The other decision is the gas supply. If gas is used for nothing else — no gas hob, fire or cooker — you can have the supply capped and the meter removed, which ends the gas standing charge of about £108 a year at current price cap rates. We talk through each choice at the survey so you can decide before you accept the quote.
If your home still cooks on gas, we talk through whether to keep the supply or switch to an induction hob. Many gas-heated homes in the East Riding of Yorkshire have a combi boiler in the kitchen, so the survey starts by finding the right place for a cylinder. Semi-detached and terraced houses in the East Riding of Yorkshire often have an airing cupboard that can be reused for a heat pump cylinder.
Who it suits
- Combi owners who can find space for a hot water cylinder
- System or regular boiler homes with an existing airing cupboard
- Boilers that are old, unreliable or due for replacement
- Households ready to give up gas entirely and drop the standing charge
Grants and rules for heat pumps in England
Homes in the East Riding of Yorkshire can use the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, which takes £7,500 off the cost of an air source heat pump when it replaces fossil-fuel or electric heating. Replacing oil or LPG heating qualifies for £9,000 for installations from 21 July 2026 to 31 March 2027, and air-to-air systems for £2,500. The MCS-certified installer named in your quote applies for the grant and deducts it from the price.
Installing heat pumps is zero-rated for VAT across the UK until 31 March 2027. Since 29 May 2025, permitted development in England allows up to two air source heat pumps on a house, each up to 1.5 m³, with no blanket 1 m boundary rule — the installation must still meet the MCS planning standards, including the noise check. Listed buildings, flats and some conservation-area positions need extra consent, which we check at survey.
Gas boiler to heat pump prices in the East Riding of Yorkshire
Here are typical prices for replacing a gas boiler with a heat pump in the East Riding of Yorkshire, installed and including VAT. Use the guide price tool for a figure based on your home, then a survey confirms it in writing.
| Home | Typical size | Installed guide price | After £7,500 grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 bedroom flat or small terrace | 4–5 kW | £9,300–£12,250 | £1,800–£4,750 |
| 2–3 bedroom terrace or semi | 5–7 kW | £10,300–£13,250 | £2,800–£5,750 |
| 3 bedroom semi or small detached | 6–9 kW | £11,750–£15,200 | £4,250–£7,700 |
| 4 bedroom detached | 8–12 kW | £13,700–£17,650 | £6,200–£10,150 |
| 5+ bedroom or larger older house | 11–16 kW | £16,150–£22,050 | £8,650–£14,550 |
Installed, inc VAT: unit, cylinder, controls, minor pipework and commissioning.
Towns we cover in the East Riding of Yorkshire
We cover 9 towns in the East Riding of Yorkshire for replacing a gas boiler with a heat pump. Each links to local guide prices and the grant position for England.
| Town | Postcode district | Nearest town | Midwinter daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | HU1 | Beverley | 7 h 25 min |
| Bridlington | YO16 | Driffield | 7 h 21 min |
| Beverley | HU17 | Hull | 7 h 24 min |
| Goole | DN14 | Howden | 7 h 26 min |
| Brough | HU15 | Hull | 7 h 25 min |
| Driffield | YO25 | Beverley | 7 h 22 min |
| Hornsea | HU18 | Beverley | 7 h 23 min |
| Howden | DN14 | Goole | 7 h 25 min |
| Pocklington | YO42 | Howden | 7 h 23 min |
Replacing a gas boiler with a heat pump questions
Will my hot water run out with a heat pump?
Not if the cylinder is sized properly for your household. The survey asks how many people live in the home, how many bathrooms you have and whether you prefer baths or showers, then sizes the cylinder to suit. The heat pump reheats the cylinder on a schedule, often overnight and again during the day, and an immersion heater acts as a backup.
Is there a grant to replace a gas boiler with a heat pump?
In England and Wales, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme gives £7,500 towards an air-to-water heat pump that replaces a gas boiler, for eligible owners of existing homes. The MCS-certified installer applies to Ofgem and deducts the grant from your quote, and Ofgem contacts you to confirm. Scotland has separate Home Energy Scotland funding, and Northern Ireland has no dedicated homeowner grant at present.
Can a heat pump replace a combi boiler?
Yes, but you need room for a hot water cylinder, because heat pumps store hot water rather than heating it on demand. Most homes find a space in a cupboard, utility room, garage or under the stairs, and compact or combined indoor units help where space is tight. The survey measures the options first, so you know where everything will go before you accept the quote.
What if my gas boiler is fairly new?
A newer boiler can still be replaced, but the timing is worth weighing. Some owners switch when the boiler needs a major repair; others prefer to plan the change for a convenient time. Across the UK, heat pump installation is zero-rated for VAT until 31 March 2027. A hybrid system, which keeps the boiler alongside a heat pump, is another option, though it is not eligible for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme in England and Wales.