Heat pumps and Preston housing stock

Preston covers a broader housing mix than most Lancashire towns — central Victorian terraces in Avenham and Plungington, post-war semis through Ribbleton, larger detached stock in Fulwood and Penwortham, and newer suburban estates throughout. Each needs a different heat-loss conversation.

Postcodes covered

Preston sits inside the Thermova service area — PR1, PR2, PR3, PR4, PR5. Our base is Harbury, 33 Derby Road, Poulton-le-Fylde (FY6), so we're routinely on the road across Blackpool, Lytham, Fleetwood, Preston and the wider Fylde Coast.

Local planning & site considerations

Most of central Preston is outside Conservation Areas, but Penwortham and parts of Fulwood have older protected zones — we check at survey. Local planning is generally permissive of heat pumps on Permitted Development.

The Thermova approach — the same wherever we install

  • Heat-loss survey on site, not a desk estimate. Room-by-room measurement; design flow temperature written down.
  • Founder-led. Graham personally signs off every design.
  • Measured outcomes. Our public Lytham case study shows the year-one SCOP and CO₂ reduction in real numbers — not a brochure figure.
  • £7,500 grant handled. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme is administered through an accredited MCS umbrella arrangement and deducted from your invoice.

See the full air source heat pump service overview

This page focuses on installs in Preston. For the full service overview — what's included, how the design works, what to expect — see the main service page.

Frequently asked questions

Do you actually install in Preston?
Yes. Thermova's base is Harbury, 33 Derby Road, Poulton-le-Fylde (FY6 7AF) — Preston (PR1, PR2, PR3, PR4, PR5) is in our core service area. Same team surveys and installs.
How fast can you get out to survey?
Typical survey lead time is one to two weeks from first call. Emergency situations (boiler failed, no heat) we'll prioritise where possible — call +44 7976 015890.
Do you handle the £7,500 grant on local installs?
Yes. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme is administered on every eligible install through an accredited MCS umbrella arrangement. £7,500 is deducted directly from your invoice (or £9,000 if you're replacing oil or LPG heating, under the April 2026 amendment) — you don't fill in any forms with Ofgem.
What if my property has planning restrictions?
Most heat pump installs fall under Permitted Development in England and Wales. Conservation Areas and listed buildings need consent — we check at survey and route the planning application ourselves where it's needed.
How does your install differ from a national installer?
We design and install one property at a time, personally. Graham signs off every design. Our published Lytham case study shows the year-one performance numbers — measured, not modelled. You meet the people responsible for your install, not a salesperson.
What if I've had a quote elsewhere already?
Bring it. We're happy to second-opinion an existing quote — usually free, no obligation. The most common issue we see is undersized radiator changes for the design flow temperature.

Explore further

Air source heat pumpsSee the page Solar panelsSee the page Battery storageSee the page £7,500 Boiler Upgrade SchemeSee the page Landlord servicesSee the page Lytham case study (measured SCOP 3.8)See the page

Next step

Book a free assessment for your Preston property

We'll survey on site, model the system, and arrange the £7,500 grant route through our accredited umbrella arrangement, and give you a fixed quote. No obligation, no commission-driven pitch.

Book a free assessment Call +44 7976 015890