Storage and electric heater replacement in Finchley
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 Finchley that have never had gas are the usual candidates for replacing storage heaters.
Old storage heaters in Finchley homes are removed and recycled as part of the replacement. We cover Finchley as part of London, roughly 8 miles from central London. We cover N3 and the streets around them.
Prices in Finchley
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. For reference, the Bungalow or house option in Finchley (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.
Finchley 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
On a survey in Finchley 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. We book surveys in Finchley at a time that suits you, including early evenings by arrangement, and send the written quote afterwards.
What is included
Included with storage and electric heater replacement in Finchley:
- Free survey and heat-loss calculation
- Commissioning and controls set-up
- Tariff and running advice
- Disconnection and removal of old heaters
- Boiler Upgrade Scheme eligibility check
Nearby
Neighbouring places we cover include Muswell Hill (2 miles), Cricklewood (3 miles) and Kilburn (3 miles). See all services in Finchley or storage and electric heater replacement across London.