- Area
- Aberdeenshire and Moray
- Postcode district
- AB54
- Nation
- Scotland
- Guide price
- From £9,800 inc VAT
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
Before you book: replacing an oil or LPG boiler with a heat pump in Huntly
Homes around Huntly range from older terraces to newer estates, and each needs a different design. That is why we survey before we quote.
If your home near Huntly is off the mains gas grid, a heat pump removes the need for oil or LPG deliveries. Owners across Aberdeenshire and Moray can have oil tank removal arranged alongside a heat pump installation in Huntly.
Off-gas homes have a lot to plan when switching to a heat pump: the fuel tank, older walls, rural power supplies and higher heat loss.
- Owners tired of fuel deliveries and tank maintenance
- Detached houses and bungalows with garden space for the unit
- Rural and village homes off the mains gas grid
What's included
- Oil tank draining and removal or making safe, as set out in your quote
- Network operator notification and electrical connection
- Removal of the oil or LPG boiler and flue
- Outdoor unit, heat pump cylinder, controls and radiator changes
- Free survey with a detailed heat loss calculation for older construction
Rural properties near Huntly usually have garden space for the outdoor unit, sited away from windows and sheltered where possible.
Grants and rules for heat pumps in Scotland
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme does not apply in Scotland. Instead, homeowners in Huntly 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 Huntly property at survey.
Oil and LPG boiler replacement costs around Huntly
Here are typical prices for replacing an oil or LPG boiler with a heat pump in Aberdeenshire and Moray, 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 | £9,800–£12,900 |
| 2–3 bedroom terrace or semi | 5–7 kW | £10,800–£13,900 |
| 3 bedroom semi or small detached | 6–9 kW | £12,350–£15,950 |
| 4 bedroom detached | 8–12 kW | £14,400–£18,550 |
| 5+ bedroom or larger older house | 11–16 kW | £17,000–£23,200 |
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.
How long is the heating season in Huntly?
Huntly has about 6 hours 36 minutes of daylight at midwinter against 18 hours 01 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.
What happens after you enquire in Huntly?
- Send your postcode and a few details, or use the guide price tool.
- A surveyor visits your Huntly home, measures every room and checks where the outdoor unit can go.
- You receive a heat loss design and a fixed written quote, with any grant shown where it applies.
- Installers fit the unit, cylinder and any radiator changes, typically over 2–4 days on site.
- The system is commissioned, set up with weather compensation and handed over with the paperwork.
Replacing an oil or LPG boiler with a heat pump in Huntly: questions
How long does a heat pump survey take in Huntly?
A home survey in Huntly usually takes one to two hours. The surveyor measures every heated room, checks windows, walls and radiators, and looks at where the outdoor unit and cylinder can go.
How soon can you survey a home in Huntly?
Survey dates depend on how busy installers are in Aberdeenshire and Moray. We offer the next available dates when you enquire and confirm them in writing.
What size heat pump does a Huntly home need?
It depends on the heat loss, not the postcode. As a rough guide, a 3 bedroom semi often needs 6–9 kW, but the room-by-room survey sets the actual size for your Huntly home.
Do I have to remove my oil tank?
Not always, but it should be emptied and made safe. A tank in good condition can be drained, cleaned and left in place, though most owners prefer to have it taken away to free up space. Old or damaged tanks are usually removed. Your quote says which option is included, and any remaining oil and sludge is disposed of properly.
Is a heat pump cheaper to run than oil?
It depends on oil prices, your home's insulation, the flow temperature and your electricity tariff, so there is no single answer. At the October to December 2026 price cap, a heat pump with a seasonal efficiency of 3.0 delivers heat for about 8.8p per kWh, and at 3.5 about 7.5p. Compare that with your oil cost per kWh of heat, allowing for your boiler's efficiency; the survey estimate gives a figure for your home.