- Area
- County Fermanagh
- Postcode district
- BT94
- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Guide price
- From £9,300 inc VAT
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
Oil and LPG boiler replacement for Irvinestown homes
Most homes can run on a heat pump if the system is designed properly, and Irvinestown is no different. The key is matching the heat pump and radiators to the home's heat loss.
Bungalows and detached houses near Irvinestown running on LPG can move to a heat pump, with the tank collected by the supplier. Rural properties near Irvinestown usually have garden space for the outdoor unit, sited away from windows and sheltered where possible.
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
- Outdoor unit, heat pump cylinder, controls and radiator changes
- Network operator notification and electrical connection
- Oil tank draining and removal or making safe, as set out in your quote
- Free survey with a detailed heat loss calculation for older construction
- Help arranging LPG tank collection with your supplier
Owners across County Fermanagh can have oil tank removal arranged alongside a heat pump installation in Irvinestown.
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 Irvinestown.
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 Irvinestown property at survey.
What to budget for replacing an oil or LPG boiler with a heat pump in Irvinestown
The ranges below are typical installed prices for homes in County Fermanagh, including VAT. A survey sets the exact figure, because two similar-looking houses in Irvinestown can need quite different radiators and pipework.
| 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 Irvinestown
On the shortest day Irvinestown gets only about 7 hours 16 minutes of daylight and the noon sun sits around 12° 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.
What happens after you enquire in Irvinestown?
- Tell us about your home: postcode, property type and current heating.
- We book a survey in Irvinestown; 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 Irvinestown: questions
What size heat pump does an Irvinestown 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 Irvinestown home.
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump in Irvinestown?
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 Irvinestown home gives a room-by-room list.
How long does installation take in Irvinestown?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for an Irvinestown 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.
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.