- Area
- County Antrim
- Postcode district
- BT56
- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Guide price
- From £9,200 inc VAT
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
Oil and LPG boiler replacement for Portrush homes
Most homes can run on a heat pump if the system is designed properly, and Portrush is no different. The key is matching the heat pump and radiators to the home's heat loss.
Rural properties near Portrush usually have garden space for the outdoor unit, sited away from windows and sheltered where possible. Cottages and farmhouses in and around Portrush 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.
- Older oil boilers nearing the end of their life
- Detached houses and bungalows with garden space for the unit
- Rural and village homes off the mains gas grid
What's included
- Network operator notification and electrical connection
- Oil tank draining and removal or making safe, as set out in your quote
- Removal of the oil or LPG boiler and flue
- Help arranging LPG tank collection with your supplier
- Free survey with a detailed heat loss calculation for older construction
Bungalows and detached houses near Portrush running on LPG can move to a heat pump, with the tank collected by the supplier.
Grants and rules for heat pumps in Northern Ireland
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme covers England and Wales only, and there is currently no dedicated heat pump grant for homeowners in Northern Ireland. Our quote for a Portrush home is therefore shown without a grant deduction; if support becomes available we will tell you how it applies.
Installing heat pumps has been zero-rated for VAT in Northern Ireland since 1 May 2023, in line with the rest of the UK, until 31 March 2027. Northern Ireland has its own permitted development rules and building regulations, and we confirm what applies to your Portrush property at survey.
Guide prices for replacing an oil or LPG boiler with a heat pump in Portrush
The ranges below are typical installed prices for homes in County Antrim, including VAT. A survey sets the exact figure, because two similar-looking houses in Portrush can need quite different radiators and pipework.
| Home | Typical size | Installed guide price |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 bedroom flat or small terrace | 4–5 kW | £9,200–£12,150 |
| 2–3 bedroom terrace or semi | 5–7 kW | £10,200–£13,100 |
| 3 bedroom semi or small detached | 6–9 kW | £11,650–£15,050 |
| 4 bedroom detached | 8–12 kW | £13,600–£17,450 |
| 5+ bedroom or larger older house | 11–16 kW | £16,000–£21,850 |
Installed, inc VAT: unit, cylinder, controls, minor pipework and commissioning. No dedicated heat pump grant currently applies in Northern Ireland.
Winter daylight and heating in Portrush
On the shortest day Portrush gets only about 7 hours 07 minutes of daylight and the noon sun sits around 11° above the horizon. Northern winters tend to be longer, so a well-designed, efficient system matters more here because it runs for more of the year.
How installation works in Portrush
- Tell us about your home: postcode, property type and current heating.
- We book a survey in Portrush; 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 Portrush: questions
How long does installation take in Portrush?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for a Portrush home states the expected time.
Do you cover Portstewart as well as Portrush?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Portstewart, which is about 3 miles west of Portrush, and across County Antrim.
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump in Portrush?
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 Portrush home gives a room-by-room list.
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.
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.