Storage and electric heater replacement in Basildon
Old storage heaters in Basildon homes are removed and recycled as part of the replacement. Bright summers in the East of England mean solar gain through glass is usually the biggest load to design for.
Flats and bungalows in Basildon that have never had gas are the usual candidates for replacing storage heaters. Our Essex coverage takes in Basildon, about 11 miles from Southend-on-Sea. That includes the SS14 postcode district.
Prices in Basildon
For Basildon, expect roughly £3,845 to £11,695 for 3–5 rooms, VAT included, adjusted for typical East of England rates. Prices here sit above the national middle, reflecting East of England labour rates and parking and access costs. Concealed pipework, access equipment for high walls and any electrical work are what push prices towards the upper figure. On our East of England figures, the Bungalow or house option (four rooms on one outdoor unit) is about £5,545–£8,895.
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 Basildon 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
A survey in Basildon 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. We book surveys in Basildon at a time that suits you, including early evenings by arrangement, and send the written quote afterwards.
What is included
What a job in Basildon covers:
- Disconnection and removal of old heaters
- Boiler Upgrade Scheme eligibility check
- Tariff and running advice
- Air-to-air system sized for winter
- Commissioning and controls set-up
Nearby
We also cover Pitsea (2 miles), Stanford-le-Hope (3 miles) and Wickford (4 miles). See all services in Basildon or storage and electric heater replacement across Essex.