Storage and electric heater replacement in Gillingham
Old storage heaters in Gillingham homes are removed and recycled as part of the replacement. In the South East, loft rooms and glazed extensions can climb well above the outside temperature on a sunny afternoon.
Flats and bungalows in Gillingham that have never had gas are the usual candidates for replacing storage heaters. Our Kent coverage takes in Gillingham, about 9 miles from Maidstone. Homes in ME7 are all within our coverage.
Prices in Gillingham
Budget around £4,195–£12,745 for 3–5 rooms including VAT for storage and electric heater replacement in and around Gillingham. Prices here sit above the national middle, reflecting South East England labour rates and parking and access costs. What moves a quote in Gillingham 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 £6,045–£9,695 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 Gillingham 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. Surveys in Gillingham cover heat gain, pipe routes, electrics, access and noise to the nearest neighbour, so surprises on the day are rare.
What is included
Included with storage and electric heater replacement in Gillingham:
- Commissioning and controls set-up
- Tariff and running advice
- Boiler Upgrade Scheme eligibility check
- Free survey and heat-loss calculation
- Air-to-air system sized for winter
Nearby
If you are just outside Gillingham, we also work in Chatham (1 mile), Rochester (2 miles) and Strood (3 miles). See all services in Gillingham or storage and electric heater replacement across Kent.