Hampshire · Heat pump installation
Alverstoke air source heat pumps
Air source heat pumps for Alverstoke, from F-Gas certified engineers, with the manufacturer’s warranty terms explained on your quote. Enquiries answered the same working day.
- Checking eligibility for a heat pump grant
- Moving away from fossil-fuel heating
- Questions about where the outdoor unit can go
What happens if it’s left?
A heat pump sized without a proper heat loss survey can struggle in cold weather or run inefficiently. Doing the survey properly from the start avoids that. For a village like Alverstoke, booking ahead lets us plan the trip properly.
Whatever the property, the quote works the same way: the equipment, the access, the work involved and the time it takes. Ask for a fixed-price quote and we will explain each part.
Why people in Alverstoke choose us
- Emergency calls taken 24/7
- A fixed price before any work starts
- MCS certification for heat pump work
- NICEIC approved for electrical work
How we handle air source heat pumps in Alverstoke
Until 31 March 2027, a heat pump installed in residential accommodation carries 0% VAT, with 5% from 1 April 2027. That follows HMRC Notice 708/6, and it does not apply to businesses, and for air-to-air systems we confirm the VAT on your quote. Please treat this as general information rather than tax advice. If the problem is no space for a hot water cylinder and questions about where the outdoor unit can go, we can sort it out.
Space for an outdoor unit is rarely an issue near Alverstoke, so the design comes down to heat loss, radiators and hot water.
Refrigerant work is written up in the F-Gas records: the work carried out, the refrigerant involved and the quantities. File them with the system’s paperwork, ready for the next service or a warranty query.
- Where
- Alverstoke (PO12)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Costs
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Certified
- NICEIC and F-Gas, MCS
- Enquiries
- On the working day you ask
- Quote
- Fixed, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Other services in Alverstoke
Do you need air source heat pumps in Alverstoke?
Extensions, renovations and loft conversions are a natural time to rethink the heating. Pipework, radiators and space for a cylinder are easier to plan while work is going on.
It’s time to call us if you’re dealing with:
- Not knowing whether a grant applies
- Planning and permitted development questions
- Comparing heat pump types
Live in one of the older houses around The Little Church? Expect the survey to look closely at heat loss and at the building’s planning status.
What your quote should include
- Whether you get F-Gas records where refrigerant is involved
- Who does the electrical work, and whether they can certify it
- How VAT is shown, and which rate applies
Heat pumps in Alverstoke: local notes
The coast is only about 1 mile from Alverstoke. Coastal sites are worth mentioning at the survey, as salt air affects the outdoor unit and its fixings. About 58% of homes across Alverstoke and its surrounding area date from 1945 to 1972, according to Valuation Office Agency council tax records, and Census 2021 figures found about 64% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. For homes of that age, the survey checks the insulation, the radiators and the hot water setup. Houses normally have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder. The middle of Alverstoke is part of the Stokes Bay Conservation Area. Draw a one-mile circle round the middle of Alverstoke and it takes in 3 conservation areas. Listed buildings are part of the picture here: about 27 within half a mile of the centre, such as The Old Rectory Undercroft (grade II*). That affects heat pumps: listed buildings need consent, and conservation areas limit where the outdoor unit can go under permitted development. Where necessary, we check with the planning team at Gosport council, which usually handles Alverstoke.
A heat loss calculation decides the size of heat pump your home needs.
Alverstoke is about 2 miles south of Gosport, in Hampshire. Whether you are in the middle of Alverstoke or further out, we cover air source heat pumps, from small jobs to large ones. Our list for Hampshire has 683 entries and Alverstoke is among them. Worthing, roughly 33 miles off, has its own page on this site.
Jobs in PO12 are looked at, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include The Lane, Fort Road and Church Road, each of them within reach. Other places close to Alverstoke include Clayhall (1 mile east), Haslar (1 mile east), Privett (1 mile north-west), Portsmouth Point (2 miles north-east) and Portsea (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Havant (9 miles north-east), Fareham (5 miles north), Horndean (11 miles north-east) and Hedge End (12 miles north-west).
Around Alverstoke
Typical jobs here are in properties near Bay House School and Village Home pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Portsmouth Harbour station, roughly 2.1 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Tricorn Centre (3 miles north-east) and Gosport War Memorial Hospital (0.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include West of the River Alver.
The process
The visit has three parts, a bit like a doctor’s appointment: diagnose, treat and sign off. First we check the system or the space against the plan, then the work itself, and finally everything is tested, recorded and explained. Most of the time goes on the middle part, and that takes from a couple of days to around a week, depending on the system and how much of the heating changes. Pictures of the space and where the outdoor unit could go let us plan the work in Alverstoke.
- You tell us about the home and what you want from a heat pump.
- A survey covers heat loss, radiators, hot water and where the outdoor unit could sit.
- We recommend air-to-water or air-to-air and check the grant position.
- The system is installed and connected to the controls.
- The job ends with commissioning, the MCS certificate and a walk through the controls.
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park and unload
- Have the make and model of any existing unit to hand
- Mention any managing agent or landlord rules we need to follow
Getting a quote
To help us quote: the address and the type of property, pictures of the rooms or units, the make and model of any existing system and any symptoms, from error codes to drips. Then ring us on 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form.
Advice
Alverstoke questions
Is the heat pump grant available in Alverstoke?
Alverstoke is covered, as the scheme runs across England and Wales. Air-to-water and ground source systems attract £7,500. Air-to-air gets £2,500, but only where it takes over from fossil-fuel heating and covers the whole home’s heating demand. As an MCS certified installer, we apply for it on your behalf.
Is the coast a problem for outdoor units in Alverstoke?
It can, as Alverstoke is within about 1 mile of the sea, where salt in the air is hard on coils and fixings. We site outdoor units out of the worst of the sea wind where possible and can suggest models with corrosion protection where the manufacturer offers it.
Will I get records for the system?
Yes. You get a written record of each visit, including F-Gas records for any refrigerant work. File them with the system’s paperwork.
Who has to arrange F-Gas leak checks?
The operator of the equipment, working with qualified engineers. Larger systems need regular checks: at least every 12 months from 5 tCO2e and every 6 months from 50 tCO2e. We will work out which band applies to yours.
What accreditations do you have?
F-Gas company certification, NICEIC approval for electrical work and MCS certification for heat pumps, plus Checkatrade membership. Engineers who handle refrigerant hold their own F-gas qualifications as well.
Which brands do you work with?
We work with the leading brands, including Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, Fujitsu, Panasonic, Toshiba, LG, Samsung, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Hitachi. Send us the make and model if you have it.
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump?
It depends on each radiator and the room it heats. Heat pumps run at lower flow temperatures, so radiators give out less heat, and the survey checks each one.
What affects the quote in Alverstoke
Every job gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- How easy the units are to reach
- The type of system, from a single split to a larger system
- A single visit or a regular plan
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why every job is looked at first, and why the quote is fixed before work begins.
What to send for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just send:
- A photo of the consumer unit with the cover closed
- The outdoor side of the property, including any roof or flat area
- Any previous service or F-Gas records
To get a fixed-price quote, ring 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier and tell us about the property and what you need. Photos help a lot. You’ll hear back from us the same working day.
What a customer said
“Very professional from the initial survey through to installation. The engineer explained everything clearly and the quote was exactly what we paid. Would not hesitate to recommend AirCon Doctor.”
David W., Haywards Heath