- Area
- Glasgow and Dunbartonshire
- Postcode district
- G81
- Nation
- Scotland
- Guide price
- From £9,500 inc VAT
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
Oil and LPG boiler replacement for Clydebank homes
A heat pump suits most Clydebank homes, but the details decide how efficiently it runs. Our survey looks at insulation, radiators and hot water use room by room.
If your home near Clydebank is off the mains gas grid, a heat pump removes the need for oil or LPG deliveries. For homes outside Clydebank reached by a long drive or narrow lane, delivery of the unit and cylinder is planned in advance.
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
- Free survey with a detailed heat loss calculation for older construction
- Help arranging LPG tank collection with your supplier
- Network operator notification and electrical connection
- Oil tank draining and removal or making safe, as set out in your quote
- Outdoor unit, heat pump cylinder, controls and radiator changes
Bungalows and detached houses near Clydebank running on LPG can move to a heat pump, with the tank collected by the supplier.
Grants and rules for heat pumps in Scotland
In Scotland, heat pump funding comes through Home Energy Scotland rather than the Boiler Upgrade Scheme: a grant of up to £7,500 (up to £1,500 extra for eligible rural and island homes) and an optional interest-free loan of up to £7,500. For a Clydebank home, apply and receive the written offer before the installation date is fixed.
Installing heat pumps is zero-rated for VAT across the UK until 31 March 2027. Scotland has its own permitted development rules for air source heat pumps and its own building standards, so we confirm what applies to your Clydebank property at survey.
What to budget for replacing an oil or LPG boiler with a heat pump in Clydebank
Here are typical prices for replacing an oil or LPG boiler with a heat pump in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire, 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 | £9,500–£12,500 |
| 2–3 bedroom terrace or semi | 5–7 kW | £10,500–£13,500 |
| 3 bedroom semi or small detached | 6–9 kW | £12,000–£15,500 |
| 4 bedroom detached | 8–12 kW | £14,000–£18,000 |
| 5+ bedroom or larger older house | 11–16 kW | £16,500–£22,500 |
Installed, inc VAT: unit, cylinder, controls, minor pipework and commissioning. In Scotland, Home Energy Scotland grants of up to £7,500 and interest-free loans may reduce the cost.
How long is the heating season in Clydebank?
Clydebank has about 6 hours 58 minutes of daylight at midwinter against 17 hours 36 minutes in midsummer. Heat pumps are designed to keep working well below freezing, but the design temperature for the survey is set for local conditions, not an average day.
The steps for replacing an oil or LPG boiler with a heat pump in Clydebank
- Start online with a guide price or call us.
- A home survey in Clydebank gives us the room-by-room heat loss.
- Your written quote sets out the design, the price and the grant position where you live.
- Installation is booked for dates that suit you; most homes take 2–4 days on site.
- After commissioning you get a handover of the controls and settings, plus the certificates.
Replacing an oil or LPG boiler with a heat pump in Clydebank: questions
Where would the outdoor unit go on a Clydebank 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 Clydebank home.
How long does installation take in Clydebank?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for a Clydebank home states the expected time.
Can you service a heat pump in Clydebank that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Clydebank, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.
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.
Is a heat pump cheaper to run than oil?
It depends on oil prices, your home's insulation, the flow temperature and your electricity tariff, so there is no single answer. At the October to December 2026 price cap, a heat pump with a seasonal efficiency of 3.0 delivers heat for about 8.8p per kWh, and at 3.5 about 7.5p. Compare that with your oil cost per kWh of heat, allowing for your boiler's efficiency; the survey estimate gives a figure for your home.