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Heat pumps

Heat pumps

Can an Air Source Heat Pump Work in an Old Stone House?

Stone houses aren't ruled out for heat pumps, but they do need more care. Adam explains how solid walls, damp, radiators and planning rules decide whether one will work, and when it's better to wait.

Adam28 September 20268 min read

Heat pumps

Boiler Upgrade Scheme: Do You Qualify for the £7,500 Grant?

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme can take £7,500 off a heat pump, but not every home qualifies. Here is a plain-English 2026 walkthrough of who is eligible, what the EPC rules mean, and how the grant actually reaches you.

Adam7 September 20267 min read

Heat pumps

Heat Pump vs New Boiler: Which Is Cheaper to Run?

Heat pump or new gas boiler, which really costs less to run? Here is the honest head-to-head on efficiency, running costs, upfront price and lifespan, and how to tell which suits your home.

Adam13 August 20266 min read

Heat Pumps

Is a Heat Pump Worth It in South Yorkshire?

An honest installer's take on whether an air source heat pump is worth it in South Yorkshire: when it genuinely saves you money, when it does not, how the £7,500 grant fits in, and how to tell if your home suits one.

Adam3 July 20267 min read