Ground source heat pump in West Ealing
- Recurring
The short answer
Survey and install
- Price from
- £15,000.00
- Time on site
- Varies (Survey: 1-2 hrs, Install: days-weeks)
What you get
You receive expert advice, a detailed survey, and a professional installation of a ground source heat pump system, providing efficient renewable heating.
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When do you need a Ground source heat pump?
You should look into these systems if you are building a new home or doing a big renovation. The law is changing to make homes greener, and this helps you stay ahead.
- When you want to stop using fossil fuels
- If you have a large garden or outdoor space
- During a major home refurbishment project
- When you want lower long term energy bills
- If you are building a home from scratch
What happens on the day
The expert will visit to check your soil type and see how well your home keeps heat in. They need to plan where the pipes will go under your grass.
- The surveyor measures your outdoor space carefully
- They check your current radiators and insulation
- Groundworks teams dig trenches or drill deep holes
- Engineers install the main pump unit inside
- They connect everything to your water tank
- You get a full walk through of the controls
How to prepare
- Find your latest energy performance certificate
- Clear the garden area for the surveyors
- Check you have space for a water cylinder
- Find out where your main utility pipes are
- Ask your local council about planning rules
- Ensure your loft and walls are insulated
- Make a clear path for large digging machinery
- Get quotes from certified specialist installers
How to improve your result
- Install underfloor heating for the best results
- Upgrade to larger radiators in cold rooms
- Fill any gaps in your cavity wall insulation
- Add extra thick insulation in your loft
- Use a smart thermostat to track usage
- Service the pump unit once a year
- Keep the outdoor pipe area clear of trees
Why it is useful day to day
Once it is running, your home stays at a lovely even temperature all year round. It is very quiet and requires much less maintenance than a standard boiler.
- Enjoy a warm home with zero emissions
- Benefit from very high energy efficiency
- Feel safe with a system that lasts decades
- Protect yourself from rising gas prices
- Increase your property value with green tech
Why we ask these questions
Your installer will help you choose between laying pipes in shallow trenches or drilling deep vertical holes. Deep holes cost more but save space.
- Ask about the best pipe layout for you
- Discuss if your radiators need upgrading
- Check how much garden space is needed
- Ask about expected energy bill savings
- Confirm if you qualify for government grants
Frequently asked questions
Often needed alongside
New windows
uPVC, aluminium, timber, sash
New external doors
Front, patio, bifold, French
Conservatory & orangery
New build or roof replacement
Loft & roof insulation
Loft, room-in-roof, rafters
Wall insulation
Cavity, internal or external
Floor insulation
Suspended and solid floors
Flat roof insulation
Warm deck upgrade
Faulty insulation removal
Spray foam or failed cavity fill