Hampshire · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Bentworth, Hampshire
For air source heat pumps in Bentworth, one call is all it takes: diagnosis, fixed price, work and sign-off. F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved and Checkatrade members.
- Questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
- Working out whether radiators need upsizing
- Choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air
What happens on the day
Wherever the system can be run before we leave, we run it and check it in operation. Then we explain what was done and answer your questions, and anything that needs attention later is pointed out. All told, the work 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. Work in Bentworth is booked in advance at a time that suits you.
- 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.
- We recommend air-to-water or air-to-air and check the grant position.
- The system is installed and connected to the controls.
- We commission it, complete the MCS certificate and show you how to use it.
How to prepare
- Let us know where we can park and unload
- Clear the space around the indoor unit, or where it will go
- Mention any managing agent or landlord rules we need to follow
Ask for a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: where the property is and what kind of building it is, pictures of the rooms or units, the make and model of any existing system and any symptoms, from error codes to drips. Once you have those, phone 07833 053749 or write to us at info@aircondoctor.co.uk.
Related advice
Air source heat pumps in Bentworth
A heat pump takes heat from the outside air and moves it into your home with electricity running the compressor and fans. 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. We’re often asked to deal with a boiler that’s getting old and choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air, on air-to-air heat pumps, radiator systems and underfloor heating.
Homes around Bentworth normally have room outside for a heat pump, so the design focuses on heat loss and radiators.
We are an F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved for electrical work, MCS certified for heat pumps and a Checkatrade member. Our engineers hold the F-gas qualifications needed to work on refrigerant.
- Where
- Bentworth (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Quote
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Costs
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Approvals
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What affects the cost of air source heat pumps
The diagnosis comes before the price. The main factors are:
- What kind of system it is
- How easy the units are to reach
- Whether it’s a one-off job or part of a maintenance contract
Whatever the property, the quote works the same way: the equipment, the access, the work involved and the time it takes. Ask for a fixed-price quote and we will go through it with you.
What we need to know
Simple jobs can often be priced from photos and some basics. Send what you can of the following:
- The make and model of the system, from the label
- The address and the type of property
- Where the outdoor unit is, or where you’d like it
Every quote starts with a look at the job, 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.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Bentworth
Where a tenant occupies the property but the landlord owns the system, the lease or tenancy agreement normally sets out who maintains what. We are happy to deal with either side, and the paperwork can go to both.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit is written up, plus the F-Gas records where refrigerant is involved, so you can show what was done and when.
Heat pumps in Bentworth: local notes
The 2021 Census found about 61% 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.
Historic houses such as Hall Place, about 0.2 miles south-west, are a reminder that listed homes need consent before a heat pump goes in. Live in one of the older houses around St. Mary's Church? Expect the survey to look closely at heat loss and at the building’s planning status.
Bentworth is about 3 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. Whatever kind of property you have in Bentworth, we can help with air source heat pumps. We reply to enquiries the same working day, and there’s a 24/7 emergency line. Our Hampshire coverage runs to 683 places, and Bentworth is one of them. There’s also a page for Guildford, about 21 miles away.
Our nearest recent job to Bentworth was on Castle Street, Farnham (GU9), about 12 miles east: installing a Fujitsu multi-split system serving three offices and a client meeting room.
Local streets include Village Street, Church Street and Drury Lane, all of which are in our area. Every address in GU34 is covered, from busy streets to back roads. Close to Bentworth, our area also takes in Holt End (1 mile south-west), Thedden (1 mile south-east), Wivelrod (1 mile south-east), New Copse (1 mile south-west) and Beech (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (8 miles north), Winchester (13 miles south-west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east) and Fleet (12 miles north-east).
What’s near Bentworth
In Bentworth, that means homes and buildings near The Star Inn and the streets around them. Bentworth’s nearest station is Alton station, roughly 3.5 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Gliding Heritage Centre (2.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Bentworth includes King's Hill.
Common questions in Bentworth
Is Bentworth 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 fit a heat pump in Bentworth without planning permission?
That depends on the building and where the outdoor unit goes. The Bentworth Conservation Area takes in the middle of Bentworth. 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 don’t 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 planning department at East Hampshire council, usually the authority for Bentworth.
What does F-Gas certified mean?
Companies working on equipment that contains F gas must be certified by an approved body, and each engineer needs the right qualifications too. It means the refrigerant in your system is handled legally.
Do you work on all makes?
We install and work on the leading makes, from Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin and Fujitsu to Panasonic, Toshiba, LG, Samsung, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Hitachi. Send us the make and model if you have it.
How much time does a heat pump install need?
As a guide, it takes a few days on site, depending on the cylinder, the radiators and the pipework involved. We plan the work so you are without heating for as little time as possible, and we explain it in advance.
Can you look at a system you didn’t fit?
Yes. We look at it first and tell you what we find, including anything about the original installation that needs putting right. You get a fixed price before any work goes ahead.
Are my radiators big enough for a heat pump?
We find out during the survey. Rooms where the radiator is big enough stay as they are, and any that need upsizing are set out in the quote.
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Looking after your system
Here’s the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Find out the grant position at the survey
- File the MCS certificate safely
- Do not block radiators or indoor units with furniture
Once commissioned, we register the installation with MCS and give you the certificate. File it with the warranty documents, as you may need it later.
Keep insulation and draught-proofing in good order, as lower heat loss means the system has less to do.
What a customer said
“Office air con broke down in the July heatwave. Called at 8am, engineer was here by noon and fixed within 2 hours. Brilliant emergency response. They now hold the service contract for the whole building.”
James T., Crawley, office manager