Storage and electric heater replacement in Eltham
For Eltham landlords, swapping storage heaters for a heat pump is one of the more effective EPC improvements. Many London homes are flats or tall terraces, where heat rises to the top floor and the bedrooms bear the brunt of a hot spell.
Flats and bungalows in Eltham that have never had gas are the usual candidates for replacing storage heaters. Eltham is about 8 miles from central London and falls within our London coverage. We cover SE9 and the streets around them.
Prices in Eltham
Our London guide price for storage and electric heater replacement is £4,545–£13,795 for 3–5 rooms, VAT included. Prices here sit above the national middle, reflecting London labour rates and parking and access costs. Concealed pipework, access equipment for high walls and any electrical work are what push prices towards the upper figure. Typical Bungalow or house work (four rooms on one outdoor unit) lands around £6,545–£10,495 in this area.
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
England's rules let most houses fit an outdoor unit without a planning application, as long as the size, number and MCS 020(a) noise conditions are met. Flats, listed buildings and roof-mounted units are treated differently.
Eltham is in the Boiler Upgrade Scheme area, so eligible homes replacing oil, gas, LPG or electric heating may be able to get £2,500 off an air-to-air heat pump, as long as no fossil-fuel boiler stays in use. An MCS-certified installer must claim it; we confirm eligibility, and which installer applies, before you commit.
The survey
Surveys in Eltham cover heat gain, pipe routes, electrics, access and noise to the nearest neighbour, so surprises on the day are rare. We book surveys in Eltham at a time that suits you, including early evenings by arrangement, and send the written quote afterwards.
What is included
Here is what is included on every job in Eltham:
- Air-to-air system sized for winter
- Commissioning and controls set-up
- Boiler Upgrade Scheme eligibility check
- Free survey and heat-loss calculation
- Disconnection and removal of old heaters
Nearby
Neighbouring places we cover include Blackheath (2 miles), Welling (3 miles) and Catford (3 miles). See all services in Eltham or storage and electric heater replacement across London.