Storage and electric heater replacement in Thornton-Cleveleys
Milder summers in the North West mean designing for winter comfort as much as for a heatwave. Flats and bungalows in Thornton-Cleveleys that have never had gas are the usual candidates for replacing storage heaters.
Old storage heaters in Thornton-Cleveleys homes are removed and recycled as part of the replacement. Thornton-Cleveleys lies roughly 15 miles from Preston, and we cover it as part of Lancashire. Postcode districts we cover here include FY5 and FY2.
Prices in Thornton-Cleveleys
Guide prices around Thornton-Cleveleys run from £3,295 to £9,945 for 3–5 rooms including VAT. That sits a little below the UK middle, reflecting typical North West England labour rates. Concealed pipework, access equipment for high walls and any electrical work are what push prices towards the upper figure. For reference, the Bungalow or house option in Thornton-Cleveleys (four rooms on one outdoor unit) usually comes to about £4,695–£7,545.
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 Thornton-Cleveleys 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
Surveys in Thornton-Cleveleys cover heat gain, pipe routes, electrics, access and noise to the nearest neighbour, so surprises on the day are rare. A survey in Thornton-Cleveleys 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
What a job in Thornton-Cleveleys covers:
- Air-to-air system sized for winter
- Commissioning and controls set-up
- Free survey and heat-loss calculation
- Boiler Upgrade Scheme eligibility check
- Disconnection and removal of old heaters
Nearby
Nearby, we also cover Fleetwood (4 miles), Blackpool (4 miles) and Kirkham (9 miles). See all services in Thornton-Cleveleys or storage and electric heater replacement across Lancashire.