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.
Rear gardens and side returns in Perth and Kinross usually offer a sensible spot for the outdoor unit, checked for airflow and neighbours. Households across Perth and Kinross moving off gas can have a survey in Perth and Kinross that compares running costs on realistic assumptions. Installers in Perth and Kinross take out the old boiler and flue and seal the wall opening as part of the job.
Who it suits
- Households ready to give up gas entirely and drop the standing charge
- Combi owners who can find space for a hot water cylinder
- Boilers that are old, unreliable or due for replacement
- System or regular boiler homes with an existing airing cupboard
Grants and rules for heat pumps in Scotland
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme does not apply in Scotland. Instead, homeowners in Perth and Kinross can apply to Home Energy Scotland for a grant of up to £7,500 towards a heat pump, with up to £1,500 more for eligible rural and island homes, plus an optional interest-free loan of up to £7,500. You need a written funding offer before any work starts.
Installing heat pumps is zero-rated for VAT across the UK until 31 March 2027. Scotland has its own permitted development rules for air source heat pumps and its own building standards, so we confirm what applies to your property at survey.
Gas boiler to heat pump prices in Perth and Kinross
Here are typical prices for replacing a gas boiler with a heat pump in Perth and Kinross, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 bedroom flat or small terrace | 4–5 kW | £9,600–£12,650 |
| 2–3 bedroom terrace or semi | 5–7 kW | £10,600–£13,650 |
| 3 bedroom semi or small detached | 6–9 kW | £12,100–£15,650 |
| 4 bedroom detached | 8–12 kW | £14,150–£18,200 |
| 5+ bedroom or larger older house | 11–16 kW | £16,650–£22,750 |
Installed, inc VAT: unit, cylinder, controls, minor pipework and commissioning. In Scotland, Home Energy Scotland grants of up to £7,500 and interest-free loans may reduce the cost.
Towns we cover in Perth and Kinross
We cover 7 towns in Perth and Kinross for replacing a gas boiler with a heat pump. Each links to local guide prices and the grant position for Scotland.
| Town | Postcode district | Nearest town | Midwinter daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perth | PH2 | Auchterarder | 6 h 51 min |
| Aberfeldy | PH15 | Pitlochry | 6 h 48 min |
| Auchterarder | PH3 | Crieff | 6 h 53 min |
| Blairgowrie | PH10 | Perth | 6 h 48 min |
| Crieff | PH7 | Auchterarder | 6 h 52 min |
| Kinross | KY13 | Dunfermline | 6 h 54 min |
| Pitlochry | PH16 | Aberfeldy | 6 h 47 min |
Replacing a gas boiler with a heat pump questions
Do I need to replace the cylinder I already have?
Usually, yes. Older cylinders have a small internal coil designed for water from a boiler at around 60–70°C, and they cannot take in heat quickly enough at the lower temperatures a heat pump runs at. A heat pump cylinder has a larger coil. On its own, a cylinder supplied and fitted has a guide price of £1,200–£2,200, installed and including VAT, though it is normally part of the full system price.
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.
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.
Should I have my gas meter removed?
If gas is used for nothing else, removing the meter ends the gas standing charge, which is about £108 a year at the October to December 2026 price cap. If you still cook on gas or have a gas fire, you will need to keep the supply. Meter removal is arranged through your gas supplier, usually once the heat pump is running; the pipe at the boiler position is capped during the installation.