Hampshire · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Ashurst, Hampshire
One call covers air source heat pumps in Ashurst, from the first look to sign-off. An F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, on Checkatrade.
- Checking eligibility for a heat pump grant
- Wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating
- Radiators that may be too small for a heat pump
Air source heat pumps for homes and businesses in Ashurst
A £2,500 grant is available for some air-to-air heat pumps, with conditions. 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. The work covers air-to-water heat pumps, hot water cylinders and radiator systems, and common reasons people get in touch are plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump and checking whether planning permission is needed.
If your home in or near Ashurst is heated by oil, LPG or electric heaters with no mains gas, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme adds an extra £1,500 until March 2027 for an air source or ground source heat pump.
Equipment warranty comes from the manufacturer, on its own terms, and we explain those terms on your quote. Each brand sets its own conditions, so we go through them with you rather than leave you to find the small print.
- Place
- Ashurst (SO40)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price guide
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Response
- Same working day
- Approvals
- NICEIC and F-Gas, MCS
- Pricing
- Fixed after a survey or photos
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
After we’ve gone
So the system stays in good health:
- Keep to regular servicing
- Leave space around the outdoor unit
- Read the manufacturer’s warranty terms for your brand
Where we applied for a Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, we keep you informed through the process, as the installer applies for it.
Let the heat pump run steadily rather than switching it on and off as explained at handover.
Ashurst questions
Is the coast a problem for outdoor units in Ashurst?
It can. Ashurst is within about 3 miles of the coast, and salt air speeds up corrosion on outdoor units. We site outdoor units out of the worst of the sea wind where possible and can suggest models with corrosion protection where the manufacturer offers it.
Will you come out to Ashurst?
Yes. Ashurst is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Send a few details and photos, and we reply the same working day.
Can landlords and managing agents book you?
Yes. Homeowners, landlords, agents and businesses all book us in Ashurst and across Hampshire. Tell us who should receive the paperwork.
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump?
We find out during the survey. Rooms where the radiator is big enough stay as they are and any changes are in the quote.
How quickly will you reply?
On the same working day you contact us. After that, we agree a survey, diagnosis or installation date that suits you, and you get a fixed price before any work goes ahead.
Why use an F-Gas certified company?
Companies working on equipment that contains F gas must be certified by an approved body, and each engineer needs the right qualifications too. It’s how you know the refrigerant is being handled legally and safely.
Can I do the refrigerant work myself?
Not the refrigerant work. The F-gas rules require certified companies and qualified engineers for it, and a new circuit is notifiable under Part P unless a registered electrician, such as a NICEIC approved contractor, does it.
Air source heat pumps in Ashurst: the local picture
Ashurst is within about 3 miles of the coast. Salt air is hard on outdoor units, so a heat pump near the sea needs a sensible position and regular checks, and some models offer corrosion protection for coastal sites. About 90% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to the last census (2021). Houses typically have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder. Historic England lists about 4 buildings and structures within half a mile of the centre of Ashurst, including Flint House (grade II). Where a home is affected, the outdoor unit position is settled with the local planning authority (typically New Forest council) before the heat pump design is finished.
If your home is listed, like Southampton Tudor House and Garden about 4.8 miles east, listed building consent comes before any heat pump work.
Ashurst is about 2 miles south of Totton, in Hampshire. Whether you are in the middle of Ashurst or further out, our engineers cover air source heat pumps, from small jobs to large ones. Count every place we list in Hampshire and you reach 683, with Ashurst on the list. We also work in Guildford, about 48 miles from Ashurst.
Our working area takes in SO40. From Ash Grove, Cecil Avenue and Dene Road to the smaller roads in between, the whole area is covered. We also cover the places around Ashurst: Colbury (1 mile east), Lyndhurst (3 miles south-west), Emery Down (4 miles south-west), Balmerlawn (5 miles south) and Brockenhurst (6 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east) and Chandler's Ford (8 miles north-east).
What’s near Ashurst
Locally, jobs take us to houses, flats and workplaces close to Hounsdown School and The Forest Inn. Ashurst’s nearest station is Ashurst New Forest station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Ashurst Hospital (0.6 miles south-west) and National Dairy Museum (0.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Testwood Lakes.
How it works
The visit has three parts, a bit like a doctor’s appointment: diagnose, treat and sign off. First comes a careful look at the system or the space, then we do the work, and finally everything is tested, recorded and explained. Most of the time goes on the middle part, which takes anything from a couple of days for air-to-air to the best part of a week for air-to-water with radiator changes. Rural lanes and tight entrances are worth mentioning before a visit to Ashurst.
- We find out about your home and the heating you have now.
- We measure heat loss for every room.
- From those figures we size the heat pump and decide on radiators, cylinder and outdoor position.
- You get a fixed price, with any grant and the VAT set out.
- Then it’s fitted, commissioned and registered with MCS.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, high walls or locked plant areas
- Make sure someone can let us in at the agreed time
- Plan for pets to be kept clear during the visit
Get a fixed-price quote
Every quote starts with a look at the job, from a site survey or, where the job is straightforward, from pictures and measurements. Then you get a fixed price before any work starts.
Advice
When it’s something else
We’d rather tell you now than sell you work that won’t help, so these are the things it will not cover:
- Tax rulings, which only HMRC can give
- Insulation work, such as loft or cavity wall insulation
- Disconnecting or servicing a gas boiler
Not sure which it is? You can call 07833 053749 or write to us at info@aircondoctor.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we work on in Ashurst
- Underfloor heating
- Radiator systems
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Hot water cylinders
- Air-to-water heat pumps
Also near Ashurst
What else we do in Ashurst
Common problems we fix in Ashurst
An ageing boiler is often the moment people start thinking about a heat pump. Starting early leaves time for the survey, the design and any grant application, rather than rushing a replacement in winter.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air
- Deciding on the outdoor unit position
- Ageing boilers that will need replacing
If your home is near Ashurst New Forest station and heated by a gas boiler, an air-to-water heat pump can replace it where the survey shows it suits.
What your quote should include
- Proof of F-Gas company certification
- Whether a new circuit is included and who certifies it
- Which brand and model they’re proposing, and why
What a customer said
“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