- Area
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode district
- PA31
- Nation
- Scotland
- Guide price
- From £10,250 inc VAT
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
What to know about replacing an oil or LPG boiler with a heat pump in Lochgilphead
Homes around Lochgilphead range from older terraces to newer estates, and each needs a different design. That is why we survey before we quote.
Bungalows and detached houses near Lochgilphead running on LPG can move to a heat pump, with the tank collected by the supplier. Owners across Argyll and Bute can have oil tank removal arranged alongside a heat pump installation in Lochgilphead.
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.
- Rural and village homes off the mains gas grid
- Older oil boilers nearing the end of their life
- Detached houses and bungalows with garden space for the unit
What's included
- Network operator notification and electrical connection
- Outdoor unit, heat pump cylinder, controls and radiator changes
- Removal of the oil or LPG boiler and flue
- Oil tank draining and removal or making safe, as set out in your quote
- Help arranging LPG tank collection with your supplier
Rural properties near Lochgilphead usually have garden space for the outdoor unit, sited away from windows and sheltered where possible.
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 Lochgilphead home, apply and receive the written offer before the installation date is fixed.
There is no VAT on installing a heat pump anywhere in the UK, Scotland included, until 31 March 2027. Scottish permitted development rules and building standards apply, and the surveyor checks the unit position and any listed or conservation-area constraints.
Oil and LPG boiler replacement costs around Lochgilphead
Here are typical prices for replacing an oil or LPG boiler with a heat pump in Argyll and Bute, 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 | £10,250–£13,500 |
| 2–3 bedroom terrace or semi | 5–7 kW | £11,350–£14,600 |
| 3 bedroom semi or small detached | 6–9 kW | £12,950–£16,750 |
| 4 bedroom detached | 8–12 kW | £15,100–£19,450 |
| 5+ bedroom or larger older house | 11–16 kW | £17,800–£24,300 |
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 Lochgilphead?
Lochgilphead has about 6 hours 56 minutes of daylight at midwinter against 17 hours 38 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 Lochgilphead
- Send your postcode and a few details, or use the guide price tool.
- A surveyor visits your Lochgilphead 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.
Lochgilphead is in an area we cover by arrangement, so survey dates and any travel costs are confirmed individually in your quote.
Replacing an oil or LPG boiler with a heat pump in Lochgilphead: questions
How long does installation take in Lochgilphead?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for a Lochgilphead home states the expected time.
Do you cover Dunoon as well as Lochgilphead?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Dunoon, which is about 21 miles east of Lochgilphead, and across Argyll and Bute.
Where would the outdoor unit go on a Lochgilphead 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 Lochgilphead home.
How much is the grant for replacing an oil boiler with a heat pump?
In England and Wales, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant is £9,000 when an air-to-water heat pump replaces oil or LPG heating, for installations from 21 July 2026 to 31 March 2027. Otherwise the standard £7,500 applies. The installer claims it and deducts it from your quote. Scotland's Home Energy Scotland funding works differently and includes extra for eligible rural homes; Northern Ireland has no dedicated homeowner scheme at present.
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.