- Area
- County Londonderry
- Postcode district
- BT45
- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Guide price
- From £9,200 inc VAT
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
Oil and LPG boiler replacement for Magherafelt homes
Homes around Magherafelt 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 Magherafelt running on LPG can move to a heat pump, with the tank collected by the supplier. Rural properties near Magherafelt 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.
- Owners tired of fuel deliveries and tank maintenance
- Older oil boilers nearing the end of their life
- Detached houses and bungalows with garden space for the unit
What's included
- Removal of the oil or LPG boiler and flue
- Network operator notification and electrical connection
- Free survey with a detailed heat loss calculation for older construction
- Help arranging LPG tank collection with your supplier
- Outdoor unit, heat pump cylinder, controls and radiator changes
Owners across County Londonderry can have oil tank removal arranged alongside a heat pump installation in Magherafelt.
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 Magherafelt 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 Magherafelt property at survey.
Guide prices for replacing an oil or LPG boiler with a heat pump in Magherafelt
Here are typical prices for replacing an oil or LPG boiler with a heat pump in County Londonderry, 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 | £9,200–£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.
Short winter days in Magherafelt and what they mean
Magherafelt sees roughly 7 hours 13 minutes of daylight in December and 17 hours 19 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 Magherafelt
- Send your postcode and a few details, or use the guide price tool.
- A surveyor visits your Magherafelt 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.
Replacing an oil or LPG boiler with a heat pump in Magherafelt: questions
How long does installation take in Magherafelt?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for a Magherafelt home states the expected time.
Do you cover Maghera as well as Magherafelt?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Maghera, which is about 7 miles north of Magherafelt, and across County Londonderry.
Where would the outdoor unit go on a Magherafelt 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 Magherafelt home.
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.
What happens with a leased LPG tank?
Leased LPG tanks belong to the supplier, so the supplier arranges collection. Check your contract for notice periods and any charges before you fix a date. We time the switchover so you are not left without heating, and once the heat pump is commissioned the supplier can empty and remove the tank. Bottled LPG cylinders are simply returned.