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Air Source Heat Pump Quote
Call us Today: 07880 724 998
Call us Today: 07880 724 998
Air Source Heat Pump Quote
Blackdown Heating Ltd installs air source heat pumps for homeowners and properties across Taunton, Somerset, and Devon. Whether you're replacing an ageing oil boiler in a rural Somerset farmhouse or looking to reduce your carbon footprint in a modern home, we'll design and install a system that suits your property and help you access the £7,500 government grant in the process.
We are RECC registered and work through manufacturer-approved installation schemes, meaning our customers can fully access the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) grant regardless of where we are in the MCS certification process. We handle all the paperwork, you just enjoy the new system. Call for a free site assessment and quote.
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The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) is a government grant that pays £7,500 towards the cost of replacing a fossil fuel heating system, gas, oil, or LPG — with an air source heat pump. The grant is deducted directly from your installation quote, so you never handle the money yourself.
Here's what makes it straightforward with Blackdown Heating:
The BUS grant is available to homeowners in England and Wales, is not means-tested, and runs until March 2028, but grant budgets are finite, so it's worth acting sooner rather than later.
An air source heat pump extracts heat from the outside air and uses it to warm your home and provide hot water, even when temperatures drop well below freezing. The technology works on the same principle as a fridge, but in reverse: a refrigerant absorbs heat from the air outside, is compressed to raise its temperature, and that heat is then transferred to your heating and hot water system.
The efficiency of a heat pump is measured by its Coefficient of Performance (COP). A well-designed installation will typically achieve a COP of 3 to 4, meaning for every 1kW of electricity used, you generate 3 to 4kW of heat. That's significantly more efficient than a gas or oil boiler, which can never exceed 100% efficiency no matter how modern it is.
Importantly, a heat pump works best when the system is designed correctly for the property. Flow temperatures are lower than a conventional boiler — typically around 35–45°C, which means radiators may need to be upsized, or the system may be better suited to underfloor heating. We carry out a full heat loss calculation before specifying any system, so you get an installation that actually performs as promised.
Heat from the outside air is transferred to a refrigerant, which easily evaporates at low temperatures to capture and carry thermal energy.
The heat pump compresses the refrigerant, raising its temperature so the stored heat can be used to warm the water in your home or building.
The generated heat is then delivered to your radiators or used to warm the water in your hot water cylinder, keeping it ready for use whenever needed.
The heated water is stored and then distributed to supply taps, showers, and other hot water needs throughout your building.
We manage the entire process from initial survey through to commissioning:
Heat pumps work well in a wide range of properties, but they perform best where the building is reasonably well insulated. This is particularly relevant across Somerset and Devon, where a large proportion of homes are older stone or solid-wall properties. We'll give you an honest assessment — if a heat pump isn't the right fit for your property right now, we'll tell you.
Heat pumps are not suitable for every property, and we won't try to sell you one that won't work properly. Our free site assessment gives you a clear picture before you make any decisions.
Generally speaking, heat pumps are well suited to:
Taunton, Wellington, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Chard, Ilminster, Crewkerne, Yeovil, Langport, Glastonbury, Street, Wells, Shepton Mallet, Frome, Minehead, Porlock, Wiveliscombe, South Molton, Barnstaple, Tiverton, Crediton, Exeter and surrounding villages and rural areas.
If you're not sure whether we cover your area, just give us a call, we're always happy to help.
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For most properties, yes — particularly those currently on oil heating. A well-designed installation typically achieves 300–400% efficiency, meaning you generate 3 to 4 units of heat for every unit of electricity used. Combined with the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant and 0% VAT on installation, the financial case is significantly stronger than it was even two or three years ago. The key is getting the system properly designed and correctly sized for your property — a heat pump that's undersized or installed without a proper heat loss survey will underperform. That's why we carry out a full assessment before specifying anything.
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant is installer-led, meaning we handle the application on your behalf — you don't need to deal with Ofgem or fill in any government forms. We apply through our manufacturer-approved installation scheme, the grant is approved, and the £7,500 is deducted directly from your installation invoice before you pay. You simply pay the net amount. To be eligible, you need to own the property, be based in England or Wales, have a valid EPC, and be replacing an existing fossil fuel heating system.
Yes, modern air source heat pumps are designed to operate efficiently even when outside temperatures drop to -15°C or below. The technology is widely used across Scandinavia, where winters are far harsher than anything we see in Somerset or Devon. Output does reduce slightly in very cold weather, which is one reason correct system sizing matters — a properly specified heat pump will have enough capacity to heat your home comfortably on the coldest days of the year.
Possibly — it depends on the size of your radiators relative to the heat loss of each room. Heat pumps work at lower flow temperatures than a gas or oil boiler, typically 35–45°C rather than 70–80°C. Existing radiators may need to be upsized in some rooms to compensate. We calculate this as part of our site assessment, so you'll know exactly what's needed before any work starts. Properties with underfloor heating are often ideal for heat pumps because underfloor systems already work at low flow temperatures.
A well-maintained air source heat pump should last 15–20 years, significantly longer than a typical gas or oil boiler. Annual servicing is recommended to maintain efficiency and protect the manufacturer's warranty. Some manufacturers offer extended warranty packages of up to 7 years on parts.
Every installation is different — costs depend on the size of the property, the heat pump model specified, whether any radiators need upgrading, and the hot water cylinder requirements. After the £7,500 BUS grant and 0% VAT, a typical installation for a 3–4 bedroom home can cost anywhere from £3,000 to £8,000 depending on the specification. We provide a detailed, fixed-price quote after our free site assessment so you know exactly what you're getting and what you'll pay.
Yes — we offer annual heat pump servicing to keep your system running at peak efficiency. Regular servicing also protects your warranty and helps catch any issues before they become costly. We service heat pumps we've installed as well as existing systems installed by others.
Gezim Kikijay
"Efficient and reliable. Others before couldn’t find the fault in my boiler, but Chris and his team identified the issue on the first visit, ordered the parts instantly and fixed the problem on the following day, with assurance and good advice on best boiler care. Great service. Thank you Blackdown Heating!"
Clive Davies
"New Boiler and 2 new radiators fitted by Chris and his team. Exceptional quality of work carried out, efficiently and with minimum fuss. Chris is friendly and knowledgeable as were the rest of the team. Will be using his services for the annual boiler service and any other plumbing work in the future."
Randy BoBandy
"Chris from Blackdown heating was able to attend my broken boiler the very next morning. He fixed the problem and serviced the system. All work done to a very high and tidy standard for a good price. I highly recommend and will definitely use again."
Helen Andrews
"Great job as usual Sent us a reminder for the boiler service, and arrived the same afternoon. Service promptly and efficiently completed plus dripping hot tap in bathroom sorted. Excellent service, as ever Thanks very much Helen."
Hayley Moll
"Trustworthy and honest Chris did exactly what he said he would do.Arrived within a few hours of calling and sorted quickly and had heat and hot water again I would highly recommend and would not hesitate to contact if I have any problems in the future. Great service."
Emma Richards
"Chris was quick to contact, very friendly and stayed in touch with updates of when the part would arrive and he could fit it. Thank you Chris!"
Christina Wall
"Was recommended blackdown heating ltd, filled out the contact form online, Chris responded very quick. Serviced and fixed my boiler. Very good experience."
Ellis Bardsley
"Chris and his team were very polite, positive and helpful, they did exactly what they said they would and on time. The workmanship was superb and the products supplied were excellent, what we agreed was delivered, to the letter. We would recommend Blackdown Heating to anybody we know."
Matt Baker
"We've had Chris and his team in for a few jobs now. The first one was an emergency replacement for our boiler that packed in shortly after moving into a new house. Chris sourced the boiler at short notice and got us up and running very quickly... Feel like part of the family now! Thanks Chris!"
Clive Davies
"New Boiler and 2 new radiators fitted by Chris and his team. Exceptional quality of work carried out, efficiently and with minimum fuss. Chris is friendly and knowledgeable as we're the rest of the team. Will be using his services for the annual boiler service and any other plumbing work in the future."
Christian Sheer
"Chris was responsive from the start and very honest. He was fair and I never felt I was being ripped off. He organised all relevant tradespeople and him and Paul did a great job in horrible heat. Will be using him again. All left clean and respectful."
David Howarth
"Chris communicated well before his visit to see if the problem with our heating could be fixed over the phone to save me money. He arrived on time, with the parts needed. After fitting an oil water separator he provided a full annual service and left the area clean and tidy."
Dorota Power
"Chris is very efficient and knowledgeable. He works in a clean manner and is very friendly. He replaced my kitchen tap within an hour. Very happy with the results. I do recommend his business and will definitely use Blackdown Heating again in the future."
Pamela Scott
"As always with Chris (Blackdown Heating), a very neat and efficient job done. Also accommodating a number of changed work dates, due to another company not being able to complete, as originally planned, for me. Many thanks Chris"
The best way to find out whether a heat pump is right for your property is to have one of our engineers take a look. There's no obligation, no hard sell - just an honest assessment and a clear quote if it's a good fit. We cover Taunton, Somerset, and Devon.
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