— CASE STUDY
Manchester City Council — ASHP Installations
Largest SHDF-funded retrofit programme of its type, now extended to over 500 social homes
Manchester City Council – SHDF ASHP-Led Retrofit
We have been appointed principal contractor for Manchester City Council’s largest SHDF-funded retrofit programme of its type. An initial 220-property phase was extended through phases 2 and 3 to over 500 social homes – an ASHP-led whole-house retrofit delivered at scale to PAS 2030 and PAS 2035
Core works included Daikin ASHPs installed alongside cavity wall insulation, loft insulation, ventilation, fascias, soffits and rainwater goods – all to manufacturer instructions under PAS 2030. Every property began with a Pre-Installation Survey and a full PAS 2035 suitability inspection to identify building defects before works started.
We held the Retrofit Designer role, working alongside the client-appointed Retrofit Assessors and Coordinators. Certified commissioning engineers completed handovers through detailed resident demonstrations, using bespoke material
Outcomes:
Every completed property is now EPC C rated.
Residents report monthly bill reductions of up to £200.
Project Details
ADDRESS
North Manchester
CLIENT
Manchester City Council
WORKS
SHDF Retrofit
Project Gallery
“We had our heat pump installed by RPS 3 months ago and we’re now saving £40 a month on bills – a huge saving for us as pensioners. RPS have been fantastic – the process was fabulous, with booklets, information and follow-up visits.”
“RPS have always worked collaboratively and proactively with stakeholders.”
Elliot Simm, Manchester City Council
"We have worked with RPS over many years, the projects RPS has delivered with us have been technically difficult, often delivered through externally funded routes — which adds a further layer of complexity and hard targets. RPS has been an integral part of the teams delivering these projects successfully.
Their no-fuss approach makes the installation process as streamlined as possible, and their proactive site teams deliver a good on-site service for residents with minimal complaints. They have been reliable partners and we would have no hesitation in working with RPS on future projects"
Elliot Simm, Commercial, Design and Delivery Team Leader, Manchester City Council
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