Storage and electric heater replacement in Hereford
For Hereford landlords, swapping storage heaters for a heat pump is one of the more effective EPC improvements. Hot spells in the West Midlands are shorter but intense, especially in loft rooms and rooms with big windows.
Flats and bungalows in Hereford that have never had gas are the usual candidates for replacing storage heaters. We cover Hereford and the rest of Herefordshire, including Bromyard and Kington. We cover HR1 and the streets around them.
Prices in Hereford
Guide prices around Hereford run from £3,395 to £10,245 for 3–5 rooms including VAT. That is close to the UK middle for this kind of work. What moves a quote in Hereford up or down is mostly pipe length, how high the outdoor unit goes, and whether a new electrical circuit is needed. As an example, the Bungalow or house option (four rooms on one outdoor unit) would typically be £4,845–£7,795 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 Hereford 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 Hereford 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
Every job in Hereford includes:
- Boiler Upgrade Scheme eligibility check
- Commissioning and controls set-up
- Tariff and running advice
- Air-to-air system sized for winter
- Free survey and heat-loss calculation
Nearby
Nearby, we also cover Ross-on-Wye (12 miles), Leominster (12 miles) and Ledbury (12 miles). See all services in Hereford or storage and electric heater replacement across Herefordshire.