Practical, honest advice written specifically for homeowners and self-builders in Devon & Cornwall.
Realistic annual running costs vs gas and oil in Devon & Cornwall.
How to correctly size a heat pump for your property.
Realistic expectations for period and older properties in the South West.
Current installed costs and grant information for the region.
Detailed comparison of running costs in the South West.
When combining these systems makes sense.
When existing radiators can work, when they need changing, and what it costs.
When the combination works well, when it doesn’t, and realistic costs.
Underfloor heating downstairs with radiators upstairs — design, mixing valves, climate data and common mistakes.
Best systems and realistic costs when retrofitting older properties.
Which system is best for your project?
Realistic installed costs for different systems.
Comparing screed, overlay, structural boards and between-joist systems.
Clear breakdown of the different types available.
Which is better for your home and project?
When battery storage makes financial sense in Devon & Cornwall.
Realistic payback periods based on current tariffs and usage.
When combining these systems makes sense for South West homes.
How these three technologies work together.
Common issues and practical fixes.
Causes and how to avoid them in retrofit projects.
What to check and how to improve efficiency.
When to worry about heat pump noise.
Local planning pages: Exeter · Plymouth · Truro · Torquay · Barnstaple · Newquay · All locations
How our planning numbers are grounded in public kit and materials prices, plus a realistic install layer for Devon & Cornwall.