- Area
- County Fermanagh
- Postcode district
- BT74
- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Guide price
- From £9,300 inc VAT
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
Before you book: replacing an oil or LPG boiler with a heat pump in Enniskillen
The question for an Enniskillen home is rarely whether a heat pump can work, but what needs to change to make it work well: radiator sizes, pipework, controls and where the unit goes.
Cottages and farmhouses in and around Enniskillen often have solid walls, so the survey looks closely at construction and draughts. If your home near Enniskillen 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.
- 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
- Removal of the oil or LPG boiler and flue
- Network operator notification and electrical connection
- Oil tank draining and removal or making safe, as set out in your quote
- Help arranging LPG tank collection with your supplier
- Free survey with a detailed heat loss calculation for older construction
Rural properties near Enniskillen usually have garden space for the outdoor unit, sited away from windows and sheltered where possible.
Grants and rules for heat pumps in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland does not have a dedicated heat pump grant for homeowners at present, and the Boiler Upgrade Scheme does not apply here. Heat pumps have sometimes been funded through the Northern Ireland Sustainable Energy Programme, so it is worth checking what is open when you enquire about a home in Enniskillen.
There is no VAT on installing a heat pump in Northern Ireland until 31 March 2027, the same as in Great Britain. Planning and building control here follow Northern Ireland's own rules, so the survey checks the unit position against them.
Oil and LPG boiler replacement costs around Enniskillen
Here are typical prices for replacing an oil or LPG boiler with a heat pump in County Fermanagh, 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 | £9,300–£12,250 |
| 2–3 bedroom terrace or semi | 5–7 kW | £10,300–£13,250 |
| 3 bedroom semi or small detached | 6–9 kW | £11,750–£15,200 |
| 4 bedroom detached | 8–12 kW | £13,700–£17,650 |
| 5+ bedroom or larger older house | 11–16 kW | £16,150–£22,050 |
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 Enniskillen
Enniskillen sees roughly 7 hours 18 minutes of daylight in December and 17 hours 13 minutes in June. With a longer heating season than the south, the gains from low flow temperatures and good controls add up over the year.
The steps for replacing an oil or LPG boiler with a heat pump in Enniskillen
- Tell us about your home: postcode, property type and current heating.
- We book a survey in Enniskillen; 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 Enniskillen: questions
How long does a heat pump survey take in Enniskillen?
A home survey in Enniskillen 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 Enniskillen 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 Enniskillen home.
How soon can you survey a home in Enniskillen?
Survey dates depend on how busy installers are in County Fermanagh. We offer the next available dates when you enquire and confirm them in writing.
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.
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.