- Area
- Cambridgeshire
- Postcode district
- PE29
- Nation
- England
- Guide price
- From £9,700 inc VAT
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
Oil and LPG boiler replacement in Huntingdon: what to expect
In Huntingdon, as anywhere in the UK, the heat pumps that perform well are the ones designed around low flow temperatures and sized from a proper heat loss calculation.
Cottages and farmhouses in and around Huntingdon often have solid walls, so the survey looks closely at construction and draughts. For homes outside Huntingdon reached by a long drive or narrow lane, delivery of the unit and cylinder is planned in advance.
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.
- Eligible homes in England and Wales within the higher grant window
- Owners tired of fuel deliveries and tank maintenance
- Older oil boilers nearing the end of their life
What's included
- Free survey with a detailed heat loss calculation for older construction
- Network operator notification and electrical connection
- Removal of the oil or LPG boiler and flue
- MCS certificate and grant application in England and Wales where eligible
- Help arranging LPG tank collection with your supplier
Bungalows and detached houses near Huntingdon running on LPG can move to a heat pump, with the tank collected by the supplier.
Grants and rules for heat pumps in England
Homes in Huntingdon can use the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, which takes £7,500 off the cost of an air source heat pump when it replaces fossil-fuel or electric heating. Replacing oil or LPG heating qualifies for £9,000 for installations from 21 July 2026 to 31 March 2027, and air-to-air systems for £2,500. The MCS-certified installer named in your quote applies for the grant and deducts it from the price.
There is no VAT on installing a heat pump anywhere in the UK until 31 March 2027. In England most houses can have an air source heat pump under permitted development, provided the unit meets the MCS noise and siting standards; the old 1 m boundary limit was removed on 29 May 2025. We flag listed buildings, flats and sensitive conservation-area positions at survey.
What to budget for replacing an oil or LPG boiler with a heat pump in Huntingdon
Guide prices for Huntingdon and the rest of Cambridgeshire 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 | After £9,000 grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 bedroom flat or small terrace | 4–5 kW | £9,700–£12,750 | £700–£3,750 |
| 2–3 bedroom terrace or semi | 5–7 kW | £10,700–£13,750 | £1,700–£4,750 |
| 3 bedroom semi or small detached | 6–9 kW | £12,250–£15,800 | £3,250–£6,800 |
| 4 bedroom detached | 8–12 kW | £14,300–£18,350 | £5,300–£9,350 |
| 5+ bedroom or larger older house | 11–16 kW | £16,850–£22,950 | £7,850–£13,950 |
Installed, inc VAT: unit, cylinder, controls, minor pipework and commissioning. The £9,000 Boiler Upgrade Scheme figure applies to oil and LPG replacements in England and Wales installed from 21 July 2026 to 31 March 2027.
How long is the heating season in Huntingdon?
Huntingdon has about 7 hours 41 minutes of daylight at midwinter and 16 hours 48 minutes at midsummer. That swing matters if you pair a heat pump with solar panels: summer generation can cover much of the hot water, winter generation far less.
What happens after you enquire in Huntingdon?
- Start online with a guide price or call us.
- A home survey in Huntingdon 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 an oil or LPG boiler with a heat pump in Huntingdon: questions
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump in Huntingdon?
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 Huntingdon home gives a room-by-room list.
How long does installation take in Huntingdon?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for a Huntingdon home states the expected time.
How long does a heat pump survey take in Huntingdon?
A home survey in Huntingdon 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 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.