Why Porthpean Homeowners Are Switching to Heat Pumps
Porthpean is a small coastal community of around 300 residents on the eastern edge of St Austell Bay, approximately 4 miles from our base in Pool, Redruth. The village is entirely off the mains gas grid, with properties relying on oil or LPG central heating. This makes Porthpean an ideal location for the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant when switching to an air source heat pump. With average property prices around £396,000, Porthpean attracts buyers seeking coastal living within easy reach of St Austell, and modern energy efficiency is increasingly important for property values and running costs. The coastal location ensures mild winters and excellent year-round COP performance of 3.5+, while the village's mix of period cottages and modern properties offers varied heat pump installation opportunities. CCS Heating & Renewables has extensive experience with off-grid coastal properties and delivers professional heat pump installations throughout the PL26 area.
Common property types in Porthpean: Coastal cottages, detached houses, modern properties, period stone buildings
Off-gas-grid coastal community. Standard permitted development applies to most residential properties.
Areas we cover from Porthpean: Serving Porthpean, Porthpean Beach, and the coastal area east of St Austell Bay
Postcodes served: PL26
What We Offer
Our Services in Porthpean
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 Porthpean:
Our Process
How It Works
Free Survey
We visit your Porthpean 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 Porthpean
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 Porthpean
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
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