Heating and heat pump specialists for Smallfield
Smallfield is a village in Burstow parish, east of Horley, made up largely of twentieth-century bungalows and family homes with farmland around it. Many of these houses are well suited to heat pumps and underfloor heating.
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Modern heating for a Wealden village
Smallfield grew mostly during the last century, so its streets are full of bungalows, chalet bungalows and semis rather than grand period homes. Around the edges, older farmhouses and cottages sit among fields and lanes.
Single-storey and modest-sized homes are often the easiest to switch to low-carbon heating. They tend to have simple layouts, accessible lofts and space outside for an air source unit, so heat pumps and underfloor heating fit naturally.
We also keep gas boilers running safely and efficiently for those not ready to switch, and we look after oil and LPG systems at rural properties nearby that sit off the gas network.
- Heat pumps for bungalows
- Underfloor heating in extensions
- Gas boiler servicing and swaps
- Oil and LPG for nearby farms
Bleed radiators that are cold at the top, check the boiler pressure reads around 1–1.5 bar cold, and get your annual service booked before the first cold snap.
What kind of home do you have?
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Bungalows and chalet bungalows
Bungalows have all their rooms on one level, short pipe runs and loft space directly above, which makes them excellent candidates for heat pumps. Topping up loft insulation and upgrading a few radiators often lets a heat pump run efficiently at low temperatures. In chalet bungalows with rooms in the roof, we pay attention to the upstairs rooms, where heat loss through sloping ceilings can be high. Hot water cylinders can usually go in an existing airing cupboard.
- Loft insulation advice first
- Low-temperature radiator upgrades
- Cylinder in the airing cupboard
Semis and detached family homes
Smallfield’s two-storey homes from the middle and later decades of the last century often have a gas combi or system boiler that is reaching the end of its life. We can replace it with a modern, efficient model, or plan a switch to a heat pump if the house is suitable. Either way, we set up controls so the system runs at the lowest temperature that keeps you comfortable, which saves energy.
- Efficient replacement boilers
- Heat pump suitability checks
- Lower flow temperatures for savings
Farmhouses and homes on the outskirts
Some properties on the lanes around Smallfield are off the gas grid and rely on oil, LPG or electric heating. We service and replace oil and LPG boilers, check tanks against current rules and help owners compare the cost of a heat pump. Larger gardens can make ground source heat pumps possible, and off-grid homes may qualify for the higher Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant. We explain the figures clearly before you commit.
- Oil and LPG servicing
- Ground source options on larger plots
- Grant eligibility checks
Smallfield heating: our local experience
Smallfield is a quiet village in the Tandridge district, sitting on the flat Weald clay between Horley and the countryside towards Burstow and Copthorne. Most of its homes went up during the twentieth century, giving the village a mix of bungalows, semis and detached houses. Gatwick is close by, but the surrounding area remains largely rural, with farms and open fields running beyond the edge of the village. That mix of village streets and countryside shapes the jobs we see.
The simplicity of much of the housing here is a real advantage. Bungalows and straightforward family homes often need fewer changes to work well with a heat pump than larger period properties do. After a heat loss survey, many owners are surprised by how few radiators need upgrading. Where they do, we fit modern low-temperature models or suggest underfloor heating in extensions and garden rooms. The result is a quieter, more even warmth than most owners expect.
Grants make the numbers more attractive. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers £7,500 towards an air or ground source heat pump, and since 21 July 2026 eligible homes off the gas grid can receive £9,000. Grant values can change, so we check the latest position before quoting. We handle the application as part of an MCS-certified installation, keeping the process simple for you. You simply see the grant deducted from the price, with no forms to chase.
Heating problems we often solve in Smallfield
Heavy clay and damp ground
Like much of the Weald, Smallfield sits on clay that stays wet through winter. Outdoor heat pumps need firm, level bases with good drainage around them, and we make sure condensate drains away rather than pooling or freezing on paths.
Rooms in the roof
Chalet bungalows and loft conversions often have warm rooms downstairs and chilly rooms upstairs, because sloping ceilings lose heat quickly. Better insulation behind the slopes and correctly sized radiators bring the upper rooms in line with the rest of the house.
Older electric heating
Some local homes still use old storage heaters or panel heaters, which can be costly to run. An air source heat pump with a wet radiator system or underfloor heating usually gives better comfort and lower bills, and grant support can help.
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How we can help
Heat pump installation
Complete design, installation and commissioning by MCS-certified engineers.
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Efficient heating from the outside air — installed, repaired and serviced.
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Even, efficient warmth for new builds, extensions and renovations.
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Government grants
Help understanding and applying for heating grants.
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Boiler installations
Efficient new boilers, sized and fitted properly for your home.
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Oil boiler servicing
Annual oil boiler servicing, nozzle replacement and combustion checks.
Find out moreSmallfield heating questions
Is my Smallfield bungalow suitable for an air source heat pump?
Very often, yes. Bungalows usually have simple layouts and accessible lofts that are easy to insulate. We carry out a heat loss survey, check your radiators and find a good spot outside for the unit. Most of the time only a few radiators need upgrading for the heat pump to run efficiently.
Can I replace my old storage heaters with something cheaper to run?
Usually, yes, and many homeowners in this situation switch to an air source heat pump with new radiators or underfloor heating. It costs more to install than new storage heaters but usually gives better comfort and lower running costs. Grants such as the Boiler Upgrade Scheme can reduce the upfront outlay.
Can underfloor heating go into a garden room or single-storey extension?
It can, and it suits these spaces well, especially with tiled floors and large windows. We design the pipe layout to suit the room, connect it to your boiler or heat pump and fit a separate thermostat. If the extension is still being built, early planning gives the best results.
My farmhouse near Smallfield is on oil. What are my options?
You can keep oil with a modern condensing boiler and a compliant tank, switch to LPG, or move to a heat pump. Off-gas-grid homes may get the higher Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant of £9,000. We compare running costs and practicalities for each choice, so you can decide what works best for you.
How long does a heat pump installation take in a typical family home?
It varies with the size of the house and how many radiators need changing, so we give you a clear timetable after the survey rather than a guess. We plan the work so that you are without heating and hot water for as little time as possible, and we explain each stage in advance.
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