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Heat Pump & Solar Installers across Rutland

Rutland is heat pump country. With so many homes off the mains-gas grid — on oil, LPG or electric heating — the savings here are among the biggest we see, and eligible properties can claim the enhanced £9,000 grant.

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Local, engineering-led, Rutland-wide

Renewable heating, designed for Rutland homes.

England’s smallest county is also one of its best suited to renewable heating. Rutland’s stone-built cottages, converted barns and rural detached homes are overwhelmingly off the gas grid, which is exactly where a well-designed heat pump transforms running costs. We bring engineering-led, heritage-sensitive design to Oakham, Uppingham and the villages around Rutland Water.

Off-grid homes demand more from a heat pump design, not less. We specialise in exactly this: right-sizing units for larger, older rural properties, siting quiet R290 units discreetly, and squeezing the highest possible efficiency from characterful buildings that mass-market installers struggle with.

In partnership with Heat Geek

Rutland housing, understood

Rutland is dominated by limestone and ironstone period homes, farm conversions and generously sized rural detached houses — many in conservation areas around Oakham, Uppingham, Ketton and the Rutland Water villages. These properties reward careful, fabric-first design: larger emitters, low flow temperatures and sensitive siting keep both efficiency high and character intact.

Off-gas? The savings are biggest

The vast majority of Rutland homes are off mains gas, typically heating with oil or LPG. Swapping an ageing oil boiler for a heat pump can cut running costs substantially, and off-gas properties can claim the enhanced £9,000 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant (21 July 2026 – 31 March 2027) — the single strongest financial case for a heat pump anywhere in our region.

Why Rutland chooses Greenmotion

What sets our installs apart here.

Off-grid oil & LPG experts

The biggest savings we see — and often eligible for the enhanced £9,000 grant.

Heritage-sensitive design

Discreet, quiet R290 units sited with care for stone cottages and conservation areas.

Rural roofs for solar

Generous roof space and low shading make Rutland homes superb candidates for solar and battery.

Boiler Upgrade Scheme

Up to £9,000 off your heat pump across Rutland

Every eligible Rutland home can claim the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, and off-gas properties on oil or LPG can claim the enhanced £9,000 grant between 21 July 2026 and 31 March 2027. We handle the entire application and deduct it from your invoice.

  • Replaces an existing fossil-fuel heating system
  • Property has a valid EPC (we can arrange this)
  • MCS-certified installation (we are)
  • Owner-occupiers and private landlords eligible
Towns & villages we cover in Rutland

Find your Rutland location.

Explore a dedicated local page for your town or village — or see the full areas we cover.

Common questions

Heat pumps & solar in Rutland

Straight answers to the questions Rutland homeowners ask us most.

Are heat pumps a good idea for off-grid Rutland homes?
Yes — arguably the best case there is. Homes running on oil or LPG have high running costs, and a properly designed heat pump cuts those dramatically while removing fuel deliveries and tank refills. Off-gas Rutland homes can also claim the enhanced £9,000 grant.
Can you install heat pumps in a Rutland conservation area or stone cottage?
Absolutely. We routinely design heritage-sensitive systems for stone and period properties in Oakham, Uppingham, Ketton and the Rutland Water villages — discreet unit siting, careful pipe routing and quiet R290 units that respect the character of the building.
How much could I save switching from oil to a heat pump in Rutland?
Oil heating typically costs around £1,000–£1,800 a year to run, while a well-designed heat pump often lands around £800–£1,100 — lower still with solar and a smart tariff. Your exact figures depend on your home, which is why we start with a free room-by-room survey.

Ready to go green in Rutland?

Start with a free, no-obligation estimate — we’ll design a system around your property and handle the grant paperwork for you.