Oxfordshire · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installers in Aston Upthorpe
MCS certified installation of air source heat pumps for heating and hot water, with the boiler upgrade scheme grant applied for, in Aston Upthorpe and nearby. Call for a fixed-price quote; we reply the same working day.
- An oil, LPG or gas boiler near the end of its life
- Wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating
- Replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump
Air source heat pumps for homes and businesses in Aston Upthorpe
A heat pump takes heat from the outside air and moves it into your home, 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 you’re dealing with checking emitters for a heat pump and planning and permitted development questions, we can sort it out.
For a home around Aston Upthorpe 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, on top of the £7,500.
The records are your system’s health record: a dated account of the work and the readings we took. If anything goes wrong later, it helps the next engineer and the manufacturer and it’s worth keeping safe.
- Location
- Aston Upthorpe (OX11)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Accreditations
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Price
- A fixed-price quote up front
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
When to call us in Aston Upthorpe
Some people want to move away from burning fossil fuels at home. With a heat pump, the heat comes from the air outside and the system runs on electricity, which is why it fits that aim.
Most people get in touch when they notice something like this:
- Working out where a cylinder could go
- Wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating
- Questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
Period properties close to Church of St Michael can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether extra work needs your approval first
- Whether testing, commissioning and paperwork are included
- Why the equipment they’re quoting suits the job
Keeping the system healthy
Looking after it is simple, and it helps at the next service:
- Diary the next service
- Leave space around the outdoor unit
- Check eligibility for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme early
Handover includes the controls and how to get the best from a heat pump. 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.
Honest limits
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what this work can’t put right:
- Tax advice on your own circumstances
- Promising eligibility for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
- Planning decisions, which rest with the council
Not sure which it is? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Where we work
- Radiator systems
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Hot water cylinders
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Underfloor heating
- Air-to-air heat pumps
Aston Upthorpe: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Aston Upthorpe?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Visits to smaller places are planned so the engineer arrives with what the job needs.
Is the heat pump grant available in Aston Upthorpe?
Yes, if the home and the heat pump meet the scheme’s rules: Aston Upthorpe is in England, where it applies. For an air-to-water heat pump the amount is £7,500; an air-to-air system can get £2,500 if it replaces the fossil-fuel heating outright, meets the home’s full heating demand and isn’t an add-on to a boiler. We hold MCS certification, so the application is ours to make for you.
Who is responsible for leak checks?
Responsibility is shared between the operator, typically whoever owns or controls the equipment, and the service technicians. How often depends on the size of the refrigerant charge in tonnes of CO2 equivalent: at least every 12 months from 5 tCO2e, and every 6 months from 50 tCO2e.
Can landlords and managing agents book you?
Yes. We work for homeowners, landlords, letting and managing agents, and businesses of every size in Aston Upthorpe and across Oxfordshire. Tell us who should receive the paperwork.
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 whichever brand you choose.
Is a heat pump permitted development?
It depends on the property and where the unit goes. Flats have tighter limits, conservation areas add conditions, and Article 4 directions can remove rights, so we check during the survey.
Which brands do you work with?
We work with the leading brands, from Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin and Fujitsu to Panasonic, Toshiba, LG, Samsung, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Hitachi. Tell us the make and model and we’ll take it from there.
How the visit works
The visit has three parts, a bit like a doctor’s appointment: look, put right and sign off. First we check the system or the space against the plan, then the work itself, and finally we test, record and explain. 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. Photos of the existing unit help with repairs and servicing in Aston Upthorpe.
- 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.
- We explain which type of heat pump suits the home and whether a grant could apply.
- The system is installed and connected to the controls.
- After commissioning, you get the MCS certificate and a handover.
Getting ready for the visit
- Find the manual or the paperwork for the system, if you have it
- Make sure we can reach the consumer unit or fuse board
- Keep pets and children away from the work area
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is straightforward. 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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Heat pumps in Aston Upthorpe: local notes
The Valuation Office Agency’s council tax figures show about 42% of homes across Aston Upthorpe and its surrounding area were built in 2000 or later, and about 72% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to Census 2021 figures. Lower heat loss in recent homes often means a smaller heat pump and fewer radiator changes. Finding room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder is seldom a problem in homes like these. The centre of Aston Upthorpe lies within the Aston Tirrold and Aston Upthorpe Conservation Area. There are 2 conservation areas within a mile of the centre of Aston Upthorpe. About 55 listed entries lie within half a mile of central Aston Upthorpe, The Manor House (grade II*) among them. For a heat pump, permitted development doesn’t apply within the grounds of a listed building, and in a conservation area the outdoor unit cannot go on a wall or roof facing a road, so we check with South Oxfordshire council, typically the planning authority here where necessary.
Brightwell Manor, roughly 3 miles north-east, is a reminder to check your home’s listing status: permitted development doesn’t cover listed buildings.
Aston Upthorpe is about 3 miles south-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. For air source heat pumps in and around Aston Upthorpe, it’s easy to get a fixed-price quote: please phone 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier. We work across London and the South East, Aston Upthorpe included. 443 places in Oxfordshire are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. The nearest of our city pages is Guildford, around 35 miles from Aston Upthorpe.
Local streets include Lower Ham Yard, Alisons Lane and Moreton Road, and we cover them all. Our engineers cover all of OX11 for air source heat pumps. Close to Aston Upthorpe, our area also takes in South Moreton (1 mile north), Cholsey (2 miles east), Moulsford (3 miles south-east), Winterbrook (3 miles east) and South Stoke (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (12 miles north), Didcot (3 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles north-west) and Thame (15 miles north-east).
What’s near Aston Upthorpe
Locally, jobs take us to houses, flats and workplaces close to The Chequers Inn Public House, among other places. Aston Upthorpe’s nearest station is Cholsey station, roughly 1.8 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Brightwell Castle (3.1 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Churn Hill and Mowbray Fields.
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