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Cornwall's Heat Pump Specialists

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Air-to-air heat pumps and air conditioning for Cornwall homes, holiday lets, and businesses. The efficient alternative most people don't even know exists.

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Most people think heat pumps are all the same.

The UK government has put billions into promoting heat pumps — but a huge confusion gap has opened up. Almost everything you hear about is the air-to-water kind: the big expensive job that replaces your boiler and requires a full pipe and radiator refit.

Air-to-air heat pumps are entirely different — and for most Cornwall homeowners, they're a far better fit. They heat rooms directly, double as air conditioning in summer, and can be installed in a single day without touching your boiler.

Air-to-air vs air-to-water heat pump comparison

Air-to-Air
vs Air-to-Water.

The Other Type

Air-to-Water Heat Pump

Heats water which is then distributed through radiators or underfloor heating — essentially a boiler replacement. A significant building project involving new pipework, radiator upgrades, and structural works throughout your home.

  • Heating only — does not provide cooling
  • Major installation — often takes days or weeks
  • Requires full pipe network and often new, larger radiators
  • Replaces your existing boiler — a full system overhaul
  • Works best in well-insulated homes — not ideal for older builds
  • Poor fit for Cornwall's solid-wall granite housing stock
  • High upfront investment and major household disruption
Typical Installed Cost
£8,000 – £20,000+
Full system replacement. Significant structural works.

True-colour satellite photograph of the Cornwall peninsula and the surrounding sea
UK's mildest winters · avg 7–8°C
The Cornish peninsula from space · NASA / MODIS

Cornwall's climate is built for air-to-air.

Thanks to the Gulf Stream, Cornwall enjoys the UK's mildest winters. Air-to-air heat pumps are at their most efficient in mild conditions — meaning you get maximum performance year-round, exactly where you live.

And with Cornwall's increasingly warm summers, the cooling function isn't a luxury — it's becoming essential. One system. Two seasons. No compromise.

  • Efficient down to -15°C — Cornwall rarely drops below 0°C
  • Summer cooling — a serious draw for holiday let guests
  • Perfect for granite and stone properties with solid walls

Survey to switched on in days.

01

Free Home Survey

We visit your home, assess each room and your goals, and recommend the right system. No pressure, no obligation — just honest advice from someone who knows Cornwall.

02

Custom Design

We specify the right unit sizes and positions for your layout, ensuring every room reaches the perfect temperature as efficiently as possible.

03

Professional Install

Our engineers install your system cleanly and efficiently — typically done in a single day, with minimal disruption to your home or schedule.

04

Handover & Support

We walk you through every feature, set up smart controls where applicable, and remain available for ongoing support. You won't be left to figure it out alone.

Our services.

Home Installation

Single-room to whole-home air-to-air heat pump installation. We handle everything from survey to commissioning, backed by a 10-year workmanship guarantee.

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Air Conditioning

Modern, efficient air conditioning for homes, offices, and holiday lets across Cornwall. The same units that cool in summer heat in winter — zero compromise.

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Solar & Battery Systems

Beyond heating: we design complete solar PV, battery storage and heat pump packages that generate, store and spend your own energy — one team, one accountable install.

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Servicing & Maintenance

Annual maintenance plans to keep your system running at peak efficiency. We also service systems installed by others — no awkward questions asked.

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Holiday Lets

Air conditioning is one of the most requested features by holiday guests. We specialise in quick, clean installs that won't disrupt your rental calendar.

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Commercial

Offices, shops, and commercial premises across Cornwall. Multi-head systems for whole-building climate control — designed and installed to minimise business disruption.

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One system that powers itself.

Whole-home energy is our craft.

A heat pump is brilliant on its own. But pair it with solar panels and a home battery and the three start working as one — generating, storing and spending your own energy instead of buying it. We can survey, size and spec the entire ecosystem so the parts actually talk to each other.

  • Designed together — a hybrid inverter sized for your future heat pump from day one
  • Smart-tariff ready — bank cheap-rate and exported solar to offset winter running costs
  • One accountable team — no finger-pointing between separate solar and heating firms
01 — Generate

Solar PV

Rooftop panels turn Cornwall's long, mild daylight into free electricity — quietly powering your home all day long.

Powers the home by day
02 — Store

Home Battery

A 6–10kWh battery banks every surplus unit, so the energy you made at noon still runs your home long after dark.

Runs on solar after sunset
03 — Heat & Cool

Heat Pump

Your air-to-air system sips that stored solar to heat in winter and cool in summer — for a fraction of grid prices.

Up to 4× more efficient

The result?
A home that mostly runs on itself.

Less bought from the grid, less exposure to price spikes, and a lower carbon footprint — without lifting a finger once it's commissioned.

£1,250–£2,100
estimated saving per year vs running each system on grid power*

*Indicative figures based on typical UK installations — actual savings depend on your property, usage and energy tariff. We'll model real numbers for your home as part of a free survey.

Numbers that matter.

More energy efficient than oil heating — delivers the same warmth using a fraction of the fuel
1day
Typical installation time — heating and cooling by evening
More efficient than electric heating — £1 of electricity = £4 of heat
10yr
Workmanship guarantee on every installation we carry out

Let's have a chat.

Got a question, or just want to talk through your options? We're always happy to help. Drop us a message and a friendly, Cornwall-based engineer will get back to you — no pressure, no jargon.

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