Heat Pump Integration (ASHP) — UK new build solar PV installation
Heat Pump Integration (ASHP)

Heat Pump Integration (ASHP)

Solar-paired air source heat pumps — the standard FHS heating package.

Heat Pump Integration (ASHP) — UK new build solar installation

About this service

Solar PV + ASHP is the dominant FHS compliance route. We work alongside Daikin, Mitsubishi Ecodan, Vaillant aroTHERM, Samsung EHS and Grant Aerona installers, integrating PV output, hot-water cylinder controls and smart tariff optimisation so heating cost runs at 8–12p/kWh vs ~22p grid.

Who it's for

  • Self-builders
  • Custom builds
  • Off-gas-grid sites

How we deliver it

Every heat pump integration (ashp) engagement follows the same four-stage process — design, modelling, installation and handover — with full SAP/HEM compliance documentation produced as part of the installation. We work to MCS standards and our installations are covered by a 20-year insurance-backed workmanship warranty.

The service is delivered nationwide. For developer-volume work (50+ plots) we apply bulk procurement pricing and factory pre-fit, typically delivering 20–30% below retail benchmark. For self-builders we offer per-plot pricing with full integration into your main contractor's programme.

40% of ground floor area
PV / ground floor area
Mar 2027
FHS in force
75%
CO₂ vs 2013 baseline
£4,350 per dwelling
Per-plot premium
For developers and housebuilders

Heat pump integration (ashp) for volume new-build programmes

Per-plot pricing locked at procurement. Factory pre-fit on panelised roof cassettes. SAP/HEM modelling for every house type included. NHBC, LABC, Premier and Buildmark warranty-accepted workmanship. 20-year insurance-backed system warranty. We work with developers from 50 plots to 5,000+ across multi-site frameworks — agreed pricing, agreed programme, agreed warranty stack.

For self-builders and architects

Heat pump integration (ashp) for one-off custom builds

Engagement from RIBA Stage 2. PV sizing collaborative with the architect. SAP/HEM modelling that gives the architect freedom on glazing ratios and roof geometry. Building Control submission pack ready for the Approved Inspector. 0% VAT on new-build dwellings. Staged invoicing aligned to your self-build mortgage drawdowns. We work with custom-build buyers across England, Wales and Scotland.

How this fits into the FHS compliance pathway

Every FHS-compliant new build must pass three regulatory gates. Heat pump integration (ashp) fits primarily into the second gate — design-stage Part L compliance — but has knock-on implications for Building Control sign-off and post-completion warranty:

  1. 1
    Planning permission Most solar PV on new dwellings is consented within the dwelling\'s primary planning consent. Conservation Areas, Article 4 directions and listed-curtilage plots require additional planning consideration — we handle the planning evidence required for these.
  2. 2
    Building Control — Part L compliance SAP 10.3 or HEM compliance modelling demonstrating Dwelling Emission Rate ≤ Target Emission Rate. PV specification, ASHP capacity, fabric U-values and air permeability all entered into the modelling. We provide the full compliance file ready for the Approved Inspector.
  3. 3
    Post-completion — warranty & EPC MCS certificate, EPC, monitoring app onboarding and 20-year insurance-backed workmanship warranty. NHBC, LABC, Premier and Buildmark all accept our installation specification without query — important if you\'re relying on a structural warranty for buyer mortgageability.

For a fuller walkthrough of the compliance process, see our Part L 2026 page and the FHS PV calculator which sizes a compliant system from your ground floor area in 30 seconds.

Frequently asked questions

Air source or ground source?
Air source is the default — lower capital cost, faster installation, and 95%+ of new-build heat pump installations. Ground source remains viable for rural plots with land for collector loops.
How does the heat pump pair with solar?
Heat pumps run efficiently when the sun shines (warmer outdoor temperatures = higher COP). Solar PV self-consumption diverts to ASHP and hot water cylinder, reducing grid import to ~30% of total heating demand.
Which heat pumps do you specify?
Daikin Altherma, Mitsubishi Ecodan, Vaillant aroTHERM Plus, Samsung EHS and Grant Aerona. Selection depends on site (refrigerant choice, noise constraints, install access).
FHS 2027 deadline approaching

Get an FHS-compliant solar quote in 48 hours

Tell us your plot details — ground floor area, location and target start-on-site date. We return a fully-costed system sized to Part L 2026 (40% PV rule), with the SAP/HEM compliance pack included.