Storage and electric heater replacement in Stromness
Wind and salt air in the north of Scotland mean outdoor unit placement and protection need extra thought. For Stromness landlords, swapping storage heaters for a heat pump is one of the more effective EPC improvements.
Old storage heaters in Stromness homes are removed and recycled as part of the replacement. Stromness is part of our Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles coverage. We cover KW16 and the streets around them.
Prices in Stromness
For Stromness, expect roughly £3,045 to £9,295 for 3–5 rooms, VAT included, adjusted for typical Highlands, Islands and North East Scotland rates. 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. These figures exclude travel to Stromness. 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
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
Surveys in Stromness 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 Stromness 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 in Stromness:
- Running-cost comparison with your current heating
- Disconnection and removal of old heaters
- Commissioning and controls set-up
- Tariff and running advice
- Air-to-air system sized for winter
Nearby
We also cover Kirkwall (12 miles). See all services in Stromness or storage and electric heater replacement across Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles.