- Area
- Oxfordshire
- Postcode district
- RG9
- Nation
- England
- Guide price
- From £9,900 inc VAT
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
Before you book: replacing an oil or LPG boiler with a heat pump in Henley-on-Thames
A heat pump suits most Henley-on-Thames homes, but the details decide how efficiently it runs. Our survey looks at insulation, radiators and hot water use room by room.
Rural properties near Henley-on-Thames usually have garden space for the outdoor unit, sited away from windows and sheltered where possible. Owners across Oxfordshire can have oil tank removal arranged alongside a heat pump installation in Henley-on-Thames.
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.
- Eligible homes in England and Wales within the higher grant window
- Detached houses and bungalows with garden space for the unit
- Owners tired of fuel deliveries and tank maintenance
What's included
- Removal of the oil or LPG boiler and flue
- MCS certificate and grant application in England and Wales where eligible
- Outdoor unit, heat pump cylinder, controls and radiator changes
- Help arranging LPG tank collection with your supplier
- Network operator notification and electrical connection
For homes outside Henley-on-Thames reached by a long drive or narrow lane, delivery of the unit and cylinder is planned in advance.
Grants and rules for heat pumps in England
In England the Boiler Upgrade Scheme gives £7,500 towards an air source heat pump (£9,000 if it replaces oil or LPG, from 21 July 2026 to 31 March 2027), and since 28 April 2026 a valid EPC is no longer needed. The grant is applied for by the MCS-certified installer and shown as a deduction on your Henley-on-Thames quote.
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 prices in Henley-on-Thames
These are guide prices for Oxfordshire, 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 | £9,900–£13,000 | £900–£4,000 |
| 2–3 bedroom terrace or semi | 5–7 kW | £10,900–£14,050 | £1,900–£5,050 |
| 3 bedroom semi or small detached | 6–9 kW | £12,500–£16,100 | £3,500–£7,100 |
| 4 bedroom detached | 8–12 kW | £14,550–£18,700 | £5,550–£9,700 |
| 5+ bedroom or larger older house | 11–16 kW | £17,150–£23,400 | £8,150–£14,400 |
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 Henley-on-Thames?
Henley-on-Thames sees roughly 7 hours 49 minutes of daylight in late December against 16 hours 39 minutes in June. Milder southern winters suit heat pumps well, though the system is still sized for a cold snap rather than an average day.
The steps for replacing an oil or LPG boiler with a heat pump in Henley-on-Thames
- Start online with a guide price or call us.
- A home survey in Henley-on-Thames 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 Henley-on-Thames: questions
Can you service a heat pump in Henley-on-Thames that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Henley-on-Thames, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.
What size heat pump does a Henley-on-Thames 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 Henley-on-Thames home.
How long does a heat pump survey take in Henley-on-Thames?
A home survey in Henley-on-Thames 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.
Will I need bigger radiators in an older cottage or farmhouse?
Often in some rooms, because thick solid walls and older windows lose more heat, and heat pumps work at lower water temperatures than oil boilers. The survey checks each room. Rooms with high ceilings or large windows are common candidates for a larger radiator. Where swapping radiators is impractical, a high-temperature unit can be considered, with lower efficiency as the trade-off.