Air Source Heat Pump Installation in Adlington, Lancashire

Let’s talk about the big one first: the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS). The government is currently offering a £7,500 grant to help homeowners in Lancashire ditch fossil fuels. That isn't a loan you have to pay back; it’s a direct discount off the cost of your system. We handle the paperwork for you, so you don’t have to worry about a bit of a faff with the application. Imagine getting a brand-new, high-efficiency heating system for a fraction of the usual price. It’s a bit of a no-brainer if your old boiler is starting to see better days. Most homeowners we speak to in Chorley find that this grant makes the transition to renewable energy surprisingly affordable.

We often get asked if a heat pump can really cope with a damp, chilly Lancashire winter. The short answer is: absolutely. These systems work by extracting heat from the air outside—even when it feels freezing to us—and compressing it to warm your home. We talk about something called the 'Seasonal Coefficient of Performance' or SCOP. In plain English, that just means for every 1kW of electricity you use to run the pump, you get about 3 to 4kW of heat back out. Compared to an old gas boiler that might only be 80% efficient, the maths really starts to add up. You get a steady, consistent warmth rather than the 'on-and-off' blasts of heat you get from traditional radiators.

One thing we never do is just 'guess' what size pump you need. Every home in Adlington is different, which is why we start with a proper Heat Loss Survey. We’ll look at your insulation, the size of your rooms, and even your windows to calculate exactly how much heat your property loses. This ensures your new ASHP isn't too small (which leaves you cold) or too big (which wastes energy). Once we’ve got the numbers, we also handle the DNO application—that’s just telling the local power grid about your new system—to make sure everything is safe and compliant. It’s all part of the seamless service we’ve built our reputation on.

Are they noisy? Will they take up the whole garden? These are the things people worry about most. Modern units are remarkably quiet—often no louder than a low hum that you'll barely notice while you're sitting in the garden. Space-wise, a Monobloc system is quite compact, sitting neatly against an outside wall. We’ve installed these in all sorts of spots across Lancashire, from tight side-passages to open gardens. If you're worried about how it might look or sound, we're happy to show you examples of our previous work. We’re Gas Safe registered (967977) and fully insured with £10 million in public liability, so you know the job is being done by professionals who care about your property.