- Area
- West Midlands
- Postcode district
- B70
- Nation
- England
- Guide price
- From £9,500 inc VAT
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
Before you book: replacing an oil or LPG boiler with a heat pump in West Bromwich
In West Bromwich, as anywhere in the UK, the heat pumps that perform well are the ones designed around low flow temperatures and sized from a proper heat loss calculation.
If your home near West Bromwich is off the mains gas grid, a heat pump removes the need for oil or LPG deliveries. Owners across the West Midlands can have oil tank removal arranged alongside a heat pump installation in West Bromwich.
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.
- Older oil boilers nearing the end of their life
- Owners tired of fuel deliveries and tank maintenance
- Detached houses and bungalows with garden space for the unit
What's included
- Removal of the oil or LPG boiler and flue
- Network operator notification and electrical connection
- Outdoor unit, heat pump cylinder, controls and radiator changes
- Oil tank draining and removal or making safe, as set out in your quote
- Free survey with a detailed heat loss calculation for older construction
Bungalows and detached houses near West Bromwich running on LPG can move to a heat pump, with the tank collected by the supplier.
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 West Bromwich 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 West Bromwich
These are guide prices for the West Midlands, 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 | £9,500–£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.
How long is the heating season in West Bromwich?
West Bromwich has about 7 hours 39 minutes of daylight at midwinter and 16 hours 50 minutes at midsummer. That swing matters if you pair a heat pump with solar panels: summer generation can cover much of the hot water, winter generation far less.
What happens after you enquire in West Bromwich?
- Send your postcode and a few details, or use the guide price tool.
- A surveyor visits your West Bromwich 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 West Bromwich: questions
How long does a heat pump survey take in West Bromwich?
A home survey in West Bromwich 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.
How soon can you survey a home in West Bromwich?
Survey dates depend on how busy installers are in the West Midlands. We offer the next available dates when you enquire and confirm them in writing.
Can you service a heat pump in West Bromwich that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in West Bromwich, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.
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.
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.