Is my property suitable for a heat pump?

New build

Mevagissey new build with ground source heat pump

Benefits:

  • Helps to meet with the Code for Sustainable Homes.
  • Heat pumps can easily be integrated with your design, and are suitable for virtually all new build properties using modern building practices.
  • Combining the installation with other building work can reduce the cost of installing the heat pump system.
  • Lower running costs compared to traditional heating methods such as oil, LPG and direct electric.
  • Homeowners could benefit from funding such as the RHI.
  • Positive low energy and low running cost marketing message if you sell the property.
  • Heat pumps perform best with underfloor heating, a luxurious feature that can be appealing to potential buyers.
  • The flexibility of heat pumps means they can be used with either underfloor heating, radiators or a combination of the two.
  • Renewable technologies such as heat pumps are eligible for 0% VAT for new build properties.

Additional considerations:

  • Equipment is best positioned in a plant room, utility room or a garage – our experienced sales managers will be able to advise you on the best possible solution.
  • Heat pumps may not be the most cost effective option for properties which already have a mains gas supply – it is unlikely to qualify for any industry grant funding.

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Renovation

Somerset renovation

Benefits:

  • Lower running costs compared to traditional heating methods such as oil, LPG and direct electric.
  • Homeowners could benefit from funding such as the RHI.
  • Positive low energy and low running cost marketing message if you sell the property.
  • Heat pumps perform best with underfloor heating, a luxurious feature that can be appealing to potential new buyers.
  • The flexibility of heat pumps means they can be used with either underfloor heating, radiators or a combination of the two.
  • As a low carbon technology heat pumps and their installation are eligible for 5% VAT opposed to the standard VAT rate for traditional heating systems.

Additional considerations:

  • Equipment is best positioned in a plant room, utility room or a garage – our experienced sales managers will be able to advise you on the best possible solution.
  • Using existing radiators is possible but may require upgrade to effectively distribute the heat, our sales managers will be able to advise you.
  • Insulation must be to a high standard for example; cavity wall insulation, double glazed windows, roof insulation.
  • Properties which already benefit from a mains gas supply are unlikely to qualify for industry grant funding. Please talk to us about your heat pump requirements and we will be able to help assess whether a heat pump is the most cost effective solution for you.

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Boiler replacement

Chasewater, Cornwall boiler replacement with Mitsubishi Ecodan air source heat pump

Benefits:

  • Lower running costs compared to traditional heating methods such as oil, LPG and direct electric.
  • Homeowners could benefit from funding such as the RHI.
  • Positive low energy and low running cost marketing message if you sell the property.
  • Heat pumps can be used with either underfloor heating, radiators or a combination of the two.
  • As a low carbon technology heat pumps and their installation are eligible for a lower rate of VAT of 5%  rather than the standard VAT rate for traditional heating systems.

Additional considerations:

  • Equipment is best positioned in a plant room, utility room or a garage – our experienced sales managers will be able to advise you on the best possible solution.
  • Using existing radiators is possible but may require upgrade to effectively distribute the heat, our sales managers will be able to advise you.
  • Insulation must be to a high standard for example; cavity wall insulation, double glazed windows, roof insulation.

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