Storage and electric heater replacement in Islington
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. For Islington landlords, swapping storage heaters for a heat pump is one of the more effective EPC improvements.
Flats and bungalows in Islington that have never had gas are the usual candidates for replacing storage heaters. Islington sits around 3 miles from central London, inside our London area. Coverage includes EC1P, EC4P, N1, N1C, N1P and N7.
Prices in Islington
In London, our guide range for storage and electric heater replacement is £4,545–£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. For reference, the Bungalow or house option in Islington (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 Islington 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
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. At the survey we look at how each room is used, where the sun hits it and how the pipes can reach the outside wall, then put it all in a written quote.
What is included
Here is what is included on every job in Islington:
- Air-to-air system sized for winter
- Commissioning and controls set-up
- Boiler Upgrade Scheme eligibility check
- Disconnection and removal of old heaters
- Free survey and heat-loss calculation
Nearby
If you are just outside Islington, we also work in Highbury (under a mile), Holloway (1 mile) and Camden Town (2 miles). See all services in Islington or storage and electric heater replacement across London.