Storage and electric heater replacement in Crawley
Old storage heaters in Crawley homes are removed and recycled as part of the replacement. In the South East, loft rooms and glazed extensions can climb well above the outside temperature on a sunny afternoon.
Flats and bungalows in Crawley that have never had gas are the usual candidates for replacing storage heaters. We cover Crawley and the rest of West Sussex, including Worthing and Bognor Regis. That includes the RH11 and RH77 postcode districts.
Prices in Crawley
Guide prices around Crawley run from £4,195 to £12,745 for 3–5 rooms including VAT. Prices here sit above the national middle, reflecting South East England labour rates and parking and access costs. 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 £6,045–£9,695 here.
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 Crawley 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
Surveys in Crawley cover heat gain, pipe routes, electrics, access and noise to the nearest neighbour, so surprises on the day are rare. 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 as standard in Crawley:
- Free survey and heat-loss calculation
- Air-to-air system sized for winter
- Disconnection and removal of old heaters
- Commissioning and controls set-up
- Tariff and running advice
Nearby
If you are just outside Crawley, we also work in Horley (4 miles), Horsham (7 miles) and East Grinstead (8 miles). See all services in Crawley or storage and electric heater replacement across West Sussex.