Hampshire · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Andover Down, Hampshire
Air source heat pumps across Andover Down and nearby, from a site survey or diagnosis to sign-off with the price fixed before work begins.
- Deciding on the outdoor unit position
- Deciding which kind of heat pump suits the home
- No space for a hot water cylinder
Different systems, different jobs
Radiators and underfloor heating
At lower water temperatures, radiators give out less heat, and the survey checks each one.
Hot water cylinders
Hot water from an air-to-water system is stored in a cylinder. The survey looks at where it can go, especially if you have a combi boiler.
How we handle air source heat pumps in Andover Down
Installing an air source heat pump in a home is zero-rated for VAT until 31 March 2027, then 5%. This is HMRC’s energy-saving materials relief, which applies to homes rather than businesses, and for air-to-air systems we confirm the VAT on your quote. Please treat this as general information rather than tax advice. We’re often asked to deal with deciding which kind of heat pump suits the home and wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating, on air-to-water heat pumps, hot water cylinders and radiator systems.
Space for an outdoor unit is rarely an issue near Andover Down, so the design focuses on heat loss and radiators.
Any work on the refrigerant circuit is recorded: what was done, the refrigerant type and any amount added or recovered. Keep the records with the manual and the warranty documents, ready for the next service or a warranty query.
- Location
- Andover Down (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Response
- We reply the same working day
- Certified
- NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified, MCS
- Quotes
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Prices
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Your questions about air source heat pumps in Andover Down
Can you do air source heat pumps in Andover Down?
Yes, Andover Down is within the area we cover. To start, ring 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form with a few pictures.
Does the Boiler Upgrade Scheme cover homes in Andover Down?
Yes, if the home and the heat pump meet the scheme’s rules: Andover Down is in England, where it applies. For an air-to-water heat pump the amount is £7,500; an air-to-air system can get £2,500 if it replaces the fossil-fuel heating outright, meets the home’s full heating demand and isn’t an add-on to a boiler. As an MCS certified installer, we apply for it on your behalf.
Whose job is it to check the system for leaks?
Whoever operates the equipment, together with the technicians who service it. Systems below 5 tCO2e fall outside the set leak check intervals, while larger ones need checks at least every 12 months, or every 6 months from 50 tCO2e. We can tell you which band your system falls into.
Are my radiators big enough for a heat pump?
It varies from room to room. The survey compares each radiator with the room’s needs and the quote shows what’s needed.
Are you F-Gas certified?
As the law requires for refrigerant work, we’re an F-Gas certified company. NICEIC approval, MCS certification for heat pumps and Checkatrade membership sit alongside it.
Will I get records for the system?
Yes, on every job. A new system comes with commissioning details, F-Gas records and the manufacturer’s warranty information, and repairs and services get a record of the work.
What’s the price of a heat pump installation?
An air-to-water heat pump costs £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes) before the grant. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers £7,500 to eligible homes in England and Wales though not every home qualifies.
What air conditioning won’t do
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what air source heat pumps won’t do:
- Promising eligibility for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
- Insulation work, such as loft or cavity wall insulation
- Disconnecting or servicing a gas boiler
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form and we’ll say what we think.
Parts of the system we cover
- Hot water cylinders
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Underfloor heating
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Radiator systems
- Air-to-water heat pumps
What happens on the day
Our engineers arrive at the time agreed with you and run through the plan before anything else. Dust sheets go down over floors and anything close to the work, and anything electrical is made safe before work starts. On site, it takes from a couple of days to around a week, depending on the system and how much of the heating changes. Work in Andover Down is booked in advance at a time that suits you.
- We start with your plans and the property.
- A survey covers heat loss, radiators, hot water and where the outdoor unit could sit.
- We explain which type of heat pump suits the home and whether a grant could apply.
- We install the heat pump and connect it up.
- The job ends with commissioning, the MCS certificate and a walk through the controls.
Preparing for the visit
- Arrange for someone to be there to let us in
- Let us know if the building has a permit or sign-in process
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, high walls or locked plant areas
Getting a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: the room or the existing unit, the outside wall or roof where the outdoor unit sits or would go, and the label on any existing unit. Tell us the address and what you need, and simple jobs can often be priced without a visit.
Related advice
Heat pumps in Andover Down: local notes
Valuation Office Agency council tax records show about 81% of homes in the Andover Down area were built in 2000 or later. Newer homes usually lose less heat, which tends to suit a heat pump well. At about 61 miles from central London, Andover Down sits inside the area we cover across London and the South East.
A heat loss calculation decides the size of heat pump your home needs. The installer applies for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, and we are MCS certified.
Andover Down is about 2 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. From the centre of Andover Down to the outskirts, we cover air source heat pumps, from a single room to a whole building. Our Hampshire coverage runs to 683 places, and Andover Down is one of them. Our Guildford page covers places nearby, about 37 miles away.
Streets in the area include London Road and The Middleway, each of them within reach. Our working area takes in SP11. Places around Andover Down that are also on our list: Picket Piece (1 mile north), Finkley Down (1 mile north-west), Picket Twenty (1 mile south-west), Finkley (1 mile north-west) and East Anton (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles south) and Hyde (11 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Andover Down
Typical jobs here are in properties near Winton Community Academy and Winton Community Academy, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Andover station, about 2.6 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.6 miles west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (1 mile north-west). The countryside around Andover Down includes Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
Why deal with it now?
For eligible off-gas homes on oil or LPG, an extra £1,500 is on offer until March 2027. If that applies to you, it’s worth asking about sooner rather than later. An early booking makes the visit to Andover Down easier to arrange.
Putting several jobs into one visit often makes better use of the time. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you will get one fixed price.
Why book with us
- NICEIC approved for electrical work
- Leading brands including Daikin, Mitsubishi Electric and Fujitsu
- MCS certified heat pump installers
- 24/7 emergency line for breakdowns
Read how installs are priced or our accreditations and certificates.
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A customer’s words
“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