- Area
- Perth and Kinross
- Postcode district
- PH2
- Nation
- Scotland
- Guide price
- From £9,600 inc VAT
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
What to know about replacing a gas boiler with a heat pump in Perth
Every property in Perth is different, so the design starts from measurements rather than a rule of thumb. That keeps the system the right size and the running costs predictable.
Semi-detached and terraced houses in Perth often have an airing cupboard that can be reused for a heat pump cylinder. Installers in Perth take out the old boiler and flue and seal the wall opening as part of the job.
Moving from mains gas to a heat pump means finding cylinder space, deciding what happens to the gas supply and comparing running costs on realistic assumptions.
- System or regular boiler homes with an existing airing cupboard
- Combi owners who can find space for a hot water cylinder
- Boilers that are old, unreliable or due for replacement
What's included
- Removal of the gas boiler, flue and any loft tanks
- System flush and radiator upgrades where the design calls for them
- Heat pump cylinder, outdoor unit and weather compensation controls
- Capping of the gas pipe at the boiler position where you are giving up gas
- Free survey with heat loss calculation and cylinder siting
If your Perth home still cooks on gas, we talk through whether to keep the supply or switch to an induction hob.
Grants and rules for heat pumps in Scotland
In Scotland, heat pump funding comes through Home Energy Scotland rather than the Boiler Upgrade Scheme: a grant of up to £7,500 (up to £1,500 extra for eligible rural and island homes) and an optional interest-free loan of up to £7,500. For a Perth home, apply and receive the written offer before the installation date is fixed.
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 Perth property at survey.
Gas boiler to heat pump prices in Perth
These are guide prices for Perth and Kinross, installed and including VAT. Your final price is fixed in a written quote after the survey and depends on the heat loss of the house, the radiators that need changing and where the unit goes.
| 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.
Short winter days in Perth and what they mean
Perth has about 6 hours 51 minutes of daylight at midwinter against 17 hours 43 minutes in midsummer. Heat pumps are designed to keep working well below freezing, but the design temperature for the survey is set for local conditions, not an average day.
How installation works in Perth
- Start online with a guide price or call us.
- A home survey in Perth gives us the room-by-room heat loss.
- Your written quote sets out the design, the price and the grant position where you live.
- Installation is booked for dates that suit you; most homes take 2–4 days on site.
- After commissioning you get a handover of the controls and settings, plus the certificates.
Replacing a gas boiler with a heat pump in Perth: questions
Where would the outdoor unit go on a Perth house?
Usually at the side or rear, on a level base with space around it for airflow and servicing, away from bedroom windows where possible. The surveyor checks positions at your Perth home.
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump in Perth?
Often some, not all. Heat pumps run best at lower water temperatures, so rooms with small radiators may need larger ones. The survey of your Perth home gives a room-by-room list.
Can you service a heat pump in Perth that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Perth, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.
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.
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.