PBT Installations is an MCS-certified, NAPIT-registered renewable energy installer based here in Cheltenham. We design and fit heat pumps, solar PV, battery storage and air conditioning as one integrated system, for everything from Regency townhouses in Montpellier and Pittville to family homes in Leckhampton, Charlton Kings and Prestbury, and new builds on the edge of town.
With the Boiler Upgrade Scheme you can get £7,500 off a heat pump, or £9,000 if you currently heat with oil or LPG (until 31 March 2027).
Heat pumps for Cheltenham’s mix of homes
Cheltenham’s housing ranges from 19th-century stucco townhouses to 1930s semis and modern estates, and each needs a different approach. We start every project with a proper room-by-room heat loss survey, so the system is sized to your home rather than guessed.
- Regency and Victorian homes — high ceilings and solid walls mean careful sizing and often some radiator upgrades. Many make excellent heat pump homes once the numbers are done properly.
- Conservation areas and listed buildings — much of central Cheltenham sits in a conservation area. We’ll advise on where the outdoor unit can go and whether planning or listed building consent is needed before you commit.
- 1930s–1970s houses — often the most straightforward retrofits, especially with cavity wall and loft insulation in place.
- New builds and self-builds — the easiest time to design heat pump, solar and battery together. Talk to us before first fix, not after.
Our technologies, available across Cheltenham
- Heat pumps — Stiebel Eltron air source and ground source systems
- Solar PV and battery storage — Solarwatt and Tesla systems
- Air conditioning — cooling that can double as efficient heating
- Energy management — smart controls that tie the whole system together
A recent Cheltenham project
In our Cheltenham retrofit project, a family planning to stay in their home for 10+ years moved off gas with a Stiebel Eltron heat pump, solar PV on a flat roof and a battery charged on Octopus Cosy’s cheap-rate windows. The heat pump is now serviced annually by the same team that installed it.
Local to you
Cheltenham is our home town, so surveys, installs and servicing are never far away. We also cover Gloucester, Stroud, Cirencester, the Forest of Dean and villages across the Cotswolds — see all the areas we serve.
FAQ’s
Will a heat pump work in an older Cheltenham townhouse?
Often, yes. Period homes lose more heat, so the system has to be sized properly and some radiators may need upgrading. We survey every room first and tell you honestly if insulation work should come first.
My home is in a conservation area. Can I still have a heat pump?
In most cases, yes. The position of the outdoor unit matters most. Listed buildings usually need consent. We’ll check your situation and help with any applications before work starts.
How much does a heat pump cost in Cheltenham?
It depends on your home’s size and heat loss. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme takes £7,500 off (£9,000 for oil or LPG homes until 31 March 2027), and we apply for it on your behalf. You’ll get a clear, itemised quote after the survey.
Do you service heat pumps after installation?
Yes. We offer annual servicing carried out by the team who installed your system.