Hertfordshire · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in Bedwell
We cover Bedwell for heat pump installation. A look at the job first, a fixed-price quote and written records at the end.
- Plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump
- Deciding on the outdoor unit position
- Choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air
Air source heat pumps in Bedwell, done properly
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. The work covers air-to-air heat pumps, radiator systems and air-to-water heat pumps, and common reasons people get in touch are not knowing whether a grant applies and working out where a cylinder could go.
For a house near Bedwell, space outside is rarely the problem, so the main questions are heat loss, radiators and the electrics.
Aftercare is simple, and most of it is in the manual: clear space around the outdoor unit, the cleaning the manual describes and a service at the recommended interval. It also keeps you on the right side of any warranty terms that ask for servicing.
- Location
- Bedwell (SG1, SG2)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Guide price
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Pricing
- Fixed after a survey or photos
- Replies
- We reply the same working day
- Approvals
- NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified, MCS
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Do you need air source heat pumps in Bedwell?
Many enquiries start with a question about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme. Whether you can get the grant depends on your home and the scheme conditions and we confirm it before you go ahead.
It’s time to call us if you’re dealing with:
- An oil, LPG or gas boiler near the end of its life
- Replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump
- Not knowing whether a grant applies
For a home near Stevenage station, the survey looks at whether an air-to-water or air-to-air heat pump suits better.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the quote is a fixed price
- The make and model of any parts or equipment being quoted
- Whether they hold F-Gas company certification, not just individual qualifications
Bedwell: your questions answered
Is Bedwell within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Visits to smaller places are planned so the engineer arrives with what the job needs.
Can I get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant in Bedwell?
Bedwell is covered, as the scheme runs across England and Wales. It gives £7,500 towards an air-to-water or ground source heat pump, or £2,500 towards an air-to-air heat pump that replaces the fossil-fuel heating and meets the whole home’s heating need. The installer applies, and we’re MCS certified.
Will I get records for the system?
Yes. Every visit is written up, and any work on the refrigerant circuit goes in the F-Gas records. File them with the system’s paperwork.
Will you make a mess?
We start with protection: dust sheets over floors and anything close to the work. Any drilling is agreed with you first, and we clear up the dust and offcuts before we leave.
Will my radiators work with a heat pump?
It depends on each radiator and the room it heats. Heat pumps run at lower flow temperatures, so radiators give out less heat, and the survey checks each one.
Do I need to service the system to keep the warranty?
That depends on the brand. If servicing is in the terms, missing one could affect a claim, so we explain the terms on your quote.
Whose job is it to check the system for leaks?
Responsibility is shared between the operator, usually 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.
Also near Bedwell
Other services in Bedwell
Homes in Bedwell and heat pumps
2 conservation areas lie within a mile of central Bedwell. Clock Tower and Surrounding Raised Pool, listed at grade II, is one of roughly 5 protected buildings and structures in the half-mile around Bedwell’s centre. For a heat pump, permitted development does not apply within the grounds of a listed building, and in a conservation area the outdoor unit can’t go on a wall or roof facing a road, so we check with Stevenage council, normally the planning authority here where necessary. About 72% of homes in and around Bedwell date from 1945 to 1972, according to VOA council tax data, and the last census (2021) found about 43% of households in terraced houses. Whether the walls and loft have been insulated makes a real difference to the heat pump size for homes of that period. In a terrace, the outdoor unit position and the MCS noise check need particular care.
Live in one of the older houses around Parish Church of St Andrew and St George? Expect the survey to look closely at heat loss and at the building’s planning status.
Bedwell is about 1 mile south-west of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. Properties in Bedwell get the same service as everywhere we cover: a look at the job first, a fixed-price quote and written records at the end. Across Hertfordshire, we cover 381 places, and Bedwell is one of them. The nearest of our city pages is London, around 28 miles from Bedwell.
Getting to Bedwell is easy by the A1155. Our working area takes in SG1 and SG2, every street of it. Places around Bedwell that are also on our list: Stevenage (1 mile north-east), Pin Green (1 mile north), Chells (1 mile north-east), Rooks Nest (1 mile north) and St Nicholas (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as St Albans (12 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (15 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (7 miles south) and Harpenden (9 miles south-west).
Around Bedwell
In Bedwell, that means homes and buildings near The Heathcote School, Marriotts School and The Standard Bearer pub. Bedwell’s nearest station is Stevenage station, about 0.7 miles west. A little further out are Wymondley Castle (3.2 miles north-west) and Stevenage Museum (under half a mile south-west). The countryside around Bedwell includes Pryor's Wood.
What happens on the day
Refrigerant work is done by qualified engineers working for an F-Gas certified company, and electrical work is done by us as NICEIC approved contractors. On the day, both are in the same hands. On site, it takes from a couple of days to around a week, depending on the system and how much of the heating changes. We load the van from the survey notes so the work in Bedwell can be done in one go where possible.
- 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.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Have the make and model of any existing unit to hand
- Arrange for someone to be there to let us in
- Move furniture away from the wall where we’ll be working
Get a fixed-price quote
For a fixed-price quote, call us on 07833 053749 or use the quote form and tell us about the property and what you need. A few photos make it quicker. You will hear back from us the same working day.
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How we price air source heat pumps
Your quote is based on your property. We consider:
- The condition of any existing system
- Which make and model is being fitted or worked on
- One-off work versus a regular service cycle
Our prices page shows typical ranges, but each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a fixed-price quote, and we will talk you through it.
What to send for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. With your enquiry, please include:
- A photo of the consumer unit with the cover closed
- Any error code or flashing light on the display
- The outside wall, roof or yard where the outdoor unit sits or would go
Our prices page gives typical ranges, but your quote is based on your job, because every property is different. After a look at the job, by photos or a survey, the price is fixed. To start, phone us on 07833 053749 or write to us at info@aircondoctor.co.uk.
Safe owner checks
Refrigerant is off limits for anyone without the right qualifications. The law requires anyone working on equipment containing F gas to hold the right qualifications, and the company to be certified, and escaping refrigerant can cause cold burns. A suspected leak is our job, not yours.
Leave the units and pipework where they are. Disconnecting a system means dealing with refrigerant, which only a qualified engineer can do, and the electrical side needs a competent person. If you need something moved, we can quote for it.
A customer’s words
“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