Storage and electric heater replacement in Cromer
Long sunny spells in the East of England put conservatories and top-floor rooms under real pressure. For Cromer landlords, swapping storage heaters for a heat pump is one of the more effective EPC improvements.
Flats and bungalows in Cromer that have never had gas are the usual candidates for replacing storage heaters. Cromer lies roughly 21 miles from Norwich, and we cover it as part of Norfolk. Postcode districts we cover here include NR27.
Prices in Cromer
For Cromer, expect roughly £3,845 to £11,695 for 3–5 rooms, VAT included, adjusted for typical East of England rates. The East of England is one of the dearer parts of the UK for trades, which shows in the range. What moves a quote in Cromer up or down is mostly pipe length, how high the outdoor unit goes, and whether a new electrical circuit is needed. As an example, the Bungalow or house option (four rooms on one outdoor unit) would typically be £5,545–£8,895 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
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.
Cromer 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
A survey in Cromer usually takes one to two hours. We measure the rooms, check the walls and the consumer unit, agree the outdoor unit position with you and photograph the pipe routes. Surveys in Cromer cover heat gain, pipe routes, electrics, access and noise to the nearest neighbour, so surprises on the day are rare.
What is included
Included as standard in Cromer:
- Tariff and running advice
- Disconnection and removal of old heaters
- Commissioning and controls set-up
- Air-to-air system sized for winter
- Free survey and heat-loss calculation
Nearby
Neighbouring places we cover include North Walsham (8 miles), Fakenham (20 miles) and Norwich (21 miles). See all services in Cromer or storage and electric heater replacement across Norfolk.