Storage and electric heater replacement in Old Trafford
North West summers are cooler, so many systems here earn their keep as efficient heaters, with cooling for the warmest weeks. Old storage heaters in Old Trafford homes are removed and recycled as part of the replacement.
For Old Trafford landlords, swapping storage heaters for a heat pump is one of the more effective EPC improvements. We cover Old Trafford as part of Greater Manchester, roughly 3 miles from Manchester. That includes the M16 and M17 postcode districts.
Prices in Old Trafford
Guide prices around Old Trafford run from £3,295 to £9,945 for 3–5 rooms including VAT. It is a touch below the UK middle, as trade rates in North West England tend to be. 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 £4,695–£7,545 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
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 Old Trafford 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
Surveys in Old Trafford cover heat gain, pipe routes, electrics, access and noise to the nearest neighbour, so surprises on the day are rare. 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.
What is included
Here is what is included on every job in Old Trafford:
- Boiler Upgrade Scheme eligibility check
- Tariff and running advice
- Air-to-air system sized for winter
- Disconnection and removal of old heaters
- Free survey and heat-loss calculation
Nearby
Close to Old Trafford, our coverage also includes Stretford (1 mile), Salford (2 miles) and Eccles (3 miles). See all services in Old Trafford or storage and electric heater replacement across Greater Manchester.