- Area
- Derbyshire
- Postcode district
- DE11
- Nation
- England
- Guide price
- From £9,500 inc VAT
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
What to know about replacing an oil or LPG boiler with a heat pump in Swadlincote
The question for a Swadlincote 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.
Bungalows and detached houses near Swadlincote running on LPG can move to a heat pump, with the tank collected by the supplier. Rural properties near Swadlincote 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.
- Detached houses and bungalows with garden space for the unit
- Older oil boilers nearing the end of their life
- Owners tired of fuel deliveries and tank maintenance
What's included
- Oil tank draining and removal or making safe, as set out in your quote
- MCS certificate and grant application in England and Wales where eligible
- Network operator notification and electrical connection
- Help arranging LPG tank collection with your supplier
- Removal of the oil or LPG boiler and flue
Cottages and farmhouses in and around Swadlincote often have solid walls, so the survey looks closely at construction and draughts.
Grants and rules for heat pumps in England
Homes in Swadlincote 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.
Oil and LPG boiler replacement costs around Swadlincote
These are guide prices for Derbyshire, installed and including VAT. Your final price is fixed in a written quote after the survey and depends on the heat loss of the house, the radiators that need changing and where the unit goes.
| Home | Typical size | Installed guide price | After £9,000 grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 bedroom flat or small terrace | 4–5 kW | £9,500–£12,500 | £500–£3,500 |
| 2–3 bedroom terrace or semi | 5–7 kW | £10,500–£13,500 | £1,500–£4,500 |
| 3 bedroom semi or small detached | 6–9 kW | £12,000–£15,500 | £3,000–£6,500 |
| 4 bedroom detached | 8–12 kW | £14,000–£18,000 | £5,000–£9,000 |
| 5+ bedroom or larger older house | 11–16 kW | £16,500–£22,500 | £7,500–£13,500 |
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 Swadlincote?
On the shortest day Swadlincote gets about 7 hours 36 minutes of daylight, with the noon sun around 14° up. The heating season runs from autumn into spring, so a heat pump that is sized correctly and set up with weather compensation does most of its work in steady, cool conditions.
From survey to switch-on in Swadlincote
- Send your postcode and a few details, or use the guide price tool.
- A surveyor visits your Swadlincote 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 Swadlincote: questions
Can you service a heat pump in Swadlincote that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Swadlincote, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.
How long does installation take in Swadlincote?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for a Swadlincote home states the expected time.
How long does a heat pump survey take in Swadlincote?
A home survey in Swadlincote 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.
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.
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.