Case Study

Victorian Terrace Cuts Heating Bills by 60% with an Air Source Heat Pump

How we replaced an ageing gas boiler in a draughty Victorian terrace with an air source heat pump — and slashed the homeowners’ heating costs.
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The challenge

The owners of a three-bedroom Victorian terrace were facing rising gas bills and an unreliable 15-year-old boiler. With solid walls and high ceilings, the property had a reputation for being expensive to heat, and they wanted a greener, more affordable long-term solution.

Our approach

After a full home survey, we recommended a correctly sized air source heat pump paired with targeted upgrades to the radiators and hot water cylinder. We also handled the MCS-certified installation and managed the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant application on the homeowners' behalf.

The results

The household now covers the majority of its daily electricity needs from solar and stored energy, charging both cars largely on self-generated power. Their grid imports dropped sharply, and the smart charger automatically tops up the vehicles during the cheapest and greenest periods.

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