Air Source Heat Pump Installation in Polruan

Polruan is accessible only by the foot ferry from Fowey — there are no road links into the village from that direction. This physical isolation means oil deliveries require a tanker to approach from the Bodinnick direction on a single-track road, and certain streets are simply inaccessible by large vehicle. For a number of properties, oil deliveries are already unreliable. The case for switching to a heat pump is more compelling here than almost anywhere else we serve.

98% off-gas: every property is a heat pump candidate

Polruan is 98% off the mains gas grid. Oil heating is universal. At 2025–26 oil prices, a typical 2–3 bedroom Polruan cottage spends £1,100–£1,600 per year on heating fuel. A heat pump with SCOP 3.2 in Polruan's mild estuary microclimate delivers the same heat for £650–£950 of electricity. The BUS grant brings the installation cost to a level where the 10-year saving regularly exceeds £4,000.

Installing in narrow streets and heritage buildings

We install heat pumps in difficult access situations as a matter of course. Polruan's narrow streets mean equipment is carried by hand for the final stretch on many installations. Our surveyors assess street access, passage width, and scaffold or lift requirements during the initial visit — no surprises on installation day.

For heritage cottages within the conservation area, rear courtyard or wall-mounted outdoor unit placement is the standard approach. Most Polruan cottages have some rear space, however narrow. Atlantic salt air is factored into all equipment specifications — we use stainless-steel fins and corrosion-resistant enclosures within 300m of the sea. Book a free survey.