We plan the whole change: the heat pump, cylinder and radiators, and what happens to the tank. Oil tanks are drained, cleaned and removed or made safe, and leased LPG tanks are usually collected by the supplier that owns them. Your quote sets out which parts are included and who arranges each one, so nothing is left loose at the end.
For homes outside Warwickshire reached by a long drive or narrow lane, delivery of the unit and cylinder is planned in advance. Owners across Warwickshire can have oil tank removal arranged alongside a heat pump installation in Warwickshire. Rural properties near Warwickshire usually have garden space for the outdoor unit, sited away from windows and sheltered where possible.
Who it suits
- Older oil boilers nearing the end of their life
- Rural and village homes off the mains gas grid
- Owners tired of fuel deliveries and tank maintenance
- Detached houses and bungalows with garden space for the unit
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 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 Warwickshire
The ranges below are typical installed prices for homes in Warwickshire, including VAT. A survey sets the exact figure, because two similar-looking houses in Warwickshire 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 | £9,500–£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.
Towns we cover in Warwickshire
We cover 10 towns in Warwickshire for replacing an oil or LPG boiler with a heat pump. Each links to local guide prices and the grant position for England.
| Town | Postcode district | Nearest town | Midwinter daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuneaton | CV11 | Bedworth | 7 h 39 min |
| Rugby | CV21 | Lutterworth | 7 h 40 min |
| Royal Leamington Spa | CV31 | Warwick | 7 h 41 min |
| Warwick | CV34 | Royal Leamington Spa | 7 h 41 min |
| Bedworth | CV12 | Nuneaton | 7 h 39 min |
| Stratford-upon-Avon | CV37 | Alcester | 7 h 42 min |
| Kenilworth | CV8 | Warwick | 7 h 41 min |
| Alcester | B49 | Stratford-upon-Avon | 7 h 42 min |
| Atherstone | CV9 | Nuneaton | 7 h 38 min |
| Shipston-on-Stour | CV36 | Stratford-upon-Avon | 7 h 44 min |
Replacing an oil or LPG boiler with a heat pump questions
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.
Is a heat pump cheaper to run than oil?
It depends on oil prices, your home's insulation, the flow temperature and your electricity tariff, so there is no single answer. At the October to December 2026 price cap, a heat pump with a seasonal efficiency of 3.0 delivers heat for about 8.8p per kWh, and at 3.5 about 7.5p. Compare that with your oil cost per kWh of heat, allowing for your boiler's efficiency; the survey estimate gives a figure for your 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.
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.