Air Source Heat Pump Installation in Truro

Cornwall's Capital: Heat Pump Demand Across All Sectors

Truro is unique among Cornwall's towns — it combines the grant-eligible off-gas social housing of Trelander and Malabar with the premium self-funded detached market of Kenwyn and Highertown (properties averaging £531,000–£880,000), and the policy mandate from Cornwall Council itself (headquartered here) targeting carbon neutrality by 2030. Three very different customer profiles, all pointing toward heat pumps.

HEAT Cornwall: Free Heat Pumps for Eligible Truro Households

The HEAT Cornwall scheme provides free or heavily subsidised renewable energy measures — including heat pumps — for low-income households earning under £30,000 per year. The Trelander estate, Malabar, Rosedale, and Gloweth areas include a high proportion of HEAT-eligible properties. We help homeowners establish eligibility and apply during the free survey visit, at no extra cost.

Property Types & Specific Suitability

• Georgian & Victorian listed terraces (Lemon Street, Ferris Town): Listed building consent required alongside any heat pump installation. Our engineers are experienced with Truro's heritage properties. Typically require 4–6 radiator upgrades.
• 1960s–80s social housing (Trelander, Malabar, Rosedale): Often off-gas or with old electric storage heaters — ideal BUS grant candidates. Good garden space for external heat pump units.
• 1930s semis (Tregolls): Cavity wall insulation and loft insulation readily available. 8–10kW units, typically 0–2 radiator upgrades needed.
• Langarth Garden Village: 3,550 new homes planned to the northwest. Required by planning to incorporate renewable heating — creating a major new market over the coming decade.

Running Costs: Truro Heat Pump vs Gas Boiler

At current energy prices, a well-designed heat pump system in Truro typically costs 15–25% less to run annually than a modern gas boiler. When the heat pump is paired with solar panels, summer running costs can fall to near zero. See our detailed heat pump vs gas boiler cost comparison and Truro heat pump guide.