Storage and electric heater replacement in Inverness
Flats and bungalows in Inverness that have never had gas are the usual candidates for replacing storage heaters. Northern Scotland's climate puts the emphasis on reliable, efficient heating, with cooling a minor bonus.
For Inverness landlords, swapping storage heaters for a heat pump is one of the more effective EPC improvements. Inverness is one of the main towns we cover in the Highlands, alongside Fort William and Alness. That includes the IV2 postcode district.
Prices in Inverness
For Inverness, expect roughly £3,045 to £9,295 for 3–5 rooms, VAT included, adjusted for typical Highlands, Islands and North East Scotland rates. It is a touch below the UK middle, as trade rates in the Highlands, Islands and North East Scotland tend to be. The biggest variables are the pipe route, access for the outdoor unit and the state of the consumer unit, all of which the survey settles. As an example, the Bungalow or house option (four rooms on one outdoor unit) would typically be £4,395–£7,095 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.
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme does not cover Scotland; Home Energy Scotland can tell you what support is available.
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
Outdoor units on Scottish homes can often be installed without a planning application, but the conditions differ from England's, so we confirm the rules for your property at survey.
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. Surveys in Inverness cover heat gain, pipe routes, electrics, access and noise to the nearest neighbour, so surprises on the day are rare.
What is included
Every job in Inverness includes:
- Free survey and heat-loss calculation
- Tariff and running advice
- Commissioning and controls set-up
- Running-cost comparison with your current heating
- Air-to-air system sized for winter
Nearby
Nearby, we also cover Dingwall (11 miles), Nairn (15 miles) and Alness (15 miles). See all services in Inverness or storage and electric heater replacement across the Highlands.