoor unit can sit and how much electrical work the job needs. As an example, the Bungalow or house option (four rooms on one outdoor unit) would typically be £4,545–£7,295 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.
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
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. Surveys in Livingston cover heat gain, pipe routes, electrics, access and noise to the nearest neighbour, so surprises on the day are rare.
What is included
What a job in Livingston covers:
- Air-to-air system sized for winter
- Running-cost comparison with your current heating
- Commissioning and controls set-up
- Free survey and heat-loss calculation
- Tariff and running advice
Nearby
If you are just outside Livingston, we also work in Broxburn (3 miles), Bathgate (5 miles) and Bo'ness (9 miles). See all services in Livingston or storage and electric heater replacement across Edinburgh and the Lothians.