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Case Studies

Practising What We Preach: Our Managing Director’s Heat Pump Journey

Would we install a heat pump in our own home? Absolutely. Discover how thoughtful design, intelligent controls and careful planning transformed our Managing Director's 1910 home into an award-winning retrofit.
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Rear view of Emma Bohan's Sheffield home showing the Samsung EHS air source heat pump installed in the garden alongside the renovated property.

Solar Panel and Battery Storage Installation in Kinross

We transformed a south-facing roof into a high-performance solar panel and battery storage system, helping a Kinross homeowner generate more of their own electricity and future-proof their home.
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Aerial view of a completed solar panel installation on a detached home in Kinross.

Replacing Oil Heating with an Air Source Heat Pump in Ashbourne

As part of a renovation project, this 100-year-old detached home in Ashbourne replaced its oil heating system with a Grant Aerona 15.5kW air source heat pump, supported by the Boiler Upgrade Scheme.
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Grant Aerona 15.5kW R290 air source heat pump installed outside a detached off-gas home in Ashbourne, Derbyshire.

Victorian Mid-Terrace Retrofit with an Air Source Heat Pump – A sustainable upgrade for a characterful home

A Victorian mid-terrace in Greater Manchester was transformed with an air source heat pump and insulation upgrades, cutting heating costs by around 77% while making the home warmer, more comfortable, and future-proof. We delivered a bespoke installation tailored to the property’s unique challenges.
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Ariston air source heat pump mounted on the side of a Victorian brick-built terraced house, wrapped in matching brick vinyl to blend with the exterior.

Solar Panel and Battery Storage Installation in New Mills

We designed a 5.4kWp solar panel and Tesla Powerwall 3 battery storage system for a home in New Mills, helping the homeowner generate more of their own electricity and reduce reliance on the grid.
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Completed solar PV installation on a detached home with a dormer roof.

Ground Source Heat Pump for a Grade I Listed Elizabethan Gatehouse

Located in Staffordshire, Tixall Gatehouse is a striking example of Elizabethan architecture and all that remains of the original Tixall Hall, which was demolished in 1927.
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Tixall gatehouse

How an Air Source Heat Pump Transformed a Highland Home

Discover how the Jacksons transformed their Highland croft with a smart, eco-friendly air source heat pump—saving energy, reducing costs, and enjoying effortless comfort year-round.
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Close-up of the Jacksons' home courtyard with a modern extension featuring glass panels, a potted tree in the foreground, and stunning Highland peaks visible in the background.

Air Source Heat Pump Victorian house in Leeds

In our latest case study, we partnered with Canopy Housing to retrofit a 3-bedroom Victorian terrace in Leeds with an energy-efficient Ariston NIMBUS Pocket 5kW air source heat pump. 
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Ariston Nimus Heat Pump outside a property in Leeds

Air Source Heat Pump for Workshop & Office

A bespoke heating solution for Startin Tractors - a commercial workshop and office facility located in Twycross, near Coventry. Commissioned by Cooper Construction, a repeat client, this project required an efficient, flexible heating system that could provide reliable comfort across distinct zones within the facility.
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A large Clade Air Source Heat Pump

Air Source Heat Pump for Self-build in Sheffield

In this case study we help seasoned self-builders Sue and Mike, transform their latest project - a detached 4 bedroom bungalow in Sheffield into a cosy and energy efficicent home with the installation of a 5kW Air Source Heat Pump.
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Sue and Mike Housley stood next to thier 5kW Vaillant Air Source Heat Pump outdoor unit. Sue is wearing a white top with a black pattern on it with red trousers and fluffy slippers, she is smiling and leaning on the heat pump. Mike is on the left of the heat pump and is wearing a blue and white striped top and dark blue jeans and work boots. He is smiling and giving a thumbs up.

Air Source Heat Pump Retrofit for Stockport 4-Bedroom

We recently had the pleasure of working with Richard, the owner of a 4-bedroom Victorian semi-detached house in Stockport, on an exciting project to retrofit an air source heat pump (ASHP) into his home.
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A semi-detached Victoriuan brick built house with extension. The house has solar panels and car parking out front

Air source heat pump installation for a new build detached cottage in Perth, Scotland*

Our 4th year apprentice Ben recently completed this 'installation' of an air source heat pump at his energy-efficient new build home in Perth
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A 'lego' house with a green roof and white walls, sat on 'lego' grass with a white fence and flowers around it. Next to the house is a 'lego' air source heat pump' - all made with Lego.

IMS wins Vaillant ‘Heat Pump Challenge’ At South Barn, Matlock

Vaillant partnered with Kevin McCloud TV presenter & Architecture Pundit on a Heat Pump Challenge to find different types of property that prove heat pumps are possible. Read on to find out more about our winning project.
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South Barn, a 400 yearl od Grade 2 listed barn conversion in matlock

Ground Source Heat Pump Installation Dunkeld Self-Build

In our latest video one of our Scottish customers shares why he chose to install a heat pump in his self-build, and his experience of working with IMS Heat Pumps as his preferred installer.
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A man stands on a building site, outside a large detached house that is almost built.

Air source heat pump installation for Coldwell Dairy

Converting several old dairy buildings, our clients primary goal was to find a heating system that offered both efficiency and comfort throughout each barn conversion.
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Air source heat pump installation for farmhouse renovation

Members of our team helped a family develop their home on this self-build project. They completed a full scale renovation of an existing farmhouse and conversion barns to form one dwelling with a large floor area of 450m2.
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Farmhouse renewable heat conversion

Air source heat pump installation Victorian end-terrace

The owners of a Victorian terraced house were looking to reduce their carbon footprint and upgrade their home's heating system.
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Is your home heat pump ready?

Air source heat pump installation for timber bungalow

The owners of a 17-year-old self-built timber-framed bungalow wanted a heating solution that was both cost-effective and environmentally friendly. Tired of dealing with expensive oil prices and the mess and smell that came with oil changes, they started considering a heat pump as an alternative.
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Picture of a self-built bungalow in the sunshine.

Hybrid air source heat pump in East Lothian

A splendid Country Villa, constructed in the 1770s amidst a charming Parkland setting in East Lothian, Scotland, exemplifies the architectural style of that era.
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Kilduff House

Heat pump installation for Hade Edge Junior & Infant School

Located high in the Pennines this school experiences some harsh Yorkshire winters, so when they decided to build the new school hall a robust and cost-effective solution was required.
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Hade Edge Junior & Infant School

Ground source heat pump installation for a stone barn

A large residential barn conversion situated in a quite location near the village of Taddington now benefits from a new and highly efficient ground source heating system. The characterful 150 year old barn was once used as a cow shed and was owned previously by the Chatsworth Estate.
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Top Yard Barn environmental heating

Ground source heat pump installation for a Scottish new build

Carleatheran is a new build home located near the small rural village of Fintry Stirlingshire, and is set within the beautiful back drop of the Campsie Hills
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Carleathean ground source heat pump project

Heat pump installation for 18th Century Barn Conversion

A heat pump that drives energy from an array of horizontal ground loops placed 1 meter below the surface of an adjacent field.
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Historic barn heat pump conversion

Ground source heat pump installation for cottage & chapel

Known as Halter Devil Farm, this unusual cottage, with Chapel attached, is situated near Hulland Ward. It has an interesting story to tell but more about the legend later.
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Farm renewable heat conversion

Commercial Ground source heat pump installation (Arden Winch)

Our latest video showcases an installation of a a 12-kilowatt CTC GSi unit with an integrated hot water cylinder, connected to two 125-meter boreholes at Arden Winch, a commercial distributor of personal protective equipment and janitorial supplies. The heat pump replaced the gas boiler that was used to heat their offices.
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Arden Winch Main

Ground source heat pump installation for Benty Grange

Near to Monyash on the site of Benty Grange is a newly opened self-catering holiday accommodation. With seven bedrooms, all en-suite, a large kitchen, dining room and cosy lounge, the building is provided with heating and domestic hot water from a ground source heat pump.
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Holiday home renewable heat installation

Ground source heat pump installation for Sydnope Stand

GRT Architects required a heating solution for the exciting renovation and extension of this Victorian folly.
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Sydnope stand ground source heat pump project

Ground source heat pump installation for Thornbridge Outdoors

This new-build property is a council-operated residential centre for disabled and disadvantaged children, helping them partake in outdoor activities.
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Thornbridge Outdoors

Ground source heat pump installation in Historic Prison

It is said that this early C19 building formed part of the quarters used to house French officers captured during the Napoleonic War.
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Prison Conversion Renewable Heat