Storage and electric heater replacement in Chalk Farm
For Chalk Farm landlords, swapping storage heaters for a heat pump is one of the more effective EPC improvements. London's dense streets hold heat overnight, so top-floor flats and loft rooms often stay warm long after sunset.
Old storage heaters in Chalk Farm homes are removed and recycled as part of the replacement. Our London coverage takes in Chalk Farm, about 3 miles from central London. That includes the NW3 postcode district.
Prices in Chalk Farm
Guide prices around Chalk Farm run from £4,545 to £13,795 for 3–5 rooms including VAT. 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. As an example, the Bungalow or house option (four rooms on one outdoor unit) would typically be £6,545–£10,495 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
In England, most houses can have an outdoor unit under permitted development if it is no larger than 1.5 m³, meets the MCS 020(a) noise limit of 37 dB(A) at the nearest neighbour's window, and there are no more than two on a detached house or one on other houses. Listed buildings need consent.
If your home in Chalk Farm 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 Chalk Farm 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 Chalk Farm:
- Air-to-air system sized for winter
- Tariff and running advice
- Commissioning and controls set-up
- Free survey and heat-loss calculation
- Disconnection and removal of old heaters
Nearby
Close to Chalk Farm, our coverage also includes Camden Town (under a mile), Holloway (1 mile) and Archway (2 miles). See all services in Chalk Farm or storage and electric heater replacement across London.