How an air source heat pump can help in your home build project

The introduction of the ‘Future Homes Standard’ means installing gas boilers in new build and self-build properties will be banned from 2025. All new homes will have to have a low-carbon heating system such as an air source heat pump.

Heat pumps are increasingly popular as a heating solution for several reasons:

• Energy efficiency: Heat pumps work by absorbing energy from the air outside and converting it to heat both your home and hot water making them highly energy efficient.
• Lower bills: Because they are up to 300% more efficient than traditional gas boilers, homeowners can take advantage of lower energy bills.
• Renewable energy: Heat pumps are considered a renewable energy source and are a sustainable alternative to fossil fuel-based heating systems.
• Low carbon footprint: Heat pumps produce fewer carbon emissions compared to traditional heating systems reducing the carbon footprint of properties.

Installing a heat pump in a new build property could offer all the benefits above and increase the value of the property in the future. We can work entirely from the plans but if you are working on a renovation, we would still need to carry out a technical assessment. Talk to us today about your plans.

If an extension is being added, there may be separate challenges. We will look at how the heat pump fits in with the existing house design. If the extension has underfloor heating, the remainder of the house may simply need some new, efficient, and appropriately sizes radiators.

It is possible to mix and match between rooms or floors depending on what the most efficient heating arrangement is for your project. For more information on our air source heat pump solutions for your extension, get in touch today.

You may be able to access the Boiler Upgrade Scheme for your new build property but it must be classed as a self build project and meet very specific requirements. You or the original owner must have built the project yourself (or paid a builder to do it) and it must not have been owned by a business or organisation. You will need to show proof that your property is a self build, for example, a copy of the deeds.

If you are renovating an old property or are adding an extension and then replacing an existing gas boiler, you may be eligible for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme. We will take care of the application for you if you are eligible so you don’t have to worry about this. If you are unsure, contact our team and they will be happy to help.

Heat Pumps are a great solution for people looking to change their current heating system to a sustainable and energy efficient way of heating their home. Some of the benefits are:

• Energy Efficiency – Heat pumps are much more energy-efficient compared to conventional heating methods as they can generate three to five kilowatts of heat for each unit of energy they consume. They will your home as effectively as traditional gas boilers and other fossil fuel burning home heating systems.
• Low carbon footprint – An air source heat pump is a fantastic renewable energy source with efficiencies that make it the perfect companion in your home if you want to reduce your carbon footprint. Moving away from fossil fuel burning heat sources like wood burners and gas boilers help you transition to Net Zero
• Save money on your energy bills – Research from The Energy Savings Trust shows that you could save up to £240(1) a year on your energy bills. You could make further savings by switching to a specific Heat Pump Tariff such as one offered by our partners at EDF.

Our highly knowledgeable team are primed and ready to answer any questions you might have about purchasing an air source heat pump for your home. To find out more, get in touch today here.

 (1) Figures are based on fuel prices as of July 2024 (October 2023 for NI). Find out more about these calculations.  The running cost you can expect will depend on the size of your home, any heating system upgrade and any saving will also depend on the fuel type being replaced. You can expect the saving to range between old and new, depending on the age of your current heating system.