Storage and electric heater replacement in Kirkwall
For Kirkwall landlords, swapping storage heaters for a heat pump is one of the more effective EPC improvements. Wind and salt air in the north of Scotland mean outdoor unit placement and protection need extra thought.
Old storage heaters in Kirkwall homes are removed and recycled as part of the replacement. We cover Kirkwall as part of Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles. That includes the KW15 postcode district.
Prices in Kirkwall
Budget around £3,045–£9,295 for 3–5 rooms including VAT for storage and electric heater replacement in and around Kirkwall. Longer or hidden pipe runs, high-level brackets and electrical upgrades are the usual reasons a quote lands at the top of the range. As an example, the Bungalow or house option (four rooms on one outdoor unit) would typically be £4,395–£7,095 here. Travel, ferry or accommodation costs for Kirkwall are not in these figures. They are quoted to you 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
In Kirkwall 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. Where travel is involved, we agree the survey arrangements and any travel cost up front. On the day, the engineer measures the rooms, checks the electrics and agrees the outdoor unit position with you.
What is included
Here is what is included on every job in Kirkwall:
- Survey by arrangement and heat-loss calculation
- Commissioning and controls set-up
- Disconnection and removal of old heaters
- Air-to-air system sized for winter
- Tariff and running advice
Nearby
We also cover Stromness (12 miles). See all services in Kirkwall or storage and electric heater replacement across Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles.