From family homes in Kirkcaldy to commercial properties across Fife, we help local property owners find smarter, more efficient ways to heat, cool and power their buildings.
Commercial heat pumps, plant rooms and renewable heating solutions.
Air source heat pumps use energy from the outside air to provide efficient heating and hot water for your home.
When properly designed around the property, a heat pump can provide comfortable, reliable heating while reducing reliance on traditional fossil-fuel systems.
For homeowners across Fife, we’ll survey your property, explain what’s involved and tell you honestly whether a heat pump is the right fit.
Helping you make smarter energy choices
There’s much more to a successful heat pump installation than simply replacing a boiler with a heat pump. Your home’s heat loss, insulation, radiators, hot-water requirements and the way you use your heating all influence how the system should be designed.
Understanding how much heat your property loses helps determine the size and design of the system.
Existing radiators may be suitable, although some properties benefit from larger radiators or other improvements to heat emitters.
Your hot-water requirements need to be considered alongside your heating demand when designing the complete system.
An appropriate position is required for the outdoor heat pump unit, taking into account airflow, access and other installation requirements.
In Scotland, heat pump funding comes through the Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan scheme, funded by the Scottish Government, rather than the Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan scheme used in England and Wales.
Eligible homeowners can get a grant of up to £7,500 towards a heat pump, with an extra £1,500 for qualifying rural homes, plus an optional interest-free loan of up to £7,500. You need a written funding offer before any work starts, so speak to us before you commit.
Available towards qualifying heat pump installations in Scotland.
Includes a £1,500 uplift for eligible rural and island homes. An optional interest-free loan is also available.
Up to £7,500 towards a heat pump, or up to £9,000 for eligible rural homes
Fife Energy Solutions grew out of L&M Plumbing & Heating, a Kirkcaldy business established in 2010. With over 20 years’ experience in the industry, the team is passionate about getting as much comfort and efficiency as possible out of every system they install.
Every heat pump starts with a proper heat loss calculation and a system designed around your home, because good design and the right controls are what make a heat pump work well.
Alongside new installations, we look after the systems we fit with ongoing servicing and maintenance.
Why choose us
Heat pumps designed around your home
Heat pumps aren’t just for homes.
Modern commercial heat pump systems can provide efficient, lower-carbon heating for offices, warehouses, schools, hospitality venues, industrial premises and other commercial buildings.
Commercial projects need careful consideration of the building’s heat demand, existing infrastructure and how the property is used.
We’ll look at the wider heating system as well as the heat pump, so the solution fits how your building is actually used.
Helping you make smarter energy choices
Renewable heating solutions designed around the higher and often more complex heating requirements of commercial buildings.
Integrate modern heating technology into new or existing commercial plant rooms as part of a wider system upgrade.
For some properties, combining heat pumps with existing or alternative heating technologies can provide a practical route towards reducing fossil-fuel consumption.
Combining heat pumps with on-site solar generation can form part of a wider strategy to reduce purchased energy and improve building efficiency.
Tell us a little about your property and one of our team will get back to you to talk through your options.
Heat pumps can work effectively in many different types of property, but the system needs to be correctly designed. Heat loss, insulation, radiators, hot-water demand and available outdoor space should all be considered.
Yes, an appropriately designed heat pump system can replace a gas boiler and provide both space heating and hot water. A proper property assessment should be completed before deciding on the system.
Not necessarily. Existing radiators may be suitable, while others may need upgrading to provide the required heat at the lower flow temperatures typically used by heat pumps.
They can. The age of a property alone doesn't determine whether a heat pump is suitable. Heat loss and the overall heating system are more important considerations.
Yes. In Scotland, the Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan scheme offers up to £7,500 towards an eligible heat pump, or up to £9,000 for some rural homes. You need a written funding offer before any work starts.
Yes. We install heat pumps for commercial properties across Fife as well as homes, and we'll assess the wider heating system before recommending anything.
Potentially. Some commercial projects can incorporate heat pumps into existing systems or use a hybrid approach. The building and existing plant should be assessed before deciding on the most appropriate solution.
We're based in Kirkcaldy and work mainly across Fife. If you're just outside the area, get in touch and we'll let you know whether we can help.
Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs) are a great energy-saving solution for your home. They pull heat from the outside air, even in cold weather, and bring it indoors to keep your space warm and cosy. They work efficiently in temperatures as low as -15°C, making them ideal for the UK’s chilly winters.
One of the big advantages of ASHPs is their efficiency. For every unit of electricity they use, they can generate up to three or four times that amount in heat. So not only will you stay warm, but you’ll also see savings on your energy bills.
To get the most out of an ASHP, it’s important that it’s installed correctly and that your home is well insulated. This ensures the system runs at its best, keeping you comfortable all year round.
Heat Geek Verified heat pump design and installation from our Kirkcaldy team.
Up to £7,500 towards an eligible heat pump
The cost of running a heat pump depends on a few things, like the type of system, the size of your home, and local electricity rates. In general, Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs) are cheaper to install but might cost a little more to run than Ground Source Heat Pumps (GSHPs), especially when it’s really cold, as ASHPs have to work harder.
On average, you can expect an ASHP to cost between £500 to £1,000 per year to run, while a GSHP may cost between £400 to £700 per year, thanks to their higher efficiency. That said, both options can lead to big savings on your energy bills compared to traditional gas or oil heating, particularly if your home is well insulated.
The running costs are also influenced by the coefficient of performance (COP), which measures how efficiently your heat pump converts electricity into heat. The better the insulation and the more efficient the system, the more you’ll save in the long run.
Heat Geek Verified heat pump design and installation from our Kirkcaldy team.
Up to £7,500 towards an eligible heat pump
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