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Efficient, lower-carbon heating starts with good system design. Earth Inspired installs heat pumps across North Devon from its base in Shirwell near Barnstaple.
Our team can assess your property, explain the differences between air source and ground source systems, and recommend a heat pump that works with the existing heating. We also provide servicing and repairs.
Thinking about replacing an oil, LPG or gas boiler? Call 01271 452246 to arrange a heat pump consultation.
ligible property owners in England and Wales can currently receive £7,500 towards an air source or ground source heat pump through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme.
Until March 2027, an additional £1,500 is available for qualifying properties that are heated by oil or LPG and are not connected to mains gas. That could be particularly relevant to rural homes around North Devon. Scheme rules and eligibility apply.
The application is made by an MCS-certified installer on the customer’s behalf, and the grant is deducted from the amount paid for the installation. Earth Inspired can guide you through the process and handle the application as part of an eligible project.
A heat pump should not be selected from a brochure alone. The building’s heat demand, insulation, radiators, hot water use and available outdoor space all affect which system will perform properly.
Before recommending a heat pump, we look at the property as a whole. This matters in North Devon, where housing ranges from exposed coastal homes and rural cottages to modern developments.
The aim is straightforward: specify a system that can heat the building comfortably without relying on unrealistic assumptions about running costs or performance.
A heat pump uses electricity to move naturally occurring heat into a building. An air source heat pump takes heat from outside air, while a ground source system uses buried pipework. That energy can provide space heating and, with a suitable system, hot water.
Heat pumps usually work at lower flow temperatures than boilers. This makes careful sizing essential and is one reason they pair so well with correctly designed underfloor heating.
Air source systems suit many North Devon properties because they do not require trenches or boreholes. The outdoor unit continues to collect heat in cold weather and transfers it into the wet heating system.
Installation usually includes an outdoor unit, internal controls, associated pipework and a compatible hot water cylinder. Some properties can retain existing radiators, while others need larger emitters to deliver enough heat at a lower water temperature.
Read more about our air source heat pumps in North Devon.
Ground source heat pumps collect heat through buried pipework. Ground temperatures remain more consistent than outside air temperatures, but installation normally requires suitable land for horizontal loops or access for borehole drilling.
The work is more involved and the cost is generally higher than for an air source system. For a property with enough space, ground source heating may be worth considering.
Heat pumps are not automatically the best answer for every building. Poor insulation, undersized radiators or an unsuitable location for the outdoor unit can lead to disappointing results if these points are ignored.
We consider:
the building’s heat demand and current insulation
the size and condition of radiators or underfloor heating
household hot water requirements and cylinder space
a suitable position for the outdoor unit
electrical supply and controls
available land where a ground source system is being considered
You do not always need to replace every radiator. Promising that an old heating system will work unchanged is rarely sensible, though. We will explain what can stay and what may need upgrading.
Heat pumps can work with radiators and wet underfloor heating. As underfloor heating covers a large surface area, it can warm a room using lower water temperatures and suit the way a heat pump operates.
Earth Inspired installs complete wet underfloor heating systems for new builds and retrofit projects. If radiators are the better option, we can assess their output and advise whether any need resizing.
Our wider domestic plumbing services cover the cylinders, pipework, controls and heating components needed to make the whole system work together.
Initial conversation and property assessment
We discuss your current heating, the building, comfort issues and what you want to achieve.
System design and quotation
We assess the likely heat demand, hot water needs and heat emitters before specifying suitable equipment and setting out the work involved.
Grant application where eligible
If the installation qualifies for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, we handle the installer side of the application.
Installation
Our engineers fit the heat pump and associated components, then connect them to the property’s heating and hot water system.
Commissioning and handover
We test the installation, set up the controls and explain how to operate the system. Ongoing servicing and repair support is also available.
Earth Inspired provides one-off heat pump repairs and ongoing maintenance across North Devon. Routine servicing checks performance, controls and key components. Where applicable, we use approved parts and work within manufacturer warranty requirements. If a system is not heating correctly or showing a fault code, contact the team rather than repeatedly resetting it.
Earth Inspired is based at Coxleigh Barton in Shirwell, close to Barnstaple. We install and maintain heat pumps throughout the surrounding area, including Braunton, Croyde and Lynton on the northern side of the county.
Our service also covers Bideford and Torrington, along with rural properties around South Molton and Chulmleigh. For customers farther west, we work into nearby Bude as well as North Devon.
Coastal exposure, narrow access, older solid-wall buildings and reliance on oil or LPG can all affect the design of a renewable heating system.
MCS-certified heat pump installation
more than 20 years of heating and plumbing experience
local engineers based in Shirwell near Barnstaple
air source and ground source heat pump advice
installation, servicing and repair from one team
experience integrating heat pumps with radiators, hot water cylinders and underfloor heating
Earth Inspired is also a Vaillant-approved renewable partner. Qualifying Vaillant installations may receive a seven-year warranty rather than the standard five years at no extra cost. Product and warranty terms should be confirmed in your quotation.
If a heat pump is not a sensible fit for the property, we will say so. You can also speak to us about conventional boiler installation in North Devon and compare the available options before committing.
Earth inspired is located just outside Barnstaple, North Devon. Our team offers gas servicing and plumbing services across areas such as :
To find out how we can help you lower your home or business’s carbon footprint while helping to save the planet, call now for expert advice and a quotation for renewables in North Devon.
Find answers to common questions about our commercial plumbing and heating services
Yes, provided the property and heating system are suitable. Rural homes without mains gas may also qualify for the temporary additional Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant described above.
Yes. A correctly selected air source heat pump can operate below freezing. Its output and efficiency vary with outdoor temperature, which is why accurate design and commissioning matter.
Sometimes. Their output must be checked against the room’s heat requirement at the lower flow temperature used by the heat pump. Some radiators may be adequate, while others may need replacing or resizing.
No. Underfloor heating is a good match for heat pumps, but a well-designed radiator system can also work. The right option depends on the building and the level of disruption you are prepared to accept.
Regular servicing is recommended to check performance, controls and system condition, and it may be required to maintain the manufacturer’s warranty.
For practical advice on heat pumps in North Devon, speak to Earth Inspired. We will assess the property, explain the suitable options and provide a clear quotation for the work required.