Storage and electric heater replacement in Kelso
In central and southern Scotland, heat pump heating is usually the main reason to install, especially in homes on electric heating. Flats and bungalows in Kelso that have never had gas are the usual candidates for replacing storage heaters.
Old storage heaters in Kelso homes are removed and recycled as part of the replacement. Our Scottish Borders coverage takes in Kelso, about 15 miles from Galashiels. Homes in TD5 are all within our coverage.
Prices in Kelso
For Kelso, expect roughly £3,145 to £9,595 for 3–5 rooms, VAT included, adjusted for typical Central and Southern Scotland rates. That sits a little below the UK middle, reflecting typical Central and Southern Scotland labour rates. The biggest variables are the pipe route, access for the outdoor unit and the state of the consumer unit, all of which the survey settles. For reference, the Bungalow or house option in Kelso (four rooms on one outdoor unit) usually comes to about £4,545–£7,295.
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
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. We book surveys in Kelso at a time that suits you, including early evenings by arrangement, and send the written quote afterwards.
What is included
Every job in Kelso includes:
- Air-to-air system sized for winter
- Running-cost comparison with your current heating
- Commissioning and controls set-up
- Free survey and heat-loss calculation
- Disconnection and removal of old heaters
Nearby
We also cover Jedburgh (9 miles), Galashiels (15 miles) and Selkirk (16 miles). See all services in Kelso or storage and electric heater replacement across the Scottish Borders.