Boiler Servicing &
Aura Heating Plans

During your site survey, our engineers will look at your existing system, the size of your radiators, and the design of the existing pipework. We'll also ascertain where the heat pump can be placed and assess the type and efficiency of your existing insulation. 

In addition, we'll carry out a sound assessment, which is necessary for compliance with planning requirements. This will ensure that any noise the unit produces doesn't exceed a certain level.

While the units produce some noise, it is not excessive, and we have not received complaints regarding noisy appliances. We find an Air Source Heat Pump noise is similar to an electric toothbrush or an electric shaver.

Like Satellite TV dishes (when they grew in popularity), were given ‘Permitted Development’ (PD) rights Heat  Pumps are the same. In most cases do not need Planning Permission for an Air Source Heat Pump. As part of the pre-installation checks an assessment should be done to ensure that the installation will meet the PD rights or advise you of what steps may be taken to meet the PD rights if it doesn’t. Sometimes, this is as simple as putting a wooden structure over the heat pump but alternatively you may need to apply to your local authority if you cannot meet the PD rights. If you live in a Conservation Area or your property is Listed, then it is likely you will need Planning approval from your local authority.

Absolutely. Heat Pumps can replace both oil and gas boilers, as well as electric storage heaters. In addition, they are more efficient than all these types of heating, potentially saving you upwards of £1,000 per year on energy bills. 

You can combine your Air Source Heat Pump with solar panels to create a super-efficient and environmentally friendly system. Depending on the size of your solar array, you may even be able to power your Heat Pump entirely with solar energy.

Heat Pumps are capable of heating your entire property. We'll determine the pump size needed to heat your home at the site survey and recommend radiator sizes if required. We have fitted Heat Pumps in three-bedroom semi-detached houses as the sole heating source, as well as small one bedroom properties and also larger 5/6 bedroom houses. A heat pump is sized to heat the property, based on the heat the property requires, this should be individual to each installation. 

Its one of the biggest myths that heat pumps are only suitable for new build properties, naturally the newer the property the better the overall insulation envelope of the property and the smaller size heat pump you would need. However, at Aura Heating we only install into the ‘Retrofit Market’ and have installed heat pumps successfully in properties that have been built well over the 100 years ago. Our energy assessment will calculate the heat that is required within the property to ensure the heat pump is suitable, and capable of heating the home.