Your GSHP System Design Partner for Seamless Project Delivery
From feasibility to final commissioning, we work with main, M&E, and specialist contractors to deliver ground source heat pump systems that perform on time, on budget, and without surprises.
What we do
Your Expert Partner in GSHP Design
Our GSHP design consultancy, founded by ex-contractors who understand the supply chain’s unique demands, collaborates with partners across every project stage.
Comprehensive Feasibility Studies, & Tailored Design Solutions
We offer in-depth feasibility & tailored design services, optimised for large commercial and residential projects to streamline GSHP technology’s integration at every level.
Installation Guidance Across Every RIBA Stage
Specialising in Closed and Open Loop GSHP systems, we support developers, manufacturers, M&E contractors, consultants, and housing associations, to deliver optimal GSHP systems: we are a design-only team and never compete with our clients.
GSHPs for Contractors
If you’re a main contractor, M&E contractor, or subcontractor looking to de-risk low-carbon heating and cooling systems, you’re in the right place.We understand your priorities:
Hitting project deadlines
without groundworks or plant delays.
Keeping budgets under control
and avoiding unexpected variations.
Meeting compliance
with building regs, MEES/SAP targets, and client sustainability commitments.
Protecting your reputation
with a system that works first time - and keeps working.
We’re design-only. We don’t compete with installers. We slot into your team, manage the GSHP design risks, and leave you to do what you do best.
Our GSHP System Design Services
How we get to work: RIBA stages
We’re involved in all RIBA stages of ground source heat pump design for district heat networks: from feasibility to design and construction.
RIBA 1
Preparation and Brief
1 week
RIBA 2
Concept Design
2-3 weeks
RIBA 3
Developed Design
2-6 weeks
RIBA 4
Technical Design
1-6 months
Case Study: 52 Avenue Road, London
GEL worked alongside M&E contractors on this ultra-prime residential development to design a shared closed loop GSHP network serving 12 high-spec homes.
Our role:
- Delivered centralised plant room design feeding individual water-to-water heat pumps.
- Managed multiple borehole depths due to site constraints without delaying the project.
- Updated calculations to maintain COP performance under evolving building regs.
Result:
- 74.3% on-site carbon reduction: more than double policy requirements.
- Peak heating load met with zero unplanned plant changes.
Why GEL: The Difference We Make
Every project has its own pressures: deadlines, budgets, compliance, and client expectations. Our role is to take GSHP complexity off your desk and deliver a solution you can trust.
- Risk Reduction – Proven design process that prevents delays, avoids cost overruns, and maintains compliance, preventing issues before they happen.
- Technical Clarity – Clear, accurate designs that make sense to every stakeholder, from drilling contractors to planning officers: no boilerplate and easy to follow.
- Early-Stage Value – Feasibility and modelling that inform confident investment, planning, and procurement decisions.
- Sector Expertise – Experience across contractors, architects, developers, and consultants means we know your priorities.
- Future-Proofing – Designs aligned to MEES, SAP 10, whole-life carbon benchmarks, and evolving net-zero policies.
Our accreditations back it up. See how our compliance and quality standards simplify procurement and build trust.
“Genius Energy Lab have provided Ballymore with an excellent service on our Ladbroke Grove project. The process was straightforward and the information they provided us was comprehensive. This has allowed us to progress works as regards serious considerations for the use of Ground Source Energy on the project. I have no concerns with recommending them to other developers or contractors”
Contractor FAQs
Learn more about how GSHP technology works and will build a low-carbon future. If you have a question you don’t see answered here, please reach out to our friendly experts.
No. We’re a design-only consultancy. That means we never compete with your in-house teams or subcontractors. We focus entirely on getting the GSHP design right so your installation runs smoothly.
Yes. With over 20 years of experience - and founders who came from a contracting background - we understand exactly what’s needed for a smooth, efficient installation. Over that time, we’ve built trusted relationships with the best companies across every discipline. If required, we can support you with tender development and supplier selection, connecting you with proven specialists to ensure your project is delivered to the highest standard.
We can deliver an initial pre-feasibility check in as little as 1-2 weeks for straightforward sites, with full feasibility studies typically taking 2-4 weeks, depending on complexity.
We factor geological variability into our thermal modelling. If drilling reveals different conditions than expected, we can quickly re-model borehole depths, array sizes, and hydraulic design to keep the programme on track.
Yes: we regularly coordinate with contractors’ existing supply chains. We can also recommend vetted partners for drilling and mechanical works if needed.
A well-maintained GSHP heat pump can last 20 to 25 years or more, with the ground loop lasting 100 plus years.
All our designs are delivered in line with UK building regulations, MEES/SAP targets, GSHPA standards, and Constructionline Gold accreditation requirements - ensuring smooth procurement and audit readiness. In fact, our CTO helped shape the development of the UK’s vertical borehole standards, giving us a unique, first-hand perspective on compliance requirements and how to apply them effectively in practice.
Yes: we provide design outputs in formats compatible with most BIM platforms and can work to your document control and versioning protocols.
We can attend the site at key milestones to review works against the design intent, respond to technical queries, and help troubleshoot any GSHP-related issues during construction. In fact, in larger projects, we are typically asked to join the project team.
The mechanical plant typically lasts 20–25 years, while the ground loops last 100+ years - meaning minimal disruption to the fabric of the site over the long term.