Along with my partners, we have completed many heat pump installations in the last fifteen years without complaint. Although these are at the more premium level of products, I have seen endless negative reports on social media about them, and yet the growth in UK heat pump installations is real. It’s also a lot slower … Read more
Air-source heat pumps take heat from the outside air and use it to warm your home. They’re one of the main low-carbon alternatives to gas boilers in the UK, and government grants have made the upfront cost more manageable for many homeowners. This guide covers how the units work, what installation involves, and what to … Read more
Underfloor heating (UFH) has moved well beyond the new-build show home. Once seen as a luxury reserved for architect-designed extensions, it’s now a genuinely mainstream option for retrofits too, driven largely by the same efficiency pressures reshaping the rest of UK home heating. If you’re weighing up UFH against radiators or wondering whether your existing … Read more
Ground source heat pumps (GSHPs) are one of the most efficient ways to heat a home, but they’re also one of the least understood. This guide breaks down how they work, what they cost, and whether one might suit your property, in plain language, without the sales pitch. What Is a Ground-Source Heat Pump? A … Read more
When you have decided to go ahead with your installation, you can expect the following steps: Survey & heat loss calculation – An MCS-certified installer assesses your home’s insulation, radiators, and heat demand to size the system correctly (undersizing or oversizing is the most common cause of disappointing performance). BUS grant application – If eligible, … Read more
