- Area
- Greater Manchester
- Postcode district
- M30
- Nation
- England
- Guide price
- From £9,300 inc VAT
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
Oil and LPG boiler replacement in Eccles: what to expect
Most homes can run on a heat pump if the system is designed properly, and Eccles is no different. The key is matching the heat pump and radiators to the home's heat loss.
Bungalows and detached houses near Eccles running on LPG can move to a heat pump, with the tank collected by the supplier. Owners across Greater Manchester can have oil tank removal arranged alongside a heat pump installation in Eccles.
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
- Owners tired of fuel deliveries and tank maintenance
- Eligible homes in England and Wales within the higher grant window
What's included
- MCS certificate and grant application in England and Wales where eligible
- Help arranging LPG tank collection with your supplier
- Removal of the oil or LPG boiler and flue
- Free survey with a detailed heat loss calculation for older construction
- Network operator notification and electrical connection
If your home near Eccles is off the mains gas grid, a heat pump removes the need for oil or LPG deliveries.
Grants and rules for heat pumps in England
Homes in Eccles 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.
Installing heat pumps is zero-rated for VAT across the UK until 31 March 2027. Since 29 May 2025, permitted development in England allows up to two air source heat pumps on a house, each up to 1.5 m³, with no blanket 1 m boundary rule — the installation must still meet the MCS planning standards, including the noise check. Listed buildings, flats and some conservation-area positions need extra consent, which we check at survey.
Guide prices for replacing an oil or LPG boiler with a heat pump in Eccles
Here are typical prices for replacing an oil or LPG boiler with a heat pump in Greater Manchester, 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 | After £9,000 grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 bedroom flat or small terrace | 4–5 kW | £9,300–£12,250 | £300–£3,250 |
| 2–3 bedroom terrace or semi | 5–7 kW | £10,300–£13,250 | £1,300–£4,250 |
| 3 bedroom semi or small detached | 6–9 kW | £11,750–£15,200 | £2,750–£6,200 |
| 4 bedroom detached | 8–12 kW | £13,700–£17,650 | £4,700–£8,650 |
| 5+ bedroom or larger older house | 11–16 kW | £16,150–£22,050 | £7,150–£13,050 |
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.
Designing for Eccles's winters
Eccles sees roughly 7 hours 28 minutes of daylight in December and 17 hours 02 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.
From survey to switch-on in Eccles
- Start online with a guide price or call us.
- A home survey in Eccles 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 Eccles: questions
Can you service a heat pump in Eccles that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Eccles, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.
How long does a heat pump survey take in Eccles?
A home survey in Eccles 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.
Where would the outdoor unit go on an Eccles 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 Eccles home.
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.
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.