MCS-Certified Air Source Heat Pump Installers in Edinburgh and East Lothian
Renew-Able Solutions designs and installs Vaillant aroTHERM plus air source heat pump systems for homes across Edinburgh, East Lothian and wider Scotland. Every proposal is based on the property, its heat-loss calculation, existing emitters, insulation and the household’s heating and hot-water needs. We are an MCS-certified and RECC-approved Scottish installer. Our team manages the 3D internal LiDAR survey, system design, installation, commissioning, handover and MCS documentation, with clear advice on likely performance and any radiator or electrical upgrades required. Costs, running performance and available funding depend on the individual property and current scheme rules. We provide property-specific figures following survey rather than generic savings or payback promises. Related options include air-to-air heat pumps, solar PV and battery storage; see all our renewable energy and heating services.
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Our heat pump work starts with a detailed property assessment and room-by-room heat-loss calculation. We consider insulation, radiator or underfloor-heating requirements, flow temperatures, outdoor-unit positioning, hot-water demand, electrical supply and planning constraints before recommending a system. Renew-Able Solutions installs and commissions MCS-compliant systems and provides customers with operating guidance, certification and ongoing servicing support.
Heat Pump Options and Services in Edinburgh
Our core heat pump services are Vaillant aroTHERM plus air source heat pump installation and air-to-air heat pump systems. Every system and capacity is confirmed through a 3D internal LiDAR survey, room-by-room heat-loss assessment and technical design. Ground-source and water-source projects require separate specialist feasibility work and are not part of our standard installation service.
What should your heat-pump proposal include?
Ask for the room-by-room heat-loss assessment, proposed equipment and design flow temperature, any radiator or pipework changes, hot-water provision, outdoor-unit location, electrical work, commissioning and aftercare. These details make quotations easier to compare and establish whether the design suits your home.
Read our heat-pump installation cost guide and Scottish heat-pump funding guide. Funding eligibility and approval must be checked for your own circumstances before committing to work.
Request a heat-pump survey — include your postcode, existing heating system and any planned renovation or insulation work.
Air Source Heat Pumps
Air source heat pumps extract heat from the outside air to provide space heating and hot water. They can perform well in Scottish conditions when correctly sized and designed around the property’s heat loss, emitters and target flow temperature.
Ground Source Heat Pumps
Ground-source systems require suitable land, groundworks or borehole access and a specialist feasibility assessment. They are not part of our standard installation service; our core offering is Vaillant air source and air-to-air heat pump systems.
Water Source Heat Pumps
Water source systems may be possible where a suitable loch, river or groundwater source is available. These projects require specialist design and may need landowner consent, environmental assessment and regulatory approval before work can proceed.
Air-to-Air Heat Pumps
Air-to-air systems provide efficient space heating and, where the selected equipment allows, cooling. They can suit individual rooms, extensions and properties without wet central heating. System size, indoor-unit locations and permissions are confirmed by survey.
Our Heat Pump Installation Process
Get a Free Heat Pump Consultation
Tell us about your property, current heating system and what you would like to achieve. We’ll explain the next steps and arrange a survey where appropriate.
Why Choose a Heat Pump for Your Edinburgh Property?
Heat pumps move heat rather than producing it through combustion. Their real-world efficiency depends on correct sizing, system design, flow temperature, controls, installation quality and how the property is used.
Heat Pump Servicing & Maintenance in Edinburgh
Regular servicing helps maintain safe, reliable operation and can support manufacturer warranty requirements. The required checks and service interval depend on the heat pump model and its warranty terms.
Why Choose Renew-Able Solutions As Your Heat Pump Installer in Edinburgh
What Our Customers Say About Us
Frequently Asked Questions
Our survey includes a 3D internal LiDAR scan to capture the property layout and room dimensions. We use this information alongside a room-by-room heat-loss assessment, checks of the existing heating system, proposed outdoor-unit position and electrical supply to develop a property-specific design.
Renew-Able Solutions installs Vaillant aroTHERM plus air source heat pump systems. The exact model and capacity are selected following the property survey, room-by-room heat-loss calculations and detailed system design.
Yes. A correctly surveyed, sized and commissioned air source heat pump is designed to provide heating through Scottish winter conditions. Performance depends on the property, required flow temperature, emitter sizing, controls and the quality of the overall design.
Often, but this must be checked rather than assumed. We complete room-by-room heat-loss calculations and assess each radiator or underfloor-heating zone at the proposed flow temperature. Some properties need selected radiator upgrades to deliver the required heat efficiently.
