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Replace oil, LPG, gas or direct electric heating with a system designed to provide reliable, lower-carbon heating and hot water.
Earth Inspired installs air source heat pumps for homes and businesses throughout North Devon. Based in Shirwell near Barnstaple, our MCS-certified team handles the design, installation, commissioning and grant process. Servicing is also available.
Every property is different. We assess the building and its existing heating before recommending equipment, rather than assuming the same air source heat pump will suit every home.
As an approved renewable partner of Vaillant, we can give you extra peace of mind with your new installation. While a standard warranty covers you for five years, choosing Earth Inspired to install your system automatically extends that protection to a full seven years at no extra cost.
The outdoor unit is only one part of an air source heat pump installation. Radiators, underfloor heating, pipework, controls and hot water storage all influence performance. A modern Barnstaple house will have different requirements from a rural property near Chulmleigh or an exposed home around Croyde.
Before preparing a quotation, Earth Inspired assesses the property and existing heat source. If radiators or other components need upgrading, we explain this before installation. Hiding necessary work to make a quote look cheaper usually creates a more expensive problem later.
An air source heat pump is powered by absorbing heat from the environment. It extracts heat from the air even during freezing temperatures and transfers that heat into your home.
A heat pump works a bit like a fridge in reverse. Instead of taking heat out of the inside and releasing it outside, it draws warmth from the outdoor air and transfers it into your home using a small amount of electricity. The system is made up of three key components:
A properly designed air source heat pump can offer:
Running costs depend on electricity tariffs, insulation, heat demand and system use. Claims that every household will make the same saving should be treated cautiously. Earth Inspired will discuss likely performance without promising figures that cannot be guaranteed.
Eligible property owners in England and Wales can currently receive £7,500 towards an air-to-water air source heat pump through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme.
Until March 2027, qualifying properties may receive an additional £1,500 if they are heated by oil or LPG and do not have a mains gas connection. This temporary support is particularly relevant to off-grid homes in rural parts of North Devon.
Earth Inspired is MCS certified, which is required for applications to the scheme. The installer applies on the customer’s behalf and the grant is deducted from the amount paid for the installation. Eligibility and scheme conditions apply.
Air source heat pumps can work in new builds, renovated properties and many existing homes. They are not automatically suitable without checking the building first.
Our assessment considers:
the property’s heat demand and insulation
the size and output of existing radiators
whether underfloor heating is already fitted or planned
household hot water use and space for a suitable cylinder
a practical position for the outdoor unit
the electrical supply, controls and existing pipework
any improvements needed before installation
Older properties are not ruled out because of age. Some need insulation work or larger radiators, while others may already be suitable. The survey establishes what is required.
Wet underfloor heating is well suited to air source heat pumps because it can distribute useful room heat using lower water temperatures. The large heated floor area allows warmth to spread evenly without relying on high-temperature radiators.
This combination is practical for new builds, extensions and renovations. Retrofit installation is also possible, but floor height, insulation and the chosen finish need checking.
Earth Inspired installs complete wet underfloor heating systems and can design the heating source and floor system to work together.
Underfloor heating is not essential. Existing radiators may be retained if they provide enough heat at the proposed flow temperature. Where they cannot, selected radiators can often be resized.
Air source heat pumps can work in new builds, renovated properties and many existing homes. They are not automatically suitable without checking the building first.
Our assessment considers:
the property’s heat demand and insulation
the size and output of existing radiators
whether underfloor heating is already fitted or planned
household hot water use and space for a suitable cylinder
a practical position for the outdoor unit
the electrical supply, controls and existing pipework
any improvements needed before installation
Older properties are not ruled out because of age. Some need insulation work or larger radiators, while others may already be suitable. The survey establishes what is required.
Earth Inspired does not disappear once the installation is complete. Our engineers provide ongoing servicing and one-off heat pump repairs across North Devon.
Maintenance checks the system, controls and key components, and may be required under the manufacturer’s warranty. If your heat pump develops a fault or stops heating correctly, contact the team instead of repeatedly resetting it.
Where broader pipework, cylinder or radiator work is needed, our domestic plumbing services can be included.
We review the building, current heating, hot water requirements and available outdoor and indoor space.
The heat pump and connected heating components are specified around the property. Your quotation explains the proposed equipment and any radiator, cylinder, control or pipework changes.
Where the project qualifies, Earth Inspired handles the installer side of the Boiler Upgrade Scheme application.
Our engineers install the outdoor unit and associated heating components. The system is filled, tested, commissioned and set up for the property.
MCS-certified air source heat pump installers
more than 20 years of heating and renewable energy experience
local engineers based in Shirwell near Barnstaple
system design, installation, servicing and repairs
experience with radiators, cylinders and underfloor heating
free, no-obligation quotations
Earth Inspired is an approved Vaillant renewable partner. The company currently offers a seven-year warranty on qualifying Vaillant air source heat pump installations rather than the standard five years, at no extra cost. The applicable product and warranty conditions will be confirmed in your quotation.
If an air source heat pump is not the right option, we will say so. Customers who need to compare renewable heating with gas, LPG or oil can read about our boiler installation services before deciding.
From our base in Shirwell, Earth Inspired installs air source heat pumps across Barnstaple, Braunton and Croyde, as well as properties around Lynton on the northern side of the county.
We also cover Bideford and Torrington, with engineers working throughout the rural areas surrounding South Molton and Chulmleigh. Our wider service area reaches into nearby Bude, across the county border in Cornwall.
Earth inspired is located just outside Barnstaple, North Devon. Our team offers heat pumps and air source heat pumps across areas such as :
There has never been a better time to upgrade to air source heat pumps in Devon. With government support, proven technology, and our local expertise, you can enjoy reliable, low-carbon heating that benefits both your wallet and the planet.
To arrange a free, no-obligation consultation or to request a detailed quote, contact us today.
Find answers to common questions about our commercial plumbing and heating services
Yes. A correctly selected system can collect heat at sub-zero temperatures. Output and efficiency change as the temperature falls, which must be allowed for during design.
Yes, subject to property suitability. The heating emitters, hot water cylinder, insulation and electrical supply need to be assessed. Eligible off-grid oil-heated properties may currently receive additional grant support.
Possibly. Each radiator must provide enough output at the heat pump’s lower operating temperature. Some installations only need selected radiators enlarged.
Costs vary according to property size, heat demand, chosen equipment and any changes required to radiators, pipework, controls or hot water storage. A survey is needed for an accurate quotation.
Most air-to-water systems that provide domestic hot water use a compatible cylinder. The required size and location depend on the property and household demand.
Speak to Earth Inspired for clear advice on air source heat pumps in North Devon. We will assess your property, explain the work involved and provide a free, no-obligation quotation.
Call 01271 452246 or use the website enquiry form to arrange a consultation.
Yes. Both are areas we work in regularly, with dedicated servicing and certification set up around term times for schools and batch servicing for hotels and resorts.