Our air source heat pump has been…
Our air source heat pump has been installed on time and I am pleased to say is working well. It remains to be seen how much we will save on energy, but I am hopeful.
Over a year ago
Had a site survey performed by Hafod, then a paid technical survey performed by Hafod all before Hafod designed, contracted and installed a “heating system” outside of their own competent person schem... See more
Over a year ago
Failed to turn up today as promised replace heating system which has not worked correctly since purchased 3 years ago. Reason given that engineer no longer works for them. They failed to reschedule t... See more
Over a year ago
I’m still discouraged and perplexed with the outcome of this heating system installed by Hafod and personally won’t recommend this company.
Our air source heat pump has been installed on time and I am pleased to say is working well. It remains to be seen how much we will save on energy, but I am hopeful.
Our existing heat pump failed in early December. We contacted Hafod and they sent two engineers first thing the next working day to assess the problem. They told us it would be cheaper to renew with a more efficient heat pump rather than try to repair the old one but they explained how we could use the emergency back-up before a new one was installed. Within days, Hafod had arranged a quote and the new one was installed exactly a month from the initial failure. The whole Hafod team were all excellent, professional and friendly in their service to us. We highly recommend them.
We thank our lucky stars every cold winters day that we chose ground source heating for our big now warm rambling house.It's important to choose a company that is experienced at designing a good system and thanks to Leigh and Henry, Hafods technical wizkids we have just that.The guys come and go to time but because our job was more complicated once we were up and running we felt deserted at getting the finishing touches done hence the four stars rather than the five
All good from start to finish, considerate knowledgeable and friendly staff . Glad I chose them.
Excellent service and workmanship on our new Air Source Heat Pump
Hafod Renewable Energy commenced the installation of our air source heating system a short while after the end of the first COVID-19 lock-down (March - July 2020). Organisation was somewhat fragmented for the initial visit to install the underfloor heating equipment and we had a bumpy first experience. I could only be sympathetic at this end as they, like many other companies, had been forced to close for many weeks and were working on all fronts to regain ground on a number of stalled projects. Following some discussions we took a step back and Hafod committed to new dates which were realistic for both parties. From here, Hafod delivered impeccably on their commitments. I commend them on their communications, customer service, standards of workmanship, and especially their highly competent and courteous Installation Engineers. Thank you.
Hafod installed my GSHP and have since been acquired by Certas. They no longer support/service previous customers which is a real issue within the industry. Avoid using them now as Certas appear terrible with equally terrible customer service.
Company is no longer trading that's why no one is having anything fixed under warranty.
I had solar panels and a storage battery installed at my property in 2021. The solar panels are great, I can't fault these. However, when the battery was installed the junction box was not installed correctly and subsequently the switch burned out. An engineer came and 'fixed' it with a temporary fix which he said would need to be done properly once a certain part came in. 12 months went by and the temporary fix was still in place. 6 months ago, the battery started switching itself off. Initially, the engineers visited and 'fixed' it - they just switched it back on. This would last maybe two weeks maximum and I would have to call again. They also made it so that the battery charged at night off the grid instead of the solar PV as was intended! More recently, I made an appointment for them to attend and they didn't show up - no email or phone call to tell me they were cancelling. After several attempts to get in touch another appointment was made for tomorrow - which they have also cancelled with no offer of an alternative date or request for me to call them to reschedule. This issue has been ongoing for SIX MONTHS with no resolution in sight. Extremely disappointing and I will be pursuing the matter further.
Have a problem with solar panels installed by Hafod 3 and half years ago. They do not respond to email or phone calls regarding the problem. I have been advised to try and claim through credit card insurance to get the panels fixed. This really is dreadful customer after care from Hafod!
As soon as something goes wrong with the install they claim they have no engineers to fix the issue. I now have a £5000 9.5kwh paperweight sitting at my property. Multiple missed appointments to fix now to be told they aren’t going to fix it. Avoid at all costs. Once they have your cash that’s it.
Had a system installed a year ago & had a problem with it Jacob Marshall from Hafod was straight in touch with an engineer booked in. The engineer battled terrible weather to get to us & was very thorough at getting to the bottom of the problem. Thanks so much for your help
Having had a problem with my battery system I had Hafod come out to diagnose and rectify the fault. The technician named Ben has been most helpful. He and a colleague relocated the battery for me and replaced the faulty item(s) under warranty. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. I would also like to thank Ellis and Sophie for their professionalism in dealing with my breakdown.
Have just taken ownership of a Hafod installed solar panel and battery storage system. Technical support is excellent, Mike and Jake sorted out our account in minutes and gave great advice on saving money with the system. It's clear that we are in great hands with the Hafod team.
Absolute shambles of a company avoid at all costs. They dont hold a valid mcs certification as the only person who was qualified has now left. They also sub out all works as have no experienced engineers One of my close friends had Hafod in to install a gshp 2 years ago it has had to be ripped out and started again as they had mis sold and undersized both the ground loops and unit
We had Hafods do a PV/Battery/ASHP install for us which has been a disaster from start to finish. We thought we were doing the right thing supporting a local company and going "green". The PV installers were unreliable and installed the array inefficiently, the inverter was underpowered for the needs of the house even before the ASHP went in, which was delayed months and still is not complete. The communication has been terrible throughout, booking appointment times and never turning up, coming with the wrong parts, leaving holes in the wall and sloppy workmanship. They had no hesitation in claiming government grants even before the work was complete. Wish we had known beforehand that we were not the only ones...
Hafod installed solar panels and battery storage on our property in Jun 2022 and everything was fine until Certas Energy bought them out at the end of 2023.Certas arranged for an electrical contractor ( Zinnia ) to check out our system in Apr and this was nothing short of disastrous. Zinnia isolated our system and then left the property without switching it back on. After we returned from holiday 10 days later we discovered this error and rebooted the system ourselves as we could not contact ANYBODY with it being a Sunday of a bank holiday weekend and there was no 24hr emergency out-of-hours contact number on the website.Within 24 hrs of us rebooting the system an isolator switch went on fire around 7pm on the Mon night. Luckily for us my wife smelled burning and when we investigated found smoke coming from an isolator box. Again we had no means of contacting Hafod/ Certas to get someone out to check the safety of the system and so powered it down again until we could get someone out on the Tuesday to do a thorough system check before starting up again. We have raised our concerns to Hafod on the lack of competence shown by Zinnia and our belief that it was not a coincidence that our system went on fire after we rebooted it when they had been interfering with it for no apparent reason. Hafod's response was to send an engineer to check out the system and install a smoke detector in the garage to make sure that if it happened again the alarm would go off !! UNBELIEVABLE. Hafod's handling of our complaint has been nothing short of shocking and I would advise anyone out there to avoid this company at all costs if you value customer care and after-sales service.Anyone who already has one of their systems just hope and pray that it does not malfunction at weekends because nobody is there to help. If it was possible to leave no stars on this review then I would have gladly done so.
Helpful and supportive advice from the beginning of the process. Very efficient installation - from the start of the installation, two days to recording our first kw of solar power. After-sales has been available by phone or e-mail with advice and support. Altogether a great experience with this company.
Prompt attention and keep to appointed time. Good after sales service
Air source heat pump installed efficiently by friendly and competent staff on time. Outside temperature was -4 degrees C overnight on the day of installation but the house was toasty warm the following morning and has been ever since.
Based on analysis of 20 reviews rated 1-2 stars for Hafod Renewable Energy Ltd
“Hafod installed my GSHP and have since been acquired by Certas”
“They no longer support/service previous customers which is a real issue within the industry”
“Have a problem with solar panels installed by Hafod 3 and half years ago”
“I had solar panels and a storage battery installed at my property in 2021”
“Had a site survey performed by Hafod, then a paid technical survey performed by Hafod all before Hafod designed, cont...”
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Hafod Renewable Energy Ltd is a subsidiary of Certas Energy UK Limited, operating within the renewable energy sector. The company focuses on providing sustainable energy solutions, primarily catering to residential and commercial clients seeking to implement renewable energy systems. Although Hafod Renewables is currently not accepting new enquiries or projects, it remains committed to supporting existing customers with their renewable energy systems. The company is based in Cheshire, England, and provides customer support for existing installations through direct communication. Hafod Renewable Energy Ltd emphasizes its role in promoting environmentally friendly energy sources, contributing to the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions in the UK market. For any inquiries regarding existing systems, customers can reach out directly via telephone.
Hafod Renewable Energy Ltd receives a mixed response from customers, with many praising the quality of installations and after-sales service, while others express frustration over support issues. Positive reviews highlight the efficient installation of solar panels and battery systems, with customers noting excellent technical support from staff like Jacob and Mike. However, a significant number of negative reviews point to poor customer service and a lack of follow-up after installation, particularly after the company's acquisition by Certas. Many reviewers report difficulties in getting issues resolved, with claims of unresponsive communication and missed appointments. While some customers appreciate the initial installation experience, the ongoing support and reliability of the systems installed have raised concerns.
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