BPEC Air Source Heat Pump Qualified Installers in Reading & Thames Valley

A major milestone for our family heating business

This year marks an important step forward for our company: both myself and my dad have officially become BPEC Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) qualified engineers. For us, this isn’t just another certificate — it’s professional recognition of the heating, plumbing, and renewable‑system design skills we’ve built over decades.

With heat pumps becoming a key part of the UK’s low‑carbon heating future, homeowners increasingly want qualified heat pump installers who understand the technology properly. The BPEC qualification proves that we do.

What the BPEC Air Source Heat Pump qualification covers

The BPEC ASHP course is one of the UK’s most recognised heat‑pump qualifications. It’s designed for real‑world engineers and covers everything needed to install, commission, optimise, and maintain air source heat pumps safely and efficiently.

Key areas include:

System design & sizing — heat‑loss calculations, emitter sizing, flow‑rate requirements
Installation standards — pipework, hydraulics, electrical integration
Commissioning procedures — flow/return balancing, performance checks, controls setup
Servicing & maintenance — filters, glycol, pumps, sensors, diagnostics
Regulatory compliance — Building Regulations, Part L, Part G3, best‑practice guidance

This qualification ensures we’re working to the same standards expected across the UK heat‑pump industry.

Heat pump services we now offer across Reading & Thames Valley

With both of us BPEC‑qualified, we can provide a complete range of air source heat pump services for homeowners in Reading, Berkshire, and the wider Thames Valley area.

1. Heat pump servicing

Annual servicing keeps heat pumps running efficiently and quietly. Our service includes:

Filter cleaning
Flow‑rate checks
Pressure and glycol testing
Electrical safety checks
Defrost‑cycle inspection

2. Heat pump fault finding & repairs

Most ASHP faults are hydraulic or electrical. We diagnose and repair:

Pumps
Sensors
Valves
Controls
Flow/temperature issues

3. Heat pump optimisation

Many heat pumps are installed correctly but set up poorly. We optimise:

Weather‑compensation curves
Flow temperatures
Pump speeds
Emitter balancing
COP performance

This often saves homeowners £200–£400 per year in running costs.

4. Non‑grant heat pump installations

We install heat pumps privately (outside BUS grants) for:

Off‑grid homes
Boiler replacements
Extensions and new builds
Hybrid heating systems

All installs follow Building Regulations and best practice, even without MCS paperwork.

5. Pre‑MCS preparation

For customers planning a future MCS installation, we can prepare the entire system:

Heat‑loss calculations
System design
Cylinder and pipework upgrades
Radiator sizing
Buffer/LLH removal
Commissioning support

This ensures the system is ready for an MCS installer to sign off.

Why choosing a BPEC‑qualified heat pump engineer matters

Heat pumps are extremely efficient — but only when designed, installed, and commissioned correctly. Poor setup can reduce performance by 30–50%, leading to higher bills and unnecessary breakdowns.

By choosing a BPEC‑qualified heat pump installer, you benefit from:

Accurate system design
Correct flow‑rate and emitter sizing
Quiet, efficient operation
Lower running costs
Fewer faults and callouts
Engineers who understand modern renewable heating

For us, the qualification is about professionalism. For customers, it’s about peace of mind.

A family business built on experience, progression & renewables

My dad brings decades of heating and plumbing experience. I bring modern heat‑pump installation knowledge, system design, and a focus on renewable heating technologies. Together, the BPEC qualification strengthens what we already do best: reliable, honest, technically sound heating work.

Many thanks,

Patrick

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