- Area
- Somerset
- Postcode district
- BA5
- Nation
- England
- Guide price
- From £9,500 inc VAT
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
Oil and LPG boiler replacement in Wells: what to expect
Every property in Wells is different, so the design starts from measurements rather than a rule of thumb. That keeps the system the right size and the running costs predictable.
For homes outside Wells reached by a long drive or narrow lane, delivery of the unit and cylinder is planned in advance. Cottages and farmhouses in and around Wells often have solid walls, so the survey looks closely at construction and draughts.
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.
- Rural and village homes off the mains gas grid
- Detached houses and bungalows with garden space for the unit
- Eligible homes in England and Wales within the higher grant window
What's included
- Help arranging LPG tank collection with your supplier
- MCS certificate and grant application in England and Wales where eligible
- Outdoor unit, heat pump cylinder, controls and radiator changes
- Removal of the oil or LPG boiler and flue
- Network operator notification and electrical connection
If your home near Wells 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 Wells 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.
Oil and LPG boiler replacement costs around Wells
Guide prices for Wells and the rest of Somerset are shown below, installed and inc VAT. We publish ranges rather than a single figure because design details move the price, and the written quote after survey fixes it.
| Home | Typical size | Installed guide price | After £9,000 grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 bedroom flat or small terrace | 4–5 kW | £9,500–£12,500 | £500–£3,500 |
| 2–3 bedroom terrace or semi | 5–7 kW | £10,500–£13,500 | £1,500–£4,500 |
| 3 bedroom semi or small detached | 6–9 kW | £12,000–£15,500 | £3,000–£6,500 |
| 4 bedroom detached | 8–12 kW | £14,000–£18,000 | £5,000–£9,000 |
| 5+ bedroom or larger older house | 11–16 kW | £16,500–£22,500 | £7,500–£13,500 |
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 Wells and what they mean
On the shortest day Wells gets about 7 hours 52 minutes of daylight, and the winter sun reaches only around 15° above the horizon at noon. Winters this far south are milder than in most of the UK, which helps a heat pump run at low flow temperatures for much of the season.
How installation works in Wells
- Start online with a guide price or call us.
- A home survey in Wells 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 Wells: questions
How long does a heat pump survey take in Wells?
A home survey in Wells 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.
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump in Wells?
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 Wells home gives a room-by-room list.
How long does installation take in Wells?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for a Wells home states the expected time.
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.
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.