We size the system from a room-by-room heat-loss calculation and the property’s design conditions, not from floor area alone. The design also considers flow temperature, radiators or underfloor heating, hot-water demand, electrical supply, outdoor-unit location and the manufacturer’s operating data.
The work can include the outdoor unit, indoor hydraulic equipment, hot-water cylinder, controls, electrical connection, pipework and any agreed radiator upgrades. The final scope is confirmed after survey and design, with the system commissioned and explained to the customer on completion.
The programme depends on the property and the agreed scope, including any cylinder, pipework, electrical or radiator work. We provide a project-specific installation schedule with the quotation rather than promising a standard duration for every home.
Many domestic installations may fall within permitted-development rules when the relevant conditions are met. Listed buildings, flats, conservation areas and some locations can need additional consent, so planning requirements are checked for the specific property before installation.
Funding and eligibility can change and may depend on the property, the applicant and the proposed system. As an MCS-certified installer, Renew-Able Solutions can explain the installation requirements and help customers understand the current application process, but eligibility should be confirmed for each project.
Installation cost depends on the heat-loss design, selected equipment, hot-water cylinder, electrical work, pipework and any radiator upgrades. Running costs depend on heat demand, flow temperature, controls, electricity tariff and how the system is used. We provide property-specific design information and a detailed quotation rather than generic savings guarantees.
Modern units are designed for residential use, but sound levels and siting still matter. We assess the proposed position, manufacturer data, nearby windows and boundaries as part of the design and discuss suitable options before installation.
Regular servicing helps maintain safe, efficient and reliable operation. A service typically includes checks of the outdoor unit, filters or strainers where applicable, system pressure, controls, electrical connections, refrigerant-related components and overall performance in line with the manufacturer’s requirements.
Yes. Solar PV can contribute electricity while it is generating, and battery storage can help manage when electricity is imported or used. The benefit depends on generation, household demand, tariff, battery strategy and heat-pump operation, so the technologies should be designed together around the property.
An air source heat pump requires electricity and will normally stop during a power cut. When power returns, the system should restart in accordance with its controls. Any backup-power proposal must be designed around the heat pump’s electrical demand and the property’s essential-load requirements.
Yes, many oil- or LPG-heated properties can be suitable. The existing system, heat loss, hot-water arrangement, emitters, insulation, electrical supply and outdoor-unit position are assessed before a replacement design is recommended.
Yes. A correctly designed system can provide space heating and domestic hot water, usually using a compatible hot-water cylinder. Cylinder sizing, target temperatures, controls and household hot-water demand are considered during the design.
Yes. Underfloor heating can work well with the lower flow temperatures commonly used by heat pumps. The pipe layout, floor construction, controls, required heat output and existing manifold arrangement must still be checked as part of the design.
Not every property needs an upgrade, but the electrical supply, consumer unit, protective devices, cable route and other major loads must be assessed. We confirm the electrical requirements for the selected equipment as part of the survey and design.
Space requirements depend on the selected unit and manufacturer instructions. The position must allow suitable airflow, access for servicing, condensate management and appropriate separation from obstacles, windows and boundaries, while also considering sound and appearance.
Heat pumps generally work best with steady, weather-compensated operation rather than frequent short heating cycles. We commission the manufacturer controls for the designed flow temperature and explain how to use the system. Compatibility with third-party smart controls must be checked for the chosen design.
COP describes efficiency at a particular test condition, while SCOP estimates performance across a heating season. These figures are useful for comparing equipment, but expected performance also depends on weather, flow temperature, emitter sizing, controls, hot-water demand and installation quality.
MCS certification provides an independently assessed framework for design, installation, commissioning and documentation. It may also be required for certain funding routes. Renew-Able Solutions designs and installs qualifying systems in line with the applicable MCS requirements.
Yes. Renew-Able Solutions provides air source heat pump servicing and can assess faults and performance issues. The appropriate work depends on the manufacturer, model, system condition and availability of parts, so we confirm the scope after reviewing the installation.
It may be possible, but flats can involve additional constraints such as suitable outdoor space, sound, planning, freeholder or factor approval, shared areas, pipe routes and electrical capacity. These points must be assessed for the specific property.
Sometimes a hybrid or staged arrangement may be technically possible, but it is not automatically the best option and can affect design, controls, efficiency and funding eligibility. We assess the property and discuss the intended operating strategy before recommending a solution.
Contact Renew-Able Solutions to arrange a property survey. We complete the 3D internal LiDAR scan, room-by-room heat-loss assessment and technical checks, then prepare a property-specific design, equipment proposal and detailed quotation.
