Next Steps: Ground Source Heat Pumps

The survey is inclusive of all documents required for MCS accreditation including Heat Loss Calculation, Performance Estimate & Noise Calculations. These documents are indicative of the size of system needed, and any prep work that may be required. The quote is created from this. All MCS accredited installers can quote from these documents. Even if you decide not to go for the quote with Caplor, you can keep these documents.

A heat loss calculation is completed on your property during the initial survey. This requires measuring each room, windows and doors within the property, and will give us a detailed analysis of what heat emitters are needed to cover the heat loss for your property. Heat Loss in detail HERE.

A performance estimate is used to calculate the annual electricity consumption of the heat pump (kWh). It can also calculate the estimated cost of running using your current rate (pence/kW) and compares to existing heating source.

The noise calculation checks that the position of the heat pump complies with Permitting Development Noise Limits. If it does not comply, Planning Premising may need to be sought, or an alternative area to place the pump.

As part of the Heat and Buildings Strategy package, The Government has announced the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS), launched in May 2022. This grant will run for the next 3 years, awarding 30,000 customer/year with a grant. The BUS will see consumers entitled to an upfront grant of £5,000 against the purchase and installation of an air source heat pump, and of £6,000 against the purchase of a ground source heat pump. Once a Grant is approved, the voucher will last for 3 months, and there are no extensions or guarantees a new application for the same property would be successful, therefore it is important that all prerequisites are met, prior to agreeing an install date.