Air Source Heat Pump Installers in Haddington and East Lothian Since 2018
Our MCS-certified heat pump installers serve homes and businesses across Haddington, East Lothian and wider Scotland. Renew-Able Solutions designs and installs Vaillant aroTHERM plus air source heat pump systems built around your property’s heat loss, existing heating and hot-water needs.
As an MCS-certified and RECC-approved installer, we manage the 3D internal LiDAR survey, system design, installation, commissioning and handover. We also provide MCS documentation and explain any radiator or electrical upgrades your home needs.
Costs, performance and funding depend on your property and current scheme rules. After the survey, we provide figures for your home and explain the assumptions. Related options include air-to-air heat pumps, solar PV and battery storage.
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First, we assess your property and calculate heat loss for each room. This helps us plan insulation, radiators or underfloor heating, flow temperatures and hot-water supply.
Next, we check the outdoor-unit position, electricity supply and any planning constraints. We then recommend, install and commission an MCS-compliant system. At handover, you receive operating guidance and certification, with ongoing servicing support available.
Heat Pump Options and Services in Haddington
Our core heat pump services are Vaillant aroTHERM plus air source heat pump installation and air-to-air heat pump systems, covering town centre homes and the rural and agricultural properties around Haddington that commonly run on oil or LPG. Every system and capacity is confirmed through a 3D internal LiDAR survey, room-by-room heat-loss assessment and technical design. Ground-source and water-source projects require separate specialist feasibility work and are not part of our standard installation service.
What Should Your Heat Pump Proposal Include?
Ask for the room-by-room heat-loss assessment, proposed equipment and design flow temperature, any radiator or pipework changes, hot-water provision, outdoor-unit location, electrical work, commissioning and aftercare. For properties in Haddington’s conservation area, also confirm the outdoor unit location and planning position; for rural properties replacing oil or LPG, confirm whether your postcode qualifies for the Home Energy Scotland rural uplift.
Read our heat pump installation cost guide and Scottish heat pump funding guide. Funding eligibility and approval must be checked for your own circumstances before committing to work.
Request a heat pump survey and include your Haddington postcode, existing heating system and any planned renovation or insulation work.
Air Source Heat Pumps
Air source heat pumps extract heat from the outside air to provide space heating and hot water. They can perform well in Scottish conditions when correctly sized and designed around the property’s heat loss, emitters and target flow temperature.
Ground Source Heat Pumps
Ground-source systems require suitable land, groundworks or borehole access and a specialist feasibility assessment. They are not part of our standard installation service; our core offering is Vaillant air source and air-to-air heat pump systems.
Water Source Heat Pumps
Water source systems may be possible where a suitable loch, river or groundwater source is available. These projects require specialist design and may need landowner consent, environmental assessment and regulatory approval before work can proceed.
Air-to-Air Heat Pumps
Air-to-air systems provide efficient space heating and, where the selected equipment allows, cooling. They can suit individual rooms, extensions and properties without wet central heating. System size, indoor-unit locations and permissions are confirmed by survey.
Our Heat Pump Installation Process in Haddington
From the initial survey through to handover, our team manages every stage of the project so you have a single point of contact throughout.
Get a Free Heat Pump Consultation in Haddington
Tell us about your Haddington property, current heating system and what you would like to achieve.
We will explain the next steps and arrange a survey where appropriate.
Tell us about your property, current heating system and what you would like to achieve. We’ll explain the next steps and arrange a survey where appropriate.
Why Choose a Heat Pump for Your Haddington Property?
Heat pumps move heat rather than producing it through combustion. Their real-world efficiency depends on correct sizing, system design, flow temperature, controls, installation quality and how the property is used.
Heat Pump Servicing & Maintenance in Haddington
Regular servicing helps maintain safe, reliable operation and can support manufacturer warranty requirements. The required checks and service interval depend on the heat pump model and its warranty terms.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does a heat pump outdoor unit need planning permission in Haddington's conservation area?
Haddington town centre is a designated conservation area, so the standard Permitted Development rights that apply to most heat pump installations may not apply to all properties within the boundary.
Where consent is needed, East Lothian Council assesses visual impact and the location of the outdoor unit. Properties outside the conservation area boundary are generally straightforward. Our heat pump planning permission guide explains what applies to different property types.
Can a heat pump replace an oil boiler on a rural property near Haddington?
Yes. Air source heat pumps are well suited to replacing oil and LPG heating systems, which are common on rural and agricultural properties across East Lothian outside the town.
The key requirement is that the building’s heat loss is assessed and the radiator or underfloor heating circuit is suitable for the lower flow temperatures a heat pump operates at. We carry out this assessment as part of the survey and advise on any upgrades needed before installation.
Does my property near Haddington qualify for the rural uplift on Home Energy Scotland funding?
The rural uplift increases the available grant from £7,500 to £9,000 for properties that meet the qualifying criteria, which include certain postcodes and property characteristics across rural East Lothian.
Eligibility is confirmed by Home Energy Scotland based on your property and circumstances. Our Home Energy Scotland grant and loan guide explains the current terms and how the process works.
Will a heat pump work with the existing radiators in my Haddington property?
In many cases, yes. A heat pump operates at lower flow temperatures than a gas or oil boiler, so the radiator sizing needs to be sufficient to deliver the required heat output at those temperatures.
Our room-by-room heat-loss assessment identifies which radiators, if any, need to be upgraded and what this adds to the project cost. Our guide on heat pumps in older Scottish homes explains how we approach this for stone-built and traditional properties.
Can I combine a heat pump with solar panels already installed on my Haddington property?
Yes. A heat pump uses electricity to heat your home, so pairing it with an existing solar PV system reduces the amount of grid electricity you pay for across the year.
The benefit depends on how well your heating demand and solar generation overlap. We design and install both technologies across East Lothian and can assess how they work together for your specific property and usage pattern.
Can a heat pump outdoor unit be installed on a listed building in Haddington?
Listed building consent from East Lothian Council is required before any alterations to a listed building, which includes fitting an outdoor heat pump unit. Visual impact and the proposed location are assessed as part of the application.
Haddington has a significant number of listed properties, particularly in the town centre. Rear gardens, outbuildings and less prominent locations are generally viewed more favourably by the planning authority. We advise on the options and the planning position during the survey.
How noisy is a heat pump outdoor unit, and where can it be sited in Haddington?
Modern air source heat pumps operate at low noise levels, typically 40 to 50 decibels at one metre, which is comparable to a quiet conversation. Permitted Development rules require the unit to be sited away from a neighbour’s window or door.
In practice, most properties have a suitable garden or side-return location that meets the required separation distances and minimises any audible impact. We identify the best location during the survey, taking access, pipework routes and neighbour proximity into account.
Do you serve rural properties and farms around Haddington, not just the town itself?
Yes. We cover the whole of East Lothian including rural and agricultural properties across the hinterland around Haddington, as well as Dunbar, North Berwick, Musselburgh, Tranent, Prestonpans, Longniddry, Gullane and surrounding villages.
Rural properties often have oil or LPG heating systems that are well suited to heat pump replacement, and may also qualify for the rural uplift on Home Energy Scotland funding. Include your postcode when you get in touch and we will confirm coverage and arrange a survey.
