Business Details
15 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Expert Heating Contractors in Cambridge
Shelford Heating has been delivering comprehensive heating solutions since the 1960s, evolving from its origins in oil heating to become a trusted provider of gas, oil, LPG, biomass, electric, and renewable energy systems. As a family-owned business since 2011, we combine decades of technical expertise with a commitment to innovation, offering installation, maintenance, and repair services for domestic and commercial clients across Cambridgeshire and surrounding counties. Our team of qualified engineers holds accreditations including Gas Safe, OFTEC, MCS, and APHC, ensuring compliance with the highest industry standards.We prioritise sustainability through renewable technologies like air source heat pumps and solar hot water systems, supported by industry-leading warranties of 10-18 years on boiler installations. Our investment in staff training, cutting-edge technology, and customer-centric processes enables us to provide responsive emergency services and tailored solutions for whole-home heating systems, plumbing, and bathroom installations.
Services
Heating Systems
Plumbing Services
Bathroom Installations
Air Source Heat Pumps
Solar Hot Water
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- 60+ years of combined experience in heating systems
- Family-owned business with local knowledge
- Gas Safe and MCS certified installations
- 10-18 year warranties on boiler installations
- Emergency repair services available
Associations and certifications
- Gas Safe
- OFTEC
- MCS
- APHC
- REFCOM
What people say
Prompt attention
Excellent service
Professional manner
Reliable engineers
Long-term reliability
Services
Heating Systems
We design, install, and maintain complete heating systems including gas, oil, and biomass boilers. Our engineers provide annual servicing, emergency repairs, and system upgrades with 10-18 year warranties on new installations. Specialising in energy-efficient solutions, we ensure optimal performance for domestic and commercial properties across Cambridgeshire.
Air Source Heat Pumps
As MCS-certified installers, we supply and fit air source heat pumps from leading brands like Grant UK and Viessmann. Our systems reduce carbon emissions while providing efficient heating and hot water. We handle grant applications including the BUS 7500 scheme, ensuring compliance with renewable energy standards and manufacturer warranties.
Plumbing Services
Our qualified plumbers undertake full system installations, bathroom renovations, and emergency repairs. Services include unvented hot water systems, kitchen installations, and water softener systems. With APHC accreditation, we self-certify work to meet building regulations, serving residential and commercial clients within a 30-mile radius of Cambridge.
Bathroom Installations
We offer complete bathroom design and installation services, managing all aspects from tiling to sanitaryware. Our team coordinates tradespeople to ensure seamless renovations, providing modern or traditional designs with a 3-4 week lead time. We handle projects from initial consultation to final handover with minimal disruption to homeowners.
Solar Hot Water
Our solar thermal installations provide sustainable hot water solutions with maintenance plans to ensure long-term efficiency. We service existing systems, addressing common issues like pressure loss and fluid degradation. With 2-hour annual servicing visits, we maintain optimal performance of solar collectors and associated components.
People
David Humm
Managing Director
David Humm leads Shelford Heating with over 30 years' experience in the heating industry. He oversees operations and strategic development, maintaining the company's commitment to quality and customer satisfaction since the 2011 management buyout.
Questions
Do you offer emergency heating repairs?
Yes, we provide emergency repair services outside normal office hours with on-call engineers available for urgent heating issues.
Can you install renewable heating systems?
We are MCS-certified to install air source heat pumps and solar hot water systems, with expertise in renewable technologies since 2009.
What areas do you cover?
We serve Cambridgeshire and surrounding counties including Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Suffolk, Norfolk, and Essex within a 30-mile radius of Cambridge.
Do you provide boiler service contracts?
Yes, we offer maintenance agreements for oil, gas, and biomass boilers with Bronze, Silver, and Gold coverage options including parts and labour.
Are your engineers qualified?
All engineers hold relevant certifications including Gas Safe, OFTEC, and MCS, with ongoing training to maintain industry standards.
What warranties do you offer?
We provide 10-18 year warranties on boiler installations and 7-year manufacturer warranties on Grant Aerona 3 heat pumps when serviced annually.
