"If you're heading down the house renovation or extension route, it's likely that heating is one of the jobs to tackle on your list. It was certainly the case for heating expert, David Hilton, who had an air source heat pump installed when he extended his home in 2018. Although the property had been previously heated by an oil-fired boiler, home extension plans meant the heating had to be relocated, forcing him to make the decision to switch to a new system."
"There are many reasons for buying a house and for us it came down to size. Our family was increasing in numbers, and we were also conscious that we needed to be in a good, and convenient, school catchment area. But, because budget was limited, the house we eventually bought needed lots of work. And, when budget is limited there needs to be a priority list, which doesn't always cover everything you have on your wish list."
A homeowner and heating expert installed an air source heat pump during a 2018 extension, replacing an oil-fired combi boiler. The oil system had been retained after purchase because budget priorities favored other renovations and because there is no gas supply in the street. The extension made the boiler flue and oil tank inaccessible for refilling, forcing relocation of heating and prompting the switch to an air source heat pump. Family growth and school catchment needs influenced buying and renovation choices. The homeowner has since adjusted the system as technology evolved and anticipates further future changes.
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