cost of switching to electric heating?

[bananacarnival]

Hello,
Anyone know the cost of switching from a gas boiler to electric heating? I've got a small one bed flat in North London, about 3 radiators in total. I've phoned a couple of companies and they're all being evasive ie not even a rough figure without seeing the property. How many thousands is this likely to be? Any advice appreciated

Thanks

[Spanglecrab]

Why do you want to switch to electric?

[specialsubject]

although electric is the most efficient form of heating, the way the pricing works means it will cost a fortune to run. Also if this is going to be a rental you'll put off tenants.

[PigletJohn]

intrigued by "about three radiators"

Two and a half? Three and a quarter?

[Spanglecrab]

piglet

[bananacarnival]

Long long complicated nightmare stories. Nutshell version: it's a new build, 10 years old, first floor flat, the flue is passing through the flat next door. I can't get a gas safety certificate, can't let it out without cert, can't reflue it because the only way out is through the neighbouring flat, else to pass it through my flat only - I'll not be granted permission as according to the service management company it'll spoil the aesthetic appearance of the property.

Ready to cry. Didn't count radiators, assuming it's 3...

[PigletJohn]

IMO you should start by requesting permission for a flue on the external wall of your flat. Presumably all the other residents are going to have the same problem.

Have a look and see what the terms of the lease are, and if the words "unreasonably withheld" appear.

[bananacarnival]

Yes that is what my dad is suggesting Piglet John, thank you. I'll start there.

[specialsubject]

PJ hits the nail dead centre as always.

worth the effort - it will be a bugger to let with electric heating.