Oxfordshire · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Ashampstead, Oxfordshire
Air source heat pumps, in Ashampstead and nearby. Call for a fixed-price quote; we reply the same working day.
- Finding a place for the outdoor unit
- Questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
- No space for a hot water cylinder
What air conditioning will not do
Air source heat pumps can’t fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It will not put right:
- Any gas work on the existing boiler
- Planning approval where permitted development does not apply
- Draught-proofing and insulation upgrades
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 07833 053749 or write to us at info@aircondoctor.co.uk and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Where we work
- Underfloor heating
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Radiator systems
- Hot water cylinders
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
Air source heat pumps for homes and businesses in Ashampstead
Air source heat pumps collect heat from outdoor air and bring it inside, using electricity to drive the process. It works on the same principle as air conditioning, run the other way and the Energy Saving Trust notes that air-to-air heat pumps are sometimes referred to as air conditioning. If the problem is moving away from fossil-fuel heating and radiators that may be too small for a heat pump, we can sort it out.
For a home around Ashampstead that’s off mains gas and heated by oil or LPG, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme adds an extra £1,500 until March 2027 for an air source or ground source heat pump, on top of the £7,500.
Think of the paperwork as the system’s health record: a dated account of the work and the readings we took. It makes the next visit quicker and any warranty question simpler, so keep it safe.
- Where
- Ashampstead (RG8)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Typical price
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Credentials
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Price
- Fixed, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Homes in Ashampstead and heat pumps
The 2021 Census found about 73% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. Detached and semi-detached houses typically have room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder.
Live in one of the older houses around Church of St Clement? Expect the survey to look closely at heat loss and at the building’s planning status.
Ashampstead is about 7 miles north-east of Thatcham, in Oxfordshire. Whatever kind of property you have in Ashampstead, our engineers can help with air source heat pumps. You will hear back from us the same working day and our emergency line runs 24/7. In Oxfordshire alone we list 443 places and Ashampstead is among them. The nearest of our city pages is Guildford, around 31 miles from Ashampstead.
From Chapel Lane, Noakes Hill and Church Lane to the smaller roads in between, nowhere is left out. All of RG8 is within our area, from busy streets to back roads. Close to Ashampstead, our area also takes in Ashampstead Green (1 mile north), Stubbles (1 mile south-east), Burnt Hill (2 miles south), Upper Basildon (2 miles east) and New Town (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Didcot (9 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles north), Wantage (12 miles north-west) and Henley-on-Thames (12 miles east).
What’s near Ashampstead
For rail, the closest station is Goring & Streatley station, roughly 3.2 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Yattendon Castle (1.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Hartslock.
What we do, step by step
Each visit follows the same order: check the plan with you, protect the area, do the work, check the system and explain it all to you. The visit itself takes a few days for most air-to-water installations, with air-to-air systems often quicker. A note on how to find the property and where to park makes a visit to Ashampstead easier.
- First we find out about the property, the heating you have now and what you’re hoping for.
- On the visit we calculate what every room loses on a cold day, then check the radiators, room for a cylinder and outdoor unit options.
- A fixed-price quote follows, setting out the system, any grant that applies and the VAT.
- The outdoor unit, the indoor equipment and the controls are installed and connected.
- Once it’s running correctly, the MCS certificate is issued and we show you the settings.
How to prepare
- Have the make and model of any existing unit to hand
- Give us access to the outside wall, roof or yard where the outdoor unit sits
- Arrange for someone to be there to let us in
How to get a quote
To get a fixed-price quote, ring 07833 053749 or drop us a line with the address and a few details about the rooms or units involved. Photos help a lot. We reply to enquiries the same working day.
Advice
What we’re called out for in Ashampstead
When a home is being extended or renovated, it’s a good moment to look at heat pumps. Pipework, radiators and space for a cylinder are easier to plan while work is going on.
Common reasons people call us are:
- Radiators that may be too small for a heat pump
- Deciding on the outdoor unit position
- Plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump
If your home is listed, like Basildon Park about 2.9 miles east, listed building consent comes before any heat pump work.
Comparing quotes
- Which VAT rate the quote uses, and why
- Who does the electrical work, and whether they can certify it
- If the quote is based on a survey, photos or a diagnosis
Nearby places to Ashampstead
Other services in Ashampstead
Leave it or put it right?
A sudden boiler failure rarely leaves room to plan a heat pump properly. Surveying and designing in advance means the system is sized right and any grant is applied for while the old heating still works. Planning ahead for a job in Ashampstead means we can bring everything needed.
No two properties are the same, so we price each one individually. The system, the access, the pipe routes and the parts involved all play a part.
What you get with us
- F-Gas company certification
- NICEIC approved for electrical work
- MCS certified heat pump installers
- We reply to enquiries the same working day
Ashampstead: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Ashampstead?
Yes, and the size of the place makes no difference to how we work. We are based in East Grinstead and plan each visit so the job can be finished in one trip where possible.
Is a heat pump in Ashampstead permitted development?
It depends on the property. The Ashampstead Conservation Area is close to the centre of Ashampstead. On a house, an air source heat pump can often go ahead under permitted development, with an outdoor unit of no more than 1.5 cubic metres and an installation that meets MCS 020(a), which includes a noise check. Those rights don’t reach the grounds of a listed building, and conservation areas rule out walls or roofs facing a road. If that might affect you, we ask the planning department at West Berkshire council, usually the authority for Ashampstead.
Will my radiators work with 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.
Why use an F-Gas certified company?
F-Gas certification shows a company is approved to work on equipment containing fluorinated gases, such as the refrigerant in air conditioning and heat pumps. That isn’t optional: it’s required by law, and AirCon Doctor is certified.
How long does a heat pump installation take?
The work takes a few days for most air-to-water installations, with air-to-air systems often quicker. The survey lets us set a firm programme, so give us a ring on 07833 053749 or write to us at info@aircondoctor.co.uk to arrange one.
How much VAT is charged on a heat pump in a home?
For homes, 0% until 31 March 2027, under HMRC Notice 708/6 and 5% after that. For air-to-air systems, we confirm the VAT on your quote.
What warranty do I get?
It’s the manufacturer’s, and the terms are theirs. Some brands make regular servicing a condition, so keep your service records.
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