Storage and electric heater replacement in Leigh
For Leigh landlords, swapping storage heaters for a heat pump is one of the more effective EPC improvements. Milder summers in the North West mean designing for winter comfort as much as for a heatwave.
Flats and bungalows in Leigh that have never had gas are the usual candidates for replacing storage heaters. We cover Leigh as part of Greater Manchester, roughly 12 miles from Manchester. That includes the WN7 postcode district.
Prices in Leigh
For Leigh, expect roughly £3,295 to £9,945 for 3–5 rooms, VAT included, adjusted for typical North West England rates. Labour rates in North West England keep this slightly under the national middle. Concealed pipework, access equipment for high walls and any electrical work are what push prices towards the upper figure. As an example, the Bungalow or house option (four rooms on one outdoor unit) would typically be £4,695–£7,545 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 Leigh 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
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. We book surveys in Leigh at a time that suits you, including early evenings by arrangement, and send the written quote afterwards.
What is included
Included with storage and electric heater replacement in Leigh:
- Free survey and heat-loss calculation
- Tariff and running advice
- Air-to-air system sized for winter
- Commissioning and controls set-up
- Disconnection and removal of old heaters
Nearby
If you are just outside Leigh, we also work in Atherton (2 miles), Tyldesley (2 miles) and Golborne (3 miles). See all services in Leigh or storage and electric heater replacement across Greater Manchester.