- Area
- Angus and Dundee
- Postcode district
- DD8
- Nation
- Scotland
- Guide price
- From £9,500 inc VAT
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
Oil and LPG boiler replacement for Kirriemuir homes
Every property in Kirriemuir 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 Kirriemuir usually have garden space for the outdoor unit, sited away from windows and sheltered where possible. Cottages and farmhouses in and around Kirriemuir often have solid walls, so the survey looks closely at construction and draughts.
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
- Free survey with a detailed heat loss calculation for older construction
- Help arranging LPG tank collection with your supplier
- Outdoor unit, heat pump cylinder, controls and radiator changes
- Network operator notification and electrical connection
- Removal of the oil or LPG boiler and flue
Bungalows and detached houses near Kirriemuir running on LPG can move to a heat pump, with the tank collected by the supplier.
Grants and rules for heat pumps in Scotland
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme does not apply in Scotland. Instead, homeowners in Kirriemuir 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 Kirriemuir property at survey.
Oil and LPG boiler replacement costs around Kirriemuir
Guide prices for Kirriemuir and the rest of Angus and Dundee are shown below, installed and inc VAT. We publish ranges rather than a single figure because design details move the price, and the written quote after survey fixes it.
| Home | Typical size | Installed guide price |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 bedroom flat or small terrace | 4–5 kW | £9,500–£12,500 |
| 2–3 bedroom terrace or semi | 5–7 kW | £10,500–£13,500 |
| 3 bedroom semi or small detached | 6–9 kW | £12,000–£15,500 |
| 4 bedroom detached | 8–12 kW | £14,000–£18,000 |
| 5+ bedroom or larger older house | 11–16 kW | £16,500–£22,500 |
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 Kirriemuir and what they mean
Kirriemuir has about 6 hours 47 minutes of daylight at midwinter against 17 hours 48 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.
From survey to switch-on in Kirriemuir
- Send your postcode and a few details, or use the guide price tool.
- A surveyor visits your Kirriemuir 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 Kirriemuir: questions
Can you service a heat pump in Kirriemuir that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Kirriemuir, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.
What size heat pump does a Kirriemuir 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 Kirriemuir home.
How long does installation take in Kirriemuir?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for a Kirriemuir home states the expected time.
Can a heat pump cope with an exposed rural spot?
Yes. Air source heat pumps are designed to keep working well below freezing, and they periodically defrost, giving off a little vapour, which is normal. In exposed locations the installer chooses a sheltered position where possible, raises the unit to clear snow and let defrost water drain, and sizes the system for the local winter design temperature used in the heat loss calculation.
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.