Shanks Plumbing and Renewables
Plumbers
Shanks Plumbing and Renewables
Unit C, Portree
# Shanks Plumbing and Renewables
Shanks Plumbing & Renewables is an established plumbing and heating firm based in Portree on the Isle of Skye, serving both domestic and commercial clients across the islands. Led by Billy Shanks, the company combines traditional plumbing expertise with modern renewable energy solutions.
The business handles comprehensive plumbing and heating work, from system design and central heating installation to underfloor heating and leadwork. Their renewable energy division specialises in air source heat pumps, solar PV, solar thermal systems, and mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR). They also install and maintain oil and gas systems, ensuring they can cater to properties with varying heating requirements across the islands.
What distinguishes Shanks Plumbing & Renewables is their depth of local experience and commitment to training. Billy has mentored numerous apprentices over the years, with several remaining part of the team, creating a skilled workforce deeply familiar with the unique demands of island living. This institutional knowledge proves invaluable when designing heating solutions for remote properties.
The company actively supports local businesses through contract work with hotels, guest houses, and sole traders, demonstrating their versatility across sectors. Rather than offering one-size-fits-all solutions, they pride themselves on tailoring systems to individual property requirements—crucial on Skye where geography and building types vary considerably.
Their dual focus on traditional heating systems and modern renewables positions them well as property owners increasingly seek to improve energy efficiency and reduce running costs in remote locations.
Shanks Plumbing & Renewables is an established plumbing and heating firm based in Portree on the Isle of Skye, serving both domestic and commercial clients across the islands. Led by Billy Shanks, the company combines traditional plumbing expertise with modern renewable energy solutions.
The business handles comprehensive plumbing and heating work, from system design and central heating installation to underfloor heating and leadwork. Their renewable energy division specialises in air source heat pumps, solar PV, solar thermal systems, and mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR). They also install and maintain oil and gas systems, ensuring they can cater to properties with varying heating requirements across the islands.
What distinguishes Shanks Plumbing & Renewables is their depth of local experience and commitment to training. Billy has mentored numerous apprentices over the years, with several remaining part of the team, creating a skilled workforce deeply familiar with the unique demands of island living. This institutional knowledge proves invaluable when designing heating solutions for remote properties.
The company actively supports local businesses through contract work with hotels, guest houses, and sole traders, demonstrating their versatility across sectors. Rather than offering one-size-fits-all solutions, they pride themselves on tailoring systems to individual property requirements—crucial on Skye where geography and building types vary considerably.
Their dual focus on traditional heating systems and modern renewables positions them well as property owners increasingly seek to improve energy efficiency and reduce running costs in remote locations.
Services offered
Air source heat pump installationUnderfloor heating systemsCentral heating installationOil and gas system installation and maintenanceSolar thermal systemsSolar PV installationMVHR installationLeadwork and new build plumbing