Storage and electric heater replacement in Stevenage
Flats and bungalows in Stevenage that have never had gas are the usual candidates for replacing storage heaters. Bright summers in the East of England mean solar gain through glass is usually the biggest load to design for.
For Stevenage landlords, swapping storage heaters for a heat pump is one of the more effective EPC improvements. Stevenage lies roughly 19 miles from Watford, and we cover it as part of Hertfordshire. Homes in SG1 are all within our coverage.
Prices in Stevenage
Guide prices around Stevenage run from £3,845 to £11,695 for 3–5 rooms including VAT. 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. Typical Bungalow or house work (four rooms on one outdoor unit) lands around £5,545–£8,895 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
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 Stevenage 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. 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 Stevenage includes:
- Boiler Upgrade Scheme eligibility check
- Tariff and running advice
- Disconnection and removal of old heaters
- Commissioning and controls set-up
- Free survey and heat-loss calculation
Nearby
Close to Stevenage, our coverage also includes Hitchin (5 miles), Letchworth Garden City (5 miles) and Welwyn Garden City (7 miles). See all services in Stevenage or storage and electric heater replacement across Hertfordshire.