Storage and electric heater replacement in Bury St Edmunds
For Bury St Edmunds landlords, swapping storage heaters for a heat pump is one of the more effective EPC improvements. The East of England is one of the sunniest and driest parts of the UK, which makes glazed rooms and lofts hard to keep cool.
Flats and bungalows in Bury St Edmunds that have never had gas are the usual candidates for replacing storage heaters. Bury St Edmunds lies roughly 23 miles from Ipswich, and we cover it as part of Suffolk. We cover IP33 and the streets around them.
Prices in Bury St Edmunds
Storage and electric heater replacement in Bury St Edmunds typically comes in at £3,845–£11,695 for 3–5 rooms including VAT, based on East of England rates. That is above the UK middle, mainly because labour and access cost more in the East of England. Concealed pipework, access equipment for high walls and any electrical work are what push prices towards the upper figure. For reference, the Bungalow or house option in Bury St Edmunds (four rooms on one outdoor unit) usually comes to about £5,545–£8,895.
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.
Prices are shown before any Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant. The £2,500 air-to-air grant applies only to eligible homes in England and Wales, using an MCS-certified heat pump installed by an MCS-certified installer, who applies for the grant and deducts it from the price. We confirm eligibility, and which installer applies, before you commit.
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
Since 29 May 2025, England's permitted development rules allow larger outdoor units (up to 1.5 m³) and no longer require a 1 m gap to the boundary, provided the MCS 020(a) noise check is met. Listed buildings and pitched-roof installs still need permission.
If your home in Bury St Edmunds is replacing fossil fuel or electric heating, and no gas, oil or LPG boiler stays in use, an MCS-certified air-to-air heat pump may qualify for the £2,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, which the MCS-certified installer claims and deducts from the price.
The survey
We book surveys in Bury St Edmunds at a time that suits you, including early evenings by arrangement, and send the written quote afterwards. At the survey we look at how each room is used, where the sun hits it and how the pipes can reach the outside wall, then put it all in a written quote.
What is included
Included with storage and electric heater replacement in Bury St Edmunds:
- Disconnection and removal of old heaters
- Boiler Upgrade Scheme eligibility check
- Air-to-air system sized for winter
- Free survey and heat-loss calculation
- Commissioning and controls set-up
Nearby
Nearby, we also cover Thetford (12 miles), Stowmarket (13 miles) and Sudbury (14 miles). See all services in Bury St Edmunds or storage and electric heater replacement across Suffolk.