Storage and electric heater replacement in Muswell Hill
Flats and bungalows in Muswell Hill that have never had gas are the usual candidates for replacing storage heaters. London's dense streets hold heat overnight, so top-floor flats and loft rooms often stay warm long after sunset.
For Muswell Hill landlords, swapping storage heaters for a heat pump is one of the more effective EPC improvements. Muswell Hill is about 6 miles from central London and falls within our London coverage. Coverage includes N2 and N10.
Prices in Muswell Hill
In London, our guide range for storage and electric heater replacement is £4,545–£13,795 for 3–5 rooms, including VAT. That is above the UK middle, mainly because labour and access cost more in London. Quotes move with the length of the pipe run, where the outdoor unit can sit and how much electrical work the job needs. On our London figures, the Bungalow or house option (four rooms on one outdoor unit) is 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 Muswell Hill 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
Surveys in Muswell Hill cover heat gain, pipe routes, electrics, access and noise to the nearest neighbour, so surprises on the day are rare. We book surveys in Muswell Hill at a time that suits you, including early evenings by arrangement, and send the written quote afterwards.
What is included
Every job in Muswell Hill includes:
- Boiler Upgrade Scheme eligibility check
- Disconnection and removal of old heaters
- Free survey and heat-loss calculation
- Commissioning and controls set-up
- Tariff and running advice
Nearby
If you are just outside Muswell Hill, we also work in Wood Green (1 mile), Archway (2 miles) and Finchley (2 miles). See all services in Muswell Hill or storage and electric heater replacement across London.