Storage and electric heater replacement across the Scottish Borders
Flats and bungalows in Galashiels that have never had gas are the usual candidates for replacing storage heaters. For Galashiels landlords, swapping storage heaters for a heat pump is one of the more effective EPC improvements. In central and southern Scotland, heat pump heating is usually the main reason to install, especially in homes on electric heating.
Prices in the Scottish Borders
Budget around £3,145–£9,595 for 3–5 rooms including VAT for storage and electric heater replacement in and around the Scottish Borders. It is a touch below the UK middle, as trade rates in Central and Southern Scotland tend to be. What moves a quote in the Scottish Borders up or down is mostly pipe length, how high the outdoor unit goes, and whether a new electrical circuit is needed. Typical Bungalow or house work (four rooms on one outdoor unit) lands around £4,545–£7,295 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.
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme does not cover Scotland; Home Energy Scotland can tell you what support is available.
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
Outdoor units on Scottish homes can often be installed without a planning application, but the conditions differ from England's, so we confirm the rules for your property at survey.
The survey
We book surveys in the Scottish Borders at a time that suits you, including early evenings by arrangement, and send the written quote afterwards. On a survey in the Scottish Borders 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.
What is included
Included with storage and electric heater replacement across the Scottish Borders:
- Air-to-air system sized for winter
- Free survey and heat-loss calculation
- Running-cost comparison with your current heating
- Disconnection and removal of old heaters
- Commissioning and controls set-up
- Tariff and running advice
Towns in the Scottish Borders
Pick your town for local details, or see every service in the Scottish Borders.