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AFS Biomass, based in Altrincham, Cheshire, have a nationwide team of biomass engineers trained to the highest level 5 standard. Experts in the design, installation and maintenance of high efficiency renewable heating systems for commercial, institutional and not for profit organisations.

AFS Biomass are proud to be one of the very few Carbon Trust Accredited Suppliers in the whole of the UK. Coupled with HETAS, MCS and NICEIC accreditations, you can be confident in the knowledge that you will receive only the best, most professional service available.

Our complete package includes:

>Initial free consultation on the best solution for your heating needs

>Advise on the implementation of those recommendations

>Full system design including hydronic schematic plans and plant room/fuel store CAD drawings

>Highly qualified engineers for top quality system installation and commissioning

>Full support for RHI applications (Renewable Heat Incentive), the Government’s 20 year income support for renewable heating

>Comprehensive ongoing support with tailor made service and maintenance contracts

>Advice and introductions to help secure the best financial packages including asset finance, lease purchase and fully funded options

>BSL (Biomass Suppliers List) application assistance for farms and businesses that can be self-sufficient for biomass fuel

Farms are at the forefront of our client base which includes, among others, hospitals, outdoor activity centres and hotels, pallet companies, sawmills and country clubs. Each and every one is available for reference purposes for prospective clients. Rest assured that you will receive the same attention to detail and quality of service that are the foundations of our business ethos.

Dairy farms can benefit hugely from adopting biomass. Our experience shows that the vast majority use electricity to provide hot water for the wash downs and bulk storage tanks in the milking parlours. This is the most expensive form of energy available, often 3 to 4 times the equivalent cost of biomass fuel. However, perhaps even more importantly, milk yields, through clever use of biomass, can be increased by up to 10%. Add the further fuel savings that can be achieved by replacing oil and LPG used for heating farmhouses and workshops and the return on investment can be outstanding. And that is without taking into account the Government RHI incentive which will create an income stream for 20 years based upon the metered kWhs of heat generated by the biomass boiler. No job is too easy or too complicated for AFS Biomass. From simple single use systems to district heating systems servicing multiple premises, we can provide the perfect solution. Don’t hesitate to contact us for that first free consultation to discuss your heating needs.