Why Polgooth Homeowners Are Switching to Heat Pumps
Polgooth is a former tin mining village with a remarkable industrial history — it was once home to what investors including James Watt and Josiah Wedgwood described as the greatest tin mine in the world. Today it is a quiet community of stone cottages and converted mining buildings set in typical South Cornwall countryside, entirely off the mains gas grid. Polgooth's off-grid status makes it an ideal location for the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant when switching from oil to an air source heat pump. The village's stone cottages and period properties have the solid thermal mass that heat pumps handle well, and Cornwall's mild climate ensures excellent year-round COP performance of 3.5+. Many Polgooth properties have gardens well suited to external heat pump unit placement. CCS Heating & Renewables is just 5 miles away in St Blazey, making us among the closest MCS certified heat pump installers to Polgooth.
Why Polgooth homeowners choose air source heat pump installation
Polgooth sits 5 miles from our base, serves around 700 residents, with around 90% of homes off the mains gas grid — one of the strongest signals for heat pump suitability. A typical 8–12kW system in Polgooth costs £4,500–£8,500 after the £7,500 BUS grant and cuts heating running costs by 40–60% versus oil or LPG.
Property types we install in
Former mining cottages, Victorian stone houses, converted mining buildings, rural detached properties
- Solid-wall stone & granite properties: typically need 2–4 radiator upsizes and benefit from 9–12kW units.
- Inter-war semis & bungalows: usually 8–10kW with minimal fabric work required.
- Off-grid oil or LPG homes: the strongest economic case — running cost drops 40–60% after switching.
£7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme in Polgooth
Off-gas-grid area. Heritage interest around former mine workings. Standard permitted development applies to most residential properties. We handle every grant application end-to-end, deduct funding directly from your invoice, and register your system where required. Read more in our heat pump installation guide or our full grants page.
Coverage across Polgooth & nearby
Areas we cover: Serving Polgooth and the surrounding rural parishes between St Austell and Mevagissey
Postcodes served: PL26
700
Population
1295
kWh/m²/year solar
90%
Off gas grid
5 miles
From our base
Key local industries
Heat pumps in nearby areas
What We Offer
Our Services in Polgooth
Solar Panels
MCS certified solar PV installation for homes and businesses. Generate your own electricity, cut bills by up to 70%, and...
Battery Storage
Store excess solar energy and use it when you need it most. We install Foxstar, Tesla Powerwall, and SIG Energy battery ...
Boilers
Gas Safe registered boiler installation, replacement, and servicing. We fit Worcester Bosch, Vaillant, and Viessmann boi...
Underfloor Heating
Wet underfloor heating systems for new builds, extensions, and renovations. Provides warm, even heat throughout your hom...
EV Chargers
Home and commercial EV charger installation. We fit all major brands including Zappi, Ohme, and Easee with smart chargin...
Hot Water
Supply and installation of hot water cylinders including Mixergy smart cylinders and Megaflo unvented systems. Solar div...
As well as heat pumps, we also provide other energy services in Polgooth:
Our Process
How It Works
Free Survey
We visit your Polgooth property to assess your needs, measure heat loss, and discuss the best options.
Design & Quote
We design a bespoke system, identify all eligible grants including the £7,500 BUS scheme, and provide a transparent fixed-price quote.
Installation
Our MCS certified engineers install your system cleanly and efficiently, typically within 2–4 days, with minimal disruption to your home.
Aftercare
Full system handover, MCS certification, warranty registration, BUS grant application completion, and ongoing support when you need it.
Other Areas We Serve Near Polgooth
Customer Reviews
What Our Customers Say
"CCS installed our air source heat pump and the whole process was brilliant from start to finish. They handled the BUS grant application, and our heating bills have dropped significantly. The house is warmer than it ever was with our old oil boiler."
James & Sarah T.
St Austell
"We were nervous about switching from oil to a heat pump in our period cottage, but CCS made the whole process straightforward. The heat pump is quiet, efficient, and our oil delivery days are over. Brilliant job."
Mark & Louise R.
Fowey
"After much research we chose CCS for our heat pump installation and we are so glad we did. They took the time to explain everything, handled the grant paperwork, and the installation was completed in three days. Very professional team."
Margaret H.
Par
Our Work
Recent Projects Near Polgooth
Case studies from our team working across mid-Cornwall.
10 kW Daikin Heat Pump in a Victorian Terrace, St Austell
St Austell • 4-bedroom Victorian stone terrace
8 kW Vaillant Heat Pump with Underfloor Heating, Wadebridge
Wadebridge • 4-bedroom new build detached
12 kW Mitsubishi Heat Pump in a Stone Cottage Near Fowey
Fowey • 4-bedroom detached stone cottage
Useful Guides for Polgooth Homeowners
Replacing Your Oil Boiler with a Heat Pump in Cornwall
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