- Area
- Aberdeenshire and Moray
- Postcode district
- AB51
- Nation
- Scotland
- Guide price
- From £9,800 inc VAT
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
Oil and LPG boiler replacement in Inverurie: what to expect
Every property in Inverurie 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.
Rural properties near Inverurie usually have garden space for the outdoor unit, sited away from windows and sheltered where possible. If your home near Inverurie is off the mains gas grid, a heat pump removes the need for oil or LPG deliveries.
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.
- Detached houses and bungalows with garden space for the unit
- Older oil boilers nearing the end of their life
- Rural and village homes off the mains gas grid
What's included
- Network operator notification and electrical connection
- Outdoor unit, heat pump cylinder, controls and radiator changes
- Free survey with a detailed heat loss calculation for older construction
- Removal of the oil or LPG boiler and flue
- Oil tank draining and removal or making safe, as set out in your quote
Bungalows and detached houses near Inverurie running on LPG can move to a heat pump, with the tank collected by the supplier.
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 an Inverurie 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 Inverurie property at survey.
Guide prices for replacing an oil or LPG boiler with a heat pump in Inverurie
The ranges below are typical installed prices for homes in Aberdeenshire and Moray, including VAT. A survey sets the exact figure, because two similar-looking houses in Inverurie can need quite different radiators and pipework.
| 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.
Winter daylight and heating in Inverurie
On the shortest day Inverurie gets only about 6 hours 38 minutes of daylight, with the sun around 9° up at noon. Long Scottish winters mean the heat pump runs for much of the year, so careful sizing, good controls and correctly sized radiators make a real difference.
How installation works in Inverurie
- Tell us about your home: postcode, property type and current heating.
- We book a survey in Inverurie; the surveyor measures rooms, windows and radiators and looks at cylinder space.
- The design and quote arrive in writing, including radiator changes and the outdoor unit position.
- On installation days the old system is removed and the new one fitted and filled.
- We commission the heat pump, show you the controls and register the installation.
Replacing an oil or LPG boiler with a heat pump in Inverurie: questions
How soon can you survey a home in Inverurie?
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.
How long does a heat pump survey take in Inverurie?
A home survey in Inverurie 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.
What size heat pump does an Inverurie 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 Inverurie home.
Will I need bigger radiators in an older cottage or farmhouse?
Often in some rooms, because thick solid walls and older windows lose more heat, and heat pumps work at lower water temperatures than oil boilers. The survey checks each room. Rooms with high ceilings or large windows are common candidates for a larger radiator. Where swapping radiators is impractical, a high-temperature unit can be considered, with lower efficiency as the trade-off.
What happens with a leased LPG tank?
Leased LPG tanks belong to the supplier, so the supplier arranges collection. Check your contract for notice periods and any charges before you fix a date. We time the switchover so you are not left without heating, and once the heat pump is commissioned the supplier can empty and remove the tank. Bottled LPG cylinders are simply returned.