- Area
- Northumberland
- Postcode district
- NE46
- Nation
- England
- Guide price
- From £9,400 inc VAT
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
Oil and LPG boiler replacement for Hexham homes
Most homes can run on a heat pump if the system is designed properly, and Hexham is no different. The key is matching the heat pump and radiators to the home's heat loss.
Cottages and farmhouses in and around Hexham often have solid walls, so the survey looks closely at construction and draughts. For homes outside Hexham 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.
- Owners tired of fuel deliveries and tank maintenance
- Older oil boilers nearing the end of their life
- Rural and village homes off the mains gas grid
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
- Oil tank draining and removal or making safe, as set out in your quote
- Outdoor unit, heat pump cylinder, controls and radiator changes
If your home near Hexham 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 Hexham 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 Hexham
Here are typical prices for replacing an oil or LPG boiler with a heat pump in Northumberland, 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 | £9,400–£12,400 | £400–£3,400 |
| 2–3 bedroom terrace or semi | 5–7 kW | £10,400–£13,350 | £1,400–£4,350 |
| 3 bedroom semi or small detached | 6–9 kW | £11,900–£15,350 | £2,900–£6,350 |
| 4 bedroom detached | 8–12 kW | £13,850–£17,800 | £4,850–£8,800 |
| 5+ bedroom or larger older house | 11–16 kW | £16,350–£22,300 | £7,350–£13,300 |
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.
Winter daylight and heating in Hexham
Hexham sees roughly 7 hours 10 minutes of daylight in December and 17 hours 22 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.
How installation works in Hexham
- Tell us about your home: postcode, property type and current heating.
- We book a survey in Hexham; the surveyor measures rooms, windows and radiators and looks at cylinder space.
- The design and quote arrive in writing, including radiator changes and the outdoor unit position.
- On installation days the old system is removed and the new one fitted and filled.
- We commission the heat pump, show you the controls and register the installation.
Replacing an oil or LPG boiler with a heat pump in Hexham: questions
Do you cover Prudhoe as well as Hexham?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Prudhoe, which is about 10 miles east of Hexham, and across Northumberland.
How long does installation take in Hexham?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for a Hexham home states the expected time.
What size heat pump does a Hexham home need?
It depends on the heat loss, not the postcode. As a rough guide, a 3 bedroom semi often needs 6–9 kW, but the room-by-room survey sets the actual size for your Hexham 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.