Storage and electric heater replacement in Chatham
Hot spells reach the South East early, which makes spring the easiest time to arrange an installation. Flats and bungalows in Chatham that have never had gas are the usual candidates for replacing storage heaters.
For Chatham landlords, swapping storage heaters for a heat pump is one of the more effective EPC improvements. Our Kent coverage takes in Chatham, about 8 miles from Maidstone. Postcode districts we cover here include ME4.
Prices in Chatham
Storage and electric heater replacement in Chatham typically comes in at £4,195–£12,745 for 3–5 rooms including VAT, based on South East England rates. South East England is one of the dearer parts of the UK for trades, which shows in the range. What moves a quote in Chatham up or down is mostly pipe length, how high the outdoor unit goes, and whether a new electrical circuit is needed. On our South East England figures, the Bungalow or house option (four rooms on one outdoor unit) is about £6,045–£9,695.
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 Chatham 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
We book surveys in Chatham at a time that suits you, including early evenings by arrangement, and send the written quote afterwards. Surveys in Chatham cover heat gain, pipe routes, electrics, access and noise to the nearest neighbour, so surprises on the day are rare.
What is included
What a job in Chatham covers:
- Tariff and running advice
- Boiler Upgrade Scheme eligibility check
- Disconnection and removal of old heaters
- Free survey and heat-loss calculation
- Commissioning and controls set-up
Nearby
We also cover Gillingham (1 mile), Rochester (1 mile) and Strood (2 miles). See all services in Chatham or storage and electric heater replacement across Kent.