Storage and electric heater replacement across Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
Flats and bungalows in Stornoway that have never had gas are the usual candidates for replacing storage heaters. Old storage heaters in Stornoway homes are removed and recycled as part of the replacement. Wind and salt air in the north of Scotland mean outdoor unit placement and protection need extra thought.
Prices in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
In the Highlands, Islands and North East Scotland, our guide range for storage and electric heater replacement is £3,045–£9,295 for 3–5 rooms, including VAT. Concealed pipework, access equipment for high walls and any electrical work are what push prices towards the upper figure. Typical Bungalow or house work (four rooms on one outdoor unit) lands around £4,395–£7,095 in this area. Travel, ferry or accommodation costs are not in these figures; they are quoted as a fixed amount in writing before you book.
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
Scotland has its own permitted development rules for heat pumps and outdoor units, with stricter treatment of listed buildings and conservation areas. We check the current position for your property with you and, if needed, with the council.
The survey
Surveys in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles are arranged around travel. We confirm the date and any travel, ferry or accommodation cost in writing before you commit, then the survey covers rooms, pipe routes, electrics and noise as normal. In Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles we often start with photos, room measurements and the make of any existing system, so the survey visit is focused and any travel cost can be quoted in writing first.
What is included
Included with storage and electric heater replacement across Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles:
- Disconnection and removal of old heaters
- Tariff and running advice
- Commissioning and controls set-up
- Air-to-air system sized for winter
- Running-cost comparison with your current heating
- Survey by arrangement and heat-loss calculation
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