Hampshire · Heat pump installation
Ashurst Bridge air source heat pumps
F-Gas certified and NICEIC approved, we cover Ashurst Bridge for MCS certified installation of air source heat pumps for heating and hot water, with the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant applied for. Fixed-price quotes and a 24/7 emergency line.
- Questions about where the outdoor unit can go
- Working out where a cylinder could go
- Checking emitters for a heat pump
Air source heat pumps in Ashurst Bridge
Many air source heat pumps can be installed as permitted development in England, without a planning application. Conditions include a maximum outdoor unit size of 1.5 m³, compliance with MCS 020(a), use for more than cooling alone and a site outside the curtilage of a listed building. We check the rules for your property as part of the survey. Typical jobs include replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump and questions about listed buildings or conservation areas, on underfloor heating, homes heated by oil, LPG or gas and air-to-air heat pumps.
Space for an outdoor unit is rarely an issue near Ashurst Bridge, so the design comes down to heat loss, radiators and hot water.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: commissioning details and F-Gas records for a new system, a note of the fault and the fix for a repair, or a service record. Keep it with the system’s paperwork, because it helps with any later warranty question.
- Where
- Ashurst Bridge (SO40)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Credentials
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Costs
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Quote
- Fixed, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Aftercare tips
How well a system lasts depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Keep up with insulation and draught-proofing
- Let the heat pump run steadily, as set up at handover
- Check what your manufacturer’s warranty asks of you
We show you how to use the controls and explain how a heat pump works differently from a boiler. Steady running suits a heat pump better than switching on and off so we set the controls up with you.
Heat pumps prefer steady, low-temperature running, using the settings agreed at handover.
Other services in Ashurst Bridge
Common problems we fix in Ashurst Bridge
Air-to-air systems interest people who want cooling in summer as well as heating. They heat rooms through wall, floor or ceiling units, and can cool them when it’s hot. The grant only applies in some cases, so we check first.
These are the situations we see most often:
- Questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
- An oil, LPG or gas boiler near the end of its life
- Wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating
If your home is one of the older properties near Church of St Matthew, the survey checks whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before the outdoor unit position is chosen.
Comparing quotes
- Whether anyone has checked the property or the system first
- The make and model of any parts or equipment being quoted
- Whether the price is fixed or an estimate
Air source heat pumps in Ashurst Bridge: the local picture
At about 3 miles from the coast, Ashurst Bridge is close enough for sea air to matter. Near the coast, we choose the outdoor unit position with salt-laden wind in mind. The 2021 Census found about 68% 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. Draw a one-mile circle round the middle of Ashurst Bridge and it takes in 2 conservation areas. 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 local planning authority (usually New Forest council).
Southampton Tudor House and Garden lies about 4.8 miles east. Owners of listed homes need consent before a heat pump is fitted, so it’s one of our first questions.
Ashurst Bridge is about 1 mile south-west of Totton, in Hampshire. If you need air source heat pumps in Ashurst Bridge, please ring 07833 053749 or send an email for a fixed-price quote. We work across London and the South East, including Ashurst Bridge. Ashurst Bridge is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work for homes and businesses. The nearest of our city pages is Guildford, around 47 miles from Ashurst Bridge.
Every address in SO40 is covered. We also cover Netley Marsh (1 mile north-west), Totton (1 mile north-east), Hounsdown (1 mile south-east), Woodlands (1 mile south-west) and Winsor (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east) and Chandler's Ford (8 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Ashurst Bridge
In Ashurst Bridge, that means homes and buildings near The White Horse pub and Hounsdown School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Totton station, about 1.5 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Ashurst Hospital (1.4 miles south) and National Dairy Museum (1.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Testwood Lakes.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you and check the plan with you first. Dust sheets go down over floors and anything close to the work, and anything electrical is made safe before work starts. The work itself takes several days for an air-to-water system with a new cylinder, less for an air-to-air system. Seeing the property in pictures first means the trip to Ashurst Bridge can be planned properly.
- 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.
- You get our view on the right type for the house, and on whether the Boiler Upgrade Scheme applies.
- We install the heat pump and connect it up.
- The job ends with commissioning, the MCS certificate and a walk through the controls.
How to prepare
- Let us know if the units are on a roof, a high wall or in a locked area
- Tell us about any building rules, permits or sign-in
- Find the manual or the paperwork for the system, if you have it
Get a fixed-price quote
Here’s what helps us quote: the address and the type of property, photos of the rooms or units, the brand and model of anything already fitted and any symptoms, from error codes to drips. Then call 07833 053749.
Advice
Rented and managed buildings
If you look after several properties, we can plan visits across the portfolio and price them together. Each property gets its own records, so the files stay tidy.
Running several properties is easier with one contractor. Our area covers Greater London and the South East, so work at different addresses can be planned together and kept on a regular cycle.
Your questions about air source heat pumps in Ashurst Bridge
Do you cover smaller places like Ashurst Bridge?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Send a few details and photos, and we reply the same working day.
Is the heat pump grant available in Ashurst Bridge?
Yes, if the home and the heat pump meet the scheme’s rules: Ashurst Bridge is in England, where it applies. The grant is £7,500 for an air source (air-to-water) heat pump and £2,500 for an air-to-air system that replaces the existing fossil-fuel heating. As an MCS certified installer, we apply for it on your behalf.
Will I get records for the system?
Yes, on every job. New installations come with commissioning details, F-Gas records and warranty information, and repairs and services get a record of the work.
What’s the difference between air-to-water and air-to-air heat pumps?
Air-to-water heats radiators or underfloor heating and hot water; air-to-air heats rooms through indoor units and can cool them. With air-to-air, hot water needs another source and the survey helps decide.
Is the equipment covered by a warranty?
It’s the manufacturer’s warranty, which varies by brand. Daikin, for example, gives a standard 2 years on split air conditioning and we explain the terms for your brand on the quote.
Whose job is it to check the system for leaks?
The operator of the equipment, working with qualified engineers. 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.
Do you work on commercial properties?
Yes. Homeowners, landlords, agents and businesses all book us across London and the South East. Tell us who should receive the paperwork.
A customer’s words
“Excellent service from start to finish. Two wall-mounted units installed in our home. Clean, tidy work: they protected all the floors and left no mess. The systems work brilliantly. Would highly recommend.”
Sarah M., East Grinstead