- Specialist Service
Air Source Heat Pumps
Our specialist service. Bespoke air source heat pump design and installation, finished with smart Passiv controls for genuine efficiency and comfort.
What we offer
Air source heat pumps are at the heart of what we do. By extracting heat from the outside air — even on cold days — they deliver efficient, low-carbon warmth for your radiators, underfloor heating and hot water, typically producing three to four units of heat for every unit of electricity used.
But a heat pump is only as good as its design. We bring heating design in-house, carefully sizing and specifying a system around your property’s heat loss, layout and lifestyle. The result is heating that’s quietly efficient, comfortable and built around how you actually live.
The benefits
Why homeowners choose air source heat pumps from Better Future Renewables
Bespoke in-house design
Every system is sized to your home's heat loss — no guesswork, no oversizing, no wasted energy.
Smart Passiv controls
We finish each install with Passiv controls so your heat pump runs at peak efficiency and adapts to your home.
Vaillant 10-year warranty
As a Vaillant Advanced Partner we offer an exclusive 10-year warranty on Vaillant systems for long-term peace of mind.
Grant & eligibility support
We guide you through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme and check your eligibility for available grant funding.
- Our Approach
Design-led, never one-size-fits-all
Most heat pump disappointment comes down to poor design, not poor equipment. Our approach puts a detailed, room-by-room heat loss survey at the centre of every project — so the system we specify is the right one for your home from the very first day.
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Start with heat loss, not a product
Before we recommend any system, we calculate how much heat your home loses room by room. That gives us the numbers needed to design the right setup, from pump size and flow temperature to radiator and emitter requirements.
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Design for lower flow temperatures
We design each system to run at the lowest practical flow temperature. Where needed, we upgrade radiators or specify underfloor heating so your heat pump can work efficiently without compromising comfort.
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Choose the right heat pump for the home
We usually install Vaillant aroTHERM systems thanks to their proven performance and strong warranty support. Where a project needs a different approach, we may specify trusted alternatives such as Haier or Clivet.
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Finish with smart controls
Every system is commissioned with controls that help it run smoothly day to day. Where suitable, we use Passiv smart controls to learn how your home behaves, respond to the weather, and improve efficiency automatically.
Technology we reach for on these projects
Vaillant
aroTHERM heat pumps — our standard, with a 10-year warranty
Passiv
Smart, self-learning controls and weather compensation
Haier
High-output units for larger or harder-to-treat homes
Clivet
Flexible monobloc options where the design calls for them
We’re not tied to one manufacturer. We match the right technology to your property and budget — explore them all on our technology page.
- Boiler Upgrade Scheme
Get up to £7,500 — or £9,000 — towards your heat pump
The Government’s Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) gives homeowners in England and Wales a substantial grant towards replacing fossil-fuel heating with a low-carbon air source heat pump. As an MCS-certified installer, we apply the grant directly to your quote and manage the full application for you.
- Up to £7,500 off an air source heat pump for most homes.
- Up to £9,000 for eligible oil & LPG-heated (off-gas) properties.
- We handle the entire BUS application on your behalf — no paperwork for you.
- The grant is deducted from your quote, so you never pay it upfront.
The £9,000 off-gas uplift is available for eligible oil and LPG-heated properties from 21 July 2026 to 31 March 2027. Eligibility criteria and funding levels are subject to Government Boiler Upgrade Scheme rules.
Boiler Upgrade Scheme
Check your heat pump grant eligibility
Speak to a heat pump grant specialist
Submit your details and we’ll confirm your Boiler Upgrade Scheme options based on your property, heating system, and grant eligibility.
- Instant Estimate
Build your personalised heat pump estimate
Answer a few quick questions about your home and our Spruce tool will generate a tailored, grant-inclusive estimate — no obligation, no pushy sales calls.
Prefer to talk it through with a person first?
- Our Air Source Heat Pumps Process
How we deliver your
air source heat pump
Because heat pumps are our specialist service, our process is led by detailed heat loss design — the single biggest factor in long-term efficiency and comfort.
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Heat loss survey
We calculate your property's heat loss room by room — the foundation of an efficient system.
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In-house system design
Our designers specify the right heat pump, emitters and cylinder sized precisely for your home.
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Professional installation
Our MCS-certified team installs your system cleanly and to the highest standard.
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Passiv commissioning
We configure and optimise smart Passiv controls so your system performs from day one.
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Handover & aftercare
We walk you through your new system and provide ongoing servicing and support.
- Common Questions
Air Source Heat Pumps FAQs
Will a heat pump keep my home warm in winter?
Yes. A correctly designed heat pump delivers full warmth even on the coldest UK days — the key word is ‘designed’. Our heat loss survey makes sure the system is sized for your worst-case winter, not an average day.
Do I need new radiators or underfloor heating?
Not necessarily. We assess every emitter during design and only recommend upgrading the radiators that genuinely need it to run at an efficient flow temperature. Many rooms keep their existing radiators.
How much can I get from the Boiler Upgrade Scheme?
Eligible homeowners can currently claim a government grant towards an air source heat pump. We check your eligibility and handle the BUS application as part of our service.
Are heat pumps noisy?
Modern units like the Vaillant aroTHERM are very quiet, and careful siting during design keeps any sound well within permitted levels — usually no louder than a fridge from a short distance away.
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Maintenance
Ongoing servicing and support to protect the performance, efficiency and warranty of your renewable system.
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