- Area
- Merseyside
- Postcode district
- L34
- Nation
- England
- Guide price
- From £9,200 inc VAT
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
Oil and LPG boiler replacement in Prescot: what to expect
A heat pump suits most Prescot 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 Prescot is off the mains gas grid, a heat pump removes the need for oil or LPG deliveries. Bungalows and detached houses near Prescot running on LPG can move to a heat pump, with the tank collected by the supplier.
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
- Eligible homes in England and Wales within the higher grant window
What's included
- Removal of the oil or LPG boiler and flue
- Outdoor unit, heat pump cylinder, controls and radiator changes
- Network operator notification and electrical connection
- Free survey with a detailed heat loss calculation for older construction
- MCS certificate and grant application in England and Wales where eligible
Owners across Merseyside can have oil tank removal arranged alongside a heat pump installation in Prescot.
Grants and rules for heat pumps in England
Homes in Prescot 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.
What to budget for replacing an oil or LPG boiler with a heat pump in Prescot
The ranges below are typical installed prices for homes in Merseyside, including VAT. A survey sets the exact figure, because two similar-looking houses in Prescot can need quite different radiators and pipework.
| Home | Typical size | Installed guide price | After £9,000 grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 bedroom flat or small terrace | 4–5 kW | £9,200–£12,150 | £200–£3,150 |
| 2–3 bedroom terrace or semi | 5–7 kW | £10,200–£13,100 | £1,200–£4,100 |
| 3 bedroom semi or small detached | 6–9 kW | £11,650–£15,050 | £2,650–£6,050 |
| 4 bedroom detached | 8–12 kW | £13,600–£17,450 | £4,600–£8,450 |
| 5+ bedroom or larger older house | 11–16 kW | £16,000–£21,850 | £7,000–£12,850 |
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.
Short winter days in Prescot and what they mean
On the shortest day Prescot gets only about 7 hours 29 minutes of daylight and the noon sun sits around 13° 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.
The steps for replacing an oil or LPG boiler with a heat pump in Prescot
- Start online with a guide price or call us.
- A home survey in Prescot 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 Prescot: questions
Can you service a heat pump in Prescot that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Prescot, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump in Prescot?
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 Prescot home gives a room-by-room list.
How long does a heat pump survey take in Prescot?
A home survey in Prescot 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.
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.