West Berkshire · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Ashmore Green, West Berkshire
Air source heat pumps in Ashmore Green from an F-Gas certified company, with warranty terms explained brand by brand. We reply to enquiries the same working day.
- Plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump
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- Working out where a cylinder could go
Ashmore Green: your questions answered
Can I fit a heat pump in Ashmore Green without planning permission?
That depends on the building and where the outdoor unit goes. Historic England lists about 4 buildings and structures within half a mile of the centre of Ashmore Green. Heat pumps on houses are often permitted development, but listed buildings need consent and conservation areas restrict outdoor units facing a road. Where it’s needed, we check with the planning department at West Berkshire council, usually the authority for Ashmore Green.
Will you come out to Ashmore Green?
We do. Villages and hamlets get the same service as the bigger towns. We are based in East Grinstead and plan each visit so the job can be finished in one trip where possible.
How does the warranty work?
Warranty comes from the manufacturer and depends on the brand and product. For instance, Daikin’s standard warranty on split air conditioning is 2 years and we explain the terms for your brand on the quote.
Why does F-Gas certification matter?
Certification shows a business is approved to work on systems that hold F gas refrigerant. That isn’t optional: it’s required by law, and we hold it.
Does servicing affect my warranty?
That depends on the brand. If servicing is in the terms, missing one could affect a claim and we’ll tell you what your brand asks for.
How do you keep the place clean during the work?
We start with protection: dust sheets over floors and anything close to the work. Holes and fixings are agreed with you, and we clean up afterwards before we leave.
What VAT do I pay on a heat pump?
For homes, 0% until 31 March 2027, under HMRC Notice 708/6 and 5% after that. With air-to-air, HMRC’s view depends on the product, so we confirm the VAT on the quote.
Air source heat pumps in Ashmore Green
Heat pumps run at lower flow temperatures than most boilers which means some radiators may need upsizing. We check each radiator against the room’s heat loss and anything that needs changing is in the quote. Typical jobs include checking whether planning permission is needed and not knowing whether a grant applies, across air-to-air heat pumps, underfloor heating and radiator systems.
In a place like Ashmore Green, some homes are listed, and permitted development does not cover listed buildings, so consent comes first.
AirCon Doctor is an F-Gas certified company and NICEIC approved for electrical work, with MCS certification for heat pumps and Checkatrade membership. Refrigerant work is done by engineers who hold the F-gas qualifications the law requires.
- Where
- Ashmore Green (RG18)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Typical price
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Quote
- Fixed-price quote after a site survey
- Certified
- NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified, MCS
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Managing agents and facilities teams in Ashmore Green
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated record, plus the F-Gas records where refrigerant is involved, ready for a tenant, a buyer or an inspection.
We work for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as homeowners and businesses. Tell us who the contact on site is and who should receive the paperwork, and we’ll keep everyone informed.
Towns and villages near Ashmore Green
Also in Ashmore Green
Heat pumps in Ashmore Green: local notes
Census 2021 figures found about 66% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. Finding room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder is seldom a problem in homes like these.
Period properties close to St. Mark's Church can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first. If your home is listed, like Shaw House about 2 miles west, listed building consent comes before any heat pump work.
Ashmore Green is about 2 miles north-west of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Our engineers cover Ashmore Green for air source heat pumps and across the rest of West Berkshire. Count every place we list in West Berkshire and you reach 155, with Ashmore Green on the list. The nearest of our city pages is Guildford, around 33 miles from Ashmore Green.
Every address in RG18 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Ash Terrace, Ashmore Green Road and Stoney Lane, and we cover them all. Close to Ashmore Green, our area also takes in Cold Ash (1 mile north-east), Stone Copse (1 mile west), Benham Hill (1 mile south-west), Thatcham (2 miles south-east) and Longlane (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (3 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (9 miles east), Hungerford (11 miles west) and Spencers Wood (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Ashmore Green
Locally, jobs take us to houses, flats and workplaces close to Kennet School. Ashmore Green’s nearest station is Newbury Racecourse station, roughly 2.2 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.4 miles south-west) and Donnington Castle (2.8 miles west). Not far away are Nature Discovery Centre.
System by system
Air-to-air heat pumps
Air-to-air heat pumps are now covered by permitted development rules in England, subject to conditions. A unit used solely for cooling isn’t covered, so check with the council.
Outdoor unit position and planning
Where the outdoor unit goes depends on airflow, access and the route into the house. We also consider neighbours and noise, as MCS 020(a) includes a noise check.
What affects the cost of air source heat pumps
The price is fixed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- The condition of any existing system
- A single visit or a regular plan
- The number of rooms, units or zones
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we look at the job first, from photos or on a survey, and the price is agreed before we start.
Asking for a quote
To help us quote quickly, send us:
- A close-up of the unit’s label showing the model number
- Wide pictures of the room or the existing unit
- Any error code or flashing light on the display
Photos are enough for some jobs; others need a visit first. Bigger systems, commercial sites and awkward pipe routes are normally surveyed on site. Either way, you get a fixed price before any work is booked.
What we do, step by step
The first job on site is protection: sheets over the floor and any furniture nearby and nothing is moved without asking you. After that, anything electrical is made safe and we start. It takes a few days on site, depending on the cylinder, the radiators and the pipework involved, and we clear up before we go. Somewhere like Ashmore Green, it helps to know about lanes, gates and where to park.
- You tell us about the home and what you want from a heat pump.
- The survey checks heat loss, emitters, hot water and the outdoor unit position.
- We recommend air-to-water or air-to-air and check the grant position.
- We install the heat pump and connect it up.
- After commissioning, you get the MCS certificate and a handover.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets and children away from the work area
- Make sure we can reach the outdoor unit, or where it will go
- Have the make and model of any existing unit to hand
Get a fixed-price quote
Quotes don’t take long. Send a few details and pictures, and we reply the same working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits you.
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From one of our customers
“Office air con broke down in the July heatwave. Called at 8am, engineer was here by noon and fixed within 2 hours. Brilliant emergency response. They now hold the service contract for the whole building.”
James T., Crawley, office manager