Storage and electric heater replacement in Becontree
Old storage heaters in Becontree homes are removed and recycled as part of the replacement. In London, heat soaks into brick and concrete during the day and comes back out at night, which is when it is hardest to sleep.
Flats and bungalows in Becontree that have never had gas are the usual candidates for replacing storage heaters. Our London coverage takes in Becontree, about 11 miles from central London. Postcode districts we cover here include RM9.
Prices in Becontree
Our London guide price for storage and electric heater replacement is £4,545–£13,795 for 3–5 rooms, VAT included. London is one of the dearer parts of the UK for trades, which shows in the range. 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 Becontree (four rooms on one outdoor unit) usually comes to about £6,545–£10,495.
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 Becontree 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 Becontree 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. 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.
What is included
Included with storage and electric heater replacement in Becontree:
- Free survey and heat-loss calculation
- Disconnection and removal of old heaters
- Tariff and running advice
- Commissioning and controls set-up
- Boiler Upgrade Scheme eligibility check
Nearby
Nearby, we also cover Dagenham (2 miles), Barking (2 miles) and Ilford (2 miles). See all services in Becontree or storage and electric heater replacement across London.