Storage and electric heater replacement in Galashiels
Old storage heaters in Galashiels homes are removed and recycled as part of the replacement. In central and southern Scotland, heat pump heating is usually the main reason to install, especially in homes on electric heating.
For Galashiels landlords, swapping storage heaters for a heat pump is one of the more effective EPC improvements. As well as Galashiels itself, our Scottish Borders coverage takes in Eyemouth, Hawick and the towns around them. Postcode districts we cover here include TD1.
Prices in Galashiels
Guide prices around Galashiels run from £3,145 to £9,595 for 3–5 rooms including VAT. That sits a little below the UK middle, reflecting typical Central and Southern Scotland labour rates. What moves a quote in Galashiels 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 £4,545–£7,295 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.
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
On a survey in Galashiels 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. A survey in Galashiels 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.
What is included
What a job in Galashiels covers:
- Tariff and running advice
- Running-cost comparison with your current heating
- Air-to-air system sized for winter
- Commissioning and controls set-up
- Disconnection and removal of old heaters
Nearby
Close to Galashiels, our coverage also includes Selkirk (5 miles), Hawick (13 miles) and Jedburgh (14 miles). See all services in Galashiels or storage and electric heater replacement across the Scottish Borders.