Hampshire · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Binsted, Hampshire
We cover Binsted for heat pump installation. Diagnosis first, a fixed price and proper paperwork when we finish.
- Deciding which kind of heat pump suits the home
- Replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump
- Not knowing whether a grant applies
Your questions about air source heat pumps in Binsted
Is the heat pump grant available in Binsted?
Yes, the scheme covers homes in England, including Binsted, if they qualify. 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. We hold MCS certification, so the application is ours to make for you.
Is a heat pump in Binsted permitted development?
That depends on the building and where the outdoor unit goes. Historic England lists about 16 buildings and structures within half a mile of the centre of Binsted. A heat pump on a house can be permitted development if it meets the conditions, including the MCS noise check, but not within the grounds of a listed building, and in a conservation area the outdoor unit can’t face a road. Where necessary, we check with the local planning authority (for Binsted, normally East Hampshire council).
Do you cover Binsted?
Yes. We work across Greater London, Surrey, Kent, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire and Essex, Binsted included.
How long will it take to install a heat pump?
The work takes a few days on site, depending on the cylinder, the radiators and the pipework involved. The survey lets us set a firm programme, and you can call us on 07833 053749 or write to us at info@aircondoctor.co.uk to book it.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line for breakdowns that can’t wait. Ring 07833 053749 any time and explain the problem.
How much does an air source heat pump cost?
An air-to-water heat pump costs £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes) before the grant. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers £7,500 to eligible homes in England and Wales, and we confirm eligibility before you commit.
How does the warranty work?
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.
Air source heat pumps for homes and businesses in Binsted
A heat pump takes heat from the outside air and moves it into your home, using electricity to drive the process. The technology is close to air conditioning, which is why we install both and the Energy Saving Trust notes that air-to-air heat pumps are sometimes referred to as air conditioning. Typical jobs include finding a place for the outdoor unit and choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air, across air-to-water heat pumps, hot water cylinders and homes heated by oil, LPG or gas.
Space for an outdoor unit is rarely an issue near Binsted, so the design focuses on heat loss and radiators.
Warranty periods vary by brand and by product. For instance, Daikin’s standard warranty on split air conditioning is 2 years, and its longer extensions apply to its air-to-water units only. For any other brand, we explain the manufacturer’s terms on your quote.
- Place
- Binsted (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Certified
- NICEIC and F-Gas, MCS
- Price
- Fixed after a survey or photos
- Response
- On the working day you ask
- Price guide
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Air source heat pumps in Binsted: the local picture
About 80% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to Census 2021 figures. Houses normally have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder.
A heat loss calculation decides the size of heat pump your home needs. Live in one of the older houses around Church of the Holy Cross? Expect the survey to look closely at heat loss and at the building’s planning status.
Binsted is about 4 miles east of Alton, in Hampshire. We cover Binsted for air source heat pumps and across the rest of Hampshire. Count every place we list in Hampshire and you reach 683, with Binsted on the list. We also work in Guildford, about 15 miles from Binsted.
The closest recent job we can point to from Binsted was on Castle Street, Farnham (GU9), about 5 miles north-east: installing a Fujitsu multi-split system serving three offices and a client meeting room.
Our engineers cover all of GU34 for air source heat pumps. You will find streets such as The Street and Lovell Gardens, all of which are in our area. Other places close to Binsted include Isington (1 mile north), Blacknest (1 mile north-east), Bucks Horn Oak (2 miles east), Frithend (2 miles east) and Kingsley (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Farnborough (10 miles north-east), Fleet (8 miles north) and Aldershot (8 miles north-east).
Around Binsted
Locally, jobs take us to houses, flats and workplaces close to The Binsted Inn and the streets around them. Binsted’s nearest station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 1.5 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Allen Gallery (3.8 miles west) and Chase Community Hospital (4.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Holybourne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
Other services in Binsted
Different systems, different jobs
Outdoor unit position and planning
Under permitted development, the outdoor unit must be 1.5 m³ or less, compliance with MCS 020(a), and use for more than cooling alone. It cannot be within the curtilage of a listed building.
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme
There’s one grant per property, and you can’t get a grant to replace a low-carbon system. Hybrids are excluded.
What we do, step by step
Protection comes first: sheets over the floor and any furniture nearby and nothing is moved without asking you. Then the electrics are made safe and the work begins. The work on site takes a few days on site, depending on the cylinder, the radiators and the pipework involved, and we tidy up before we leave. We agree a date with you and plan the visit to Binsted so we arrive with what’s needed.
- We start with your plans and the property.
- We survey for heat loss and look at radiators, cylinder space and outdoor unit options.
- You get our view on the right type for the house, and on whether the Boiler Upgrade Scheme applies.
- Installation follows on the agreed dates.
- After commissioning, you get the MCS certificate and a handover.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, high walls or locked plant areas
- Let us know where we can park and unload
- Make sure someone can let us in at the agreed time
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: the inside and outside of the property where the work is, plus the rating plate of any unit already there. Tell us the address and what you need, and many jobs can be priced from that.
Related advice
