Storage and electric heater replacement in Sittingbourne
In the South East, loft rooms and glazed extensions can climb well above the outside temperature on a sunny afternoon. For Sittingbourne landlords, swapping storage heaters for a heat pump is one of the more effective EPC improvements.
Flats and bungalows in Sittingbourne that have never had gas are the usual candidates for replacing storage heaters. Our Kent coverage takes in Sittingbourne, about 11 miles from Maidstone. Coverage includes ME10.
Prices in Sittingbourne
For Sittingbourne, expect roughly £4,195 to £12,745 for 3–5 rooms, VAT included, adjusted for typical South East England rates. South East England is one of the dearer parts of the UK for trades, which shows in the range. 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 £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 Sittingbourne 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
On a survey in Sittingbourne the engineer looks at room size, glazing, the route for pipes and drains, the electrics and where the outdoor unit can sit quietly, then the written quote follows. A survey in Sittingbourne 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 Sittingbourne:
- Disconnection and removal of old heaters
- Commissioning and controls set-up
- Boiler Upgrade Scheme eligibility check
- Tariff and running advice
- Free survey and heat-loss calculation
Nearby
Close to Sittingbourne, our coverage also includes Faversham (7 miles), Gillingham (9 miles) and Chatham (9 miles). See all services in Sittingbourne or storage and electric heater replacement across Kent.