- Area
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode district
- TD1
- Nation
- Scotland
- Guide price
- From £9,700 inc VAT
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
Oil and LPG boiler replacement for Galashiels homes
Most homes can run on a heat pump if the system is designed properly, and Galashiels is no different. The key is matching the heat pump and radiators to the home's heat loss.
If your home near Galashiels is off the mains gas grid, a heat pump removes the need for oil or LPG deliveries. Bungalows and detached houses near Galashiels 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
- Detached houses and bungalows with garden space for the unit
- 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
- Oil tank draining and removal or making safe, as set out in your quote
- Help arranging LPG tank collection with your supplier
- Free survey with a detailed heat loss calculation for older construction
Cottages and farmhouses in and around Galashiels often have solid walls, so the survey looks closely at construction and draughts.
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 Galashiels home, apply and receive the written offer before the installation date is fixed.
There is no VAT on installing a heat pump anywhere in the UK, Scotland included, until 31 March 2027. Scottish permitted development rules and building standards apply, and the surveyor checks the unit position and any listed or conservation-area constraints.
Guide prices for replacing an oil or LPG boiler with a heat pump in Galashiels
Here are typical prices for replacing an oil or LPG boiler with a heat pump in the Scottish Borders, 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 | £9,700–£12,750 |
| 2–3 bedroom terrace or semi | 5–7 kW | £10,700–£13,750 |
| 3 bedroom semi or small detached | 6–9 kW | £12,250–£15,800 |
| 4 bedroom detached | 8–12 kW | £14,300–£18,350 |
| 5+ bedroom or larger older house | 11–16 kW | £16,850–£22,950 |
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.
Winter daylight and heating in Galashiels
Galashiels has about 7 hours 02 minutes of daylight at midwinter against 17 hours 31 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.
From survey to switch-on in Galashiels
- Send your postcode and a few details, or use the guide price tool.
- A surveyor visits your Galashiels home, measures every room and checks where the outdoor unit can go.
- You receive a heat loss design and a fixed written quote, with any grant shown where it applies.
- Installers fit the unit, cylinder and any radiator changes, typically over 2–4 days on site.
- The system is commissioned, set up with weather compensation and handed over with the paperwork.
Replacing an oil or LPG boiler with a heat pump in Galashiels: questions
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump in Galashiels?
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 Galashiels home gives a room-by-room list.
How soon can you survey a home in Galashiels?
Survey dates depend on how busy installers are in the Scottish Borders. We offer the next available dates when you enquire and confirm them in writing.
Can you service a heat pump in Galashiels that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Galashiels, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.
How much is the grant for replacing an oil boiler with a heat pump?
In England and Wales, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant is £9,000 when an air-to-water heat pump replaces oil or LPG heating, for installations from 21 July 2026 to 31 March 2027. Otherwise the standard £7,500 applies. The installer claims it and deducts it from your quote. Scotland's Home Energy Scotland funding works differently and includes extra for eligible rural homes; Northern Ireland has no dedicated homeowner scheme at present.
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.