Storage and electric heater replacement in Stornoway
Wind and salt air in the north of Scotland mean outdoor unit placement and protection need extra thought. Old storage heaters in Stornoway homes are removed and recycled as part of the replacement.
For Stornoway landlords, swapping storage heaters for a heat pump is one of the more effective EPC improvements. Stornoway is one of the main towns we cover in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles, alongside Kirkwall and Lerwick. We cover HS1 and the streets around them.
Prices in Stornoway
Guide prices around Stornoway run from £3,045 to £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. As an example, the Bungalow or house option (four rooms on one outdoor unit) would typically be £4,395–£7,095 here. These figures exclude travel to Stornoway. Any travel, ferry or accommodation cost is quoted separately, in writing, before anything is booked.
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 Stornoway 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. 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
Included as standard in Stornoway:
- Disconnection and removal of old heaters
- Running-cost comparison with your current heating
- Tariff and running advice
- Commissioning and controls set-up
- Survey by arrangement and heat-loss calculation
Nearby
Jobs in Stornoway are planned individually, with dates and any travel arrangements agreed in advance. See all services in Stornoway or storage and electric heater replacement across Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles.