Why Choose Artimus Renewables for Your Heat Pump?
Artimus Renewables is a family-run business based near Lincoln, specialising in renewable energy systems that are designed around the property, not forced into a standard package.
A heat pump can be an excellent low-carbon heating option, but only when it is specified, designed and installed properly. We assess the building, heating demand, hot water requirements and existing system before recommending the right approach.
MCS Approved Installer
Every installation meets the standards required to access export tariffs and government-backed incentives.
Designed Around Your Property
We assess the building properly before recommending a system, including heat loss, insulation, radiators, pipework, hot water requirements, available space and how the property is used.
No High-Pressure Sales
You deal directly with Steve and the team, not a commission-driven salesperson. We explain what is suitable, what may need changing and whether a heat pump is the right option for your property.
Warranty Cover
We only fit kit with proper warranty cover. Our systems are backed by manufacturers with reliable UK technical support, which is why our customers come back to us for additional work years later.
Honest Pricing
We may not be the cheapest quote you receive, but you'll get long-term value, a system that performs as designed, and a team that's still here if you need us.
Full Accreditations
MCS, NAPIT, TrustMark, RECC and BPEC certified.
Benefits of Heat Pumps
A correctly designed heat pump can provide efficient heating and hot water while helping reduce reliance on fossil-fuel heating. The benefits include:
1. Lower-Carbon Heating
Heat pumps use electricity to move heat rather than burning fuel at the property. This can help reduce carbon emissions, especially when paired with a cleaner electricity supply or solar PV.
2. Efficient Heating Performance
A well-designed heat pump can produce several units of heat for every unit of electricity used. The actual efficiency depends on the system, property heat loss, flow temperature and how the heating is used.
3. Suitable for Many Existing Homes
Heat pumps can work well in older and retrofit properties when the wider heating system is designed correctly. Radiators, pipework, insulation and hot water storage all need to be considered.
4. Boiler Upgrade Scheme Support
Eligible installations may qualify for support through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme. The scheme is installer-led, and grant values depend on the property, heating system, technology type and current criteria.
5. Long-Term Heating Upgrade
A heat pump is not just a replacement appliance. It is a whole heating-system upgrade, which means it can improve comfort when the system is properly specified, installed and set up.
What’s Included in an Artimus Heat Pump Installation?
Initial suitability check based on your property, current heating system and requirements
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Survey of the building, insulation, heating system and available space
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Room-by-room heat-loss assessment where required
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Heat pump system design based on the heating and hot water demand
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Advice on air-source, ground-source or water-source options where appropriate
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Assessment of radiators, pipework, underfloor heating and heat emitters
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Hot water cylinder advice and installation where needed
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Outdoor unit, ground-loop or plant-room location planning
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Electrical works required for the installation
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Boiler Upgrade Scheme guidance for eligible projects
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Installation, commissioning and system setup
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Handover, including controls, warranty information and how to use the system efficiently
Which Type of Heat Pump Is Right for My Property?
Different heat pump systems suit different properties. The right choice depends on the building, available space, budget, heat demand and practical installation requirements.
Air-Source Heat Pumps
Air-source heat pumps are often the most practical option for homes and small business premises.
They are usually best suited to:
Homes replacing gas, oil, LPG or direct electric heating
Properties with suitable outdoor space for the unit
Retrofit projects where the heating system can be designed correctly
Installations where a simpler setup is preferred compared with ground works
Ground-Source Heat Pumps
Ground-source heat pumps may be suitable where there is enough land or where a borehole option is practical.
They are usually best suited to:
Properties with suitable land availability
Larger plots where ground loops can be installed
Projects where the additional design and ground works are justified
Customers looking for a more specialist system where the site conditions support it
Water-Source Heat Pumps
Water-source heat pumps are more specialist and depend heavily on site conditions.
They may be suitable for:
Properties with access to an appropriate water source
Projects where permissions, water availability and design requirements can be met
Specialist installations where the source conditions make this approach viable
We will only recommend a system type if it is suitable for the property and project.
The manufacturers we install
Our approvals relevant to heat pumps
How Heat Pumps Work
A heat pump moves heat from one place to another using refrigerant and electricity. In a typical air-to-water heat pump system, heat is taken from the outside air and transferred into water for your heating and hot water system.
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Refrigerant inside the system absorbs that heat and changes state as part of the heating cycle.
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The compressor raises the temperature so the heat can be used inside the property.
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Heat is transferred into the heating system, usually supplying radiators, underfloor heating and a hot water cylinder.
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The system is controlled to maintain the required indoor temperature and hot water supply.
A heat pump is different from a combi boiler. It usually works best when it runs at lower flow temperatures for longer periods, which is why correct design, radiator sizing, pipework and controls matter.
Boiler Upgrade Scheme Support
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme can provide grant funding towards eligible heat pump installations in England and Wales.
The scheme is installer-led, and eligible installations must meet the relevant criteria. Grant values depend on the heat pump type, property, existing heating system, eligibility rules and current scheme criteria.
We can help you understand whether the Boiler Upgrade Scheme may apply before you decide whether to move forward.
Who We Are
Artimus Renewables, based near Lincoln, is a family-operated business focused on renewable energy installations. We specialize in heat pumps, solar PV, wind turbines, and EV charging solutions while ensuring ethical operations and meeting client expectations. Our dedication to quality installations helps create a sustainable future.
Why choose Artimus?
Take a look at our Google reviews on our Reviews page and you’ll get a good idea of how happy our customers are.
We always ensure that the installation will perform as described and that you will have a solution that meets an agreed design. The solution might not be exactly what you initially thought you wanted – that's because we won't install a poor solution just to make you happy or line our pockets. We will install the right solution for your property and your budget.
We also only fit equipment that has reliable technical support and warranty cover. This means we might not be the cheapest quote you receive but you will definitely get long-term value for money with us.
Meet the team
Steve
Bossman, when he is allowed
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Matt
Engineer, Fran and Steve's youngest of three children
Gren
Engineer, good friend of many years
Fran
Accounts, admin, on-site catering and keeping bossman in check
Ringo
Site security
Spong
Ringo's manager
Contact Us For A Free No Obligation Quote
Have a question or would like more information? Get in touch with our friendly team using the contact form below, or give Steve a call directly on 07743 193390.
Based in Lincoln, covering the whole of Lincolnshire and beyond.
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Heat Pump FAQs
How do heat pumps work?
A heat pump uses a refrigerant to extract heat from one place and source and then transfers that heat to another place and medium. For example, taking heat from the air and transferring it to water for a heating system; an air to water system. In the process of transferring the heat the temperature is raised to a usable level where it can heat the water in a hot water tank and the radiators for heating.
Do heat pumps work as well as conventional boilers?
Absolutely, in fact they work better than boilers, as long as the system is correctly designed and installed, including making sure the radiators and pipework are appropriate. When we visit you to assess the suitability for a heat pump and put together our quote, we check all aspects of your property, insulation and existing heating system in order to recommend the best solution for your home or business premises.
Are heat pumps suitable for older properties?
Heat pumps work well in older houses, if the system is designed and installed correctly. The amount heat needed to heat the house remains the same regardless of how the heat is delivered. The key to succeeding with an older property is to deliver the correct amount to heat to each room.
Are air source heat pumps noisy?
No. Older heat pumps do have a reputation for being noisy, but manufacturers have made considerable improvements in recent years to reduce the noise impact of their products. For example, the Samsung 5kW R290 integrated heat pump has a sound pressure level of 55dB(A) at the heat pump; at three meters the noise level is the equivalent of a quite whisper. The Samsung 16kW unit has a sound pressure level of 65dB(A) at the unit and at three metres this is the equivalent of whispered conversation at 2 m. So you will be able to hear the unit close-up but at 3m the impact is minimal.
How do you measure the performance of heat pumps and the effect on cost?
For most people, performance will equate to how much does it cost to run. The key measures of performance are the “Coefficient of Performance" (CoP) and the “Seasonal Coefficient of Performance” (SCoP). The CoP is the instantaneous measurement of output for one kW of input. For example, if a unit has 1 kW of going in but provides 3.5kW of heat out it’s Cop is 3.5. The SCoP is the CoP averaged out over a typical year and operating conditions and so is of more use when determining the running cost of a heat pump. The SCoP is affected by many factors but the one we have most control over is the output flow temperature of the heat pump. For example, A Vaillant 12kW R290 monblock has a SCoP of 4.88 at a flow temp of 35 degrees C and a SCoP of 3.63 at a flow temp of 55 degrees C. What this means is the heat pump uses around 34% less electricity at the lower flow temperature.
Is replacing a conventional boiler with a heat pump cost effective?
Yes. There is currently a £7,500 grant available with the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, making the installation cost very affordable. Installation costs start at around £1,500 with the Boiler Upgrade Scheme. A typical installation generally costs between £1,500 and 4,000.
What is the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS)?
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) provides homeowners, landlords and small business owners with a £7,500 grant towards the installation of a heat pump to replace an existing heating system using fossil fuels - subject to qualifying criteria.
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) questions, answers, key points and overview of the process
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The government will give you £7,500, in most cases, to replace gas, oil, electric, coal and wood powered heating systems.
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Yes, £7,500 towards the cost which means you may be able to replace your boiler for less than the cost of installing a replacement oil or gas boiler.
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And, if designed and installed correctly, will cost less to run than the equivalent gas system.
What you need to do:
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Own the property or have consent from the property owner
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Be heating with gas, oil, direct electric, wood coal.
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Have a current Energy Performance Certificate, we can help with this
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Have not previously had a government grant for that property for a heat pump
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Not be social housing
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Have a hot water tank or a location where one can be installed
What we do:
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Carry out a no obligation quick survey to check suitability
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Provide a rough cost to you so you can decide
Once you have in principle agreed to proceed, we:
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Carry out a detailed survey to determine the heat loss by room and for the whole property
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Design a suitable system
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Provide a detailed quote
Once you have formally agreed to proceed, we:
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Apply for the grant and once approved, agree a date with you for the installation.
Keys points for the heating design:
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You need to have a hot water tank or somewhere where one can be fitted; a heat pump is not designed to provide hot water on demand such as a combi boiler.
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The radiators may need to be sized up. This enables the heat pump to be set to run at a lower temperature which results in it using less electricity to heat the property. It saves money. By sizing up we try to keep the height and width the same but fit a triple bank radiator. However, we may need to increase the overall size.
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Somewhere to put the heat pump. It needs a good air flow and is connected to the tank with 28mm pipes.
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The heating pipework will generally be suitable to use with the heat pump but there are some exceptions. The main feed and return pipes need to be 22mm or larger but microbore to the radiators is generally okay.
So why not get in touch at:
enquiries@artimus-limited.co.uk
Or go to the Government website:
https://www.gov.uk/apply-boiler-upgrade-scheme/check-if-youre-eligible
Heat Pump manufacturers we install
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Samsung is a leading global innovator in heating solutions, known for its high-efficiency, user-friendly Air Source Heat Pumps (EHS) that provide both heating and hot water for homes. The company has a strong presence in the heat pump market, praised for its cutting-edge technology, straightforward installation, and quiet, reliable performance suitable for various home types, including new builds, refurbishments, and apartments.
Vaillant UK are part of the world wide heating and hot water corporation Vaillant Group who has presence in over 20 countries with national sales companies, and exports to more than 60 states. The Vaillant Group is an international family-owned company with a heritage of more than 141 years in providing customers with energy-saving and easy to operate solutions for heating, cooling and hot water.
HISA Engineering is a Glasgow-based air source heat pump manufacturer focusing on sustainable, efficient, and reliable heating solutions for the UK climate. The company's R290 heat pumps offer advanced technology, including smart grid capabilities (SG Ready), remote monitoring, and a 10-year warranty, aiming to accelerate the transition to low-carbon heating for domestic and commercial applications.
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