Hampshire · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Ashton, Hampshire
Expert air source heat pumps for Ashton: diagnosis first, then a fixed-price quote, the work and written records. Ask us for a fixed-price quote.
- Working out whether radiators need upsizing
- Planning and permitted development questions
- Questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
The process
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you and run through the plan before anything else. Floors and furniture near the work are covered with dust sheets, and anything electrical is made safe before work starts. On site, it takes several days for an air-to-water system with a new cylinder, less for an air-to-air system. If a lane or gateway near Ashton is tight for a van, let us know and we will plan for it.
- We start with your plans and the property.
- The survey checks heat loss, emitters, hot water and the outdoor unit position.
- You get our view on the right type for the house, and on whether the Boiler Upgrade Scheme applies.
- Installation follows on the agreed dates.
- After commissioning, you get the MCS certificate and a handover.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park and unload
- Keep pets out of the rooms we are working in
- Tell us about any building rules, permits or sign-in
Getting a price
Want a quote for air source heat pumps? Please call 07833 053749 and tell us about the job. We will talk you through the options and give you a fixed-price quote before you commit to anything.
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How we handle air source heat pumps in Ashton
Air-to-air heat pumps can qualify for a £2,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, but only in some cases. It has to replace the fossil-fuel heating, cover the whole heating demand, be fitted by an MCS certified installer and be in a home; adding it alongside a boiler doesn’t qualify. Common call-outs are for questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme and replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump, across hot water cylinders, air-to-air heat pumps and homes heated by oil, LPG or gas.
For a home around Ashton that is off mains gas and heated by oil or LPG, an extra £1,500 is available through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme until March 2027.
If a fault appears while the equipment is under the manufacturer’s warranty, tell us the make, model and installation date. We will explain how the manufacturer’s terms are likely to apply before any chargeable work goes ahead.
- Where
- Ashton (SO32)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Accreditations
- NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified, MCS
- Price
- A fixed price before we start
- Guide price
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Your questions about air source heat pumps in Ashton
Does the Boiler Upgrade Scheme cover homes in Ashton?
Ashton 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. You do not apply yourself: the MCS certified installer does, which is us.
Can I fit a heat pump in Ashton without planning permission?
It depends on the property. Historic England lists about 11 buildings and structures within half a mile of the centre of Ashton. 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 do not 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 local planning authority (for Ashton, usually Winchester City council).
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 AirCon Doctor is certified.
Will you work on another installer’s system?
Yes. Systems fitted by other companies are fine, on all the main brands. Tell us the make and model and send any paperwork you have.
Is Ashton in your area?
Yes. Our engineers work in Ashton, within the South East and London area we cover. We’re based in East Grinstead, West Sussex.
Do you provide F-Gas records?
Yes. It’s your proof of what was done: a dated note of the work, with refrigerant details where they apply.
How much time does a heat pump install need?
A typical installation takes from a couple of days to around a week, depending on the system and how much of the heating changes. We plan the work so you’re without heating for as little time as possible, and we explain it in advance.
Air source heat pumps around Ashton
Census 2021 figures found about 66% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. Detached and semi-detached houses typically have room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder.
Sizing comes from the heat each room loses on a cold day, not from the size of the old boiler. Period properties close to Church of St Peter can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first.
Ashton is about 5 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Whatever kind of property you have in Ashton, we can help with air source heat pumps. You’ll hear back from us the same working day, and there’s a 24/7 emergency line. Our list for Hampshire has 683 entries, and Ashton is one. Guildford, roughly 34 miles off, has its own page on this site.
Every address in SO32 is within our area, from busy streets to back roads. Close by, we work in Upham (1 mile north-west), Bishop's Waltham (1 mile south), Durley Street (1 mile south-west), Lower Upham (1 mile west) and Wintershill (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (8 miles north-west), Gosport (12 miles south), Havant (13 miles south-east) and Eastleigh (5 miles west).
Near you in Ashton
We fit and service air conditioning in homes and premises around Swanmore College of Technology, among other places. Ashton’s nearest station is Botley station, roughly 4 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.1 miles south) and Moorgreen Hospital (5.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Ashton includes Beacon Hill and Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
Pricing air source heat pumps in Ashton
Our prices page gives typical ranges, and your quote is built on your job. What we look at:
- Whether we need access equipment for high-level work
- The brand, model and parts involved
- The number of rooms, units or zones
Every job is different, so we price each one individually. The equipment, how we reach it, the route between units and the work needed all play a part.
Before you get in touch
You do not need the technical terms. It helps if you can send:
- The outdoor side of the property, including any roof or flat area
- The address and the type of property
- The rating plate or label on any existing unit
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either on a site survey or, for simple jobs, from your pictures and details. Then you get a fixed price so you know the cost before we begin.
Honest limits
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- A grant for a home that doesn’t meet the scheme rules
- Planning approval where permitted development does not apply
- Disconnecting or servicing a gas boiler
Not sure which it is? You can call 07833 053749 or send an email and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Hot water cylinders
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Radiator systems
- Underfloor heating
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
We also work for facilities teams in offices, schools and public buildings across Hampshire. Larger buildings can be done in stages to keep disruption down.
From a single flat to a whole estate, you get the same standard: a look at the job first, a fixed-price quote, work booked with the occupier and written records afterwards.
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From one of our customers
“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