Heat pump installer Lhee: view 1 company
Lhee is a hamlet in the municipality of Westerveld, hidden in the Drenthe forest and heathland near the Dwingelderveld. It counts just a few dozen addresses, scattered across an es-landscape that has remained unchanged for centuries. This is not a place for thousands of people. Farmers, tourism operators and retirees who deliberately chose the quiet live here.
Yet one installer is listed on warmtepompkiezen.nl.
Why a heat pump in Lhee?
A hamlet like Lhee will never get a district heating network. There is no sewage-based heat recovery, no density for a collective system. Every household is on its own. For most homes here, the current heat source is natural gas, sometimes supplemented by a wood stove.
The homes are predominantly detached with large gardens. Placing an outdoor unit is the easiest in all of Drenthe — no neighbours at 5 metres, no noise issues. But the homes themselves are often old and moderately insulated. An energy scan is the first step.
The sandy soil around Lhee is theoretically suitable for a ground-source heat pump. Costs (€15,000–€25,000) are high, but the 20-year efficiency considerably exceeds air-to-water in a cold inland climate.
Installers in Lhee
Smits Duurzame Oplossingen scores 5.0 from 3 reviews. Three ratings provide little statistical basis. Definitely include companies from Dwingeloo, Beilen or Meppel in your comparison.
Ask for InstallQ accreditation and STEK registration — even from small, specialised firms.
Costs and subsidy
For air-to-water: €6,500 to €11,000 all-in. Hybrid: €3,500 to €6,000. ISDE: €1,750 to €4,575. Holiday homes do not qualify for ISDE — and there are relatively many of those in Lhee.
Installers in Lhee
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Frequently asked questions about heat pumps in Lhee
Is there a heat pump installer in Lhee?
Yes, Smits Duurzame Oplossingen is registered on warmtepompkiezen.nl with a 5.0 score from 3 reviews. Given the small review count, it is wise to also compare companies from Dwingeloo, Beilen and Meppel.
Is a ground-source heat pump an option in Lhee?
The sandy soil around Lhee is suitable for a closed-loop ground-source heat pump. Budget €15,000 to €25,000 including drilling. Efficiency is higher than air-to-water, especially in Drenthe's cold winters, but the payback period is longer. Have a soil survey conducted.
Do holiday homes in Lhee qualify for ISDE subsidy?
No. The ISDE scheme applies only to homes used as a primary residence and registered as such with the municipality. Many properties around Lhee are holiday homes; verify your registration before submitting a subsidy application.