The 2026 Best Heating Installer in the East Midlands is announced
Max Smith has been announced as the top heating installer in the East Midlands by judges from the industry-leading Heating Installer Awards 2026.
The Nottingham-based installer, who founded Green Source Heating Ltd, specialises in renewable heating systems and low-temperature design, delivering high-efficiency heat pump installations for new build and eco-focused developments.
Max’s winning entry featured the design and installation of air source heat pump systems for two large eco homes built on a single plot. Both properties carefully designed heating systems to deliver efficient, low-temperature performance and meet the developer’s requirement for independent heating control between floors.
Demonstrating strong technical ability and attention to detail, Max designed the system using an air source heat pump, underfloor heating throughout, and a carefully selected control strategy that allowed each property to operate either as separate zones or as a single unified system. The installation balanced performance, cost efficiency, and user flexibility, showcasing Max’s ability to adapt his designs to meet client requirements without compromising system efficiency.
Speaking of the project, the customer said: “I’m extremely pleased with how the system has been designed and installed. It delivers exactly what I needed, with the flexibility to control different areas of the home, and has been completed to a very high standard.”
Established over 11 years ago to raise the credibility and celebrate the achievements of the best installers across the UK, the nationwide awards scheme champions heating installers who deliver exemplary work for homeowners month in, month out.
Representatives from the awards’ partners and sponsors Danfoss, Powered Now, Samsung Climate Solutions, Stelrad, the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering, InstallerSHOW and Refresh, as well as a team of previous winning installers, judged the entries on problem solving, product knowledge and stand out work.
The winners will be announced on 24th June 2026 at InstallerSHOW, taking place at Birmingham NEC.