Storage and electric heater replacement in Hemel Hempstead
Long sunny spells in the East of England put conservatories and top-floor rooms under real pressure. For Hemel Hempstead landlords, swapping storage heaters for a heat pump is one of the more effective EPC improvements.
Old storage heaters in Hemel Hempstead homes are removed and recycled as part of the replacement. Hemel Hempstead is about 7 miles from Watford and falls within our Hertfordshire coverage. That includes the HP3 postcode district.
Prices in Hemel Hempstead
For Hemel Hempstead, expect roughly £3,845 to £11,695 for 3–5 rooms, VAT included, adjusted for typical East of England rates. The East of England is one of the dearer parts of the UK for trades, which shows in the range. 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 £5,545–£8,895 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
In England, most houses can have an outdoor unit under permitted development if it is no larger than 1.5 m³, meets the MCS 020(a) noise limit of 37 dB(A) at the nearest neighbour's window, and there are no more than two on a detached house or one on other houses. Listed buildings need consent.
If your home in Hemel Hempstead 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
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. A survey in Hemel Hempstead 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.
What is included
Included with storage and electric heater replacement in Hemel Hempstead:
- Disconnection and removal of old heaters
- Boiler Upgrade Scheme eligibility check
- Free survey and heat-loss calculation
- Commissioning and controls set-up
- Air-to-air system sized for winter
Nearby
We also cover Berkhamsted (5 miles), St Albans (5 miles) and North Watford (6 miles). See all services in Hemel Hempstead or storage and electric heater replacement across Hertfordshire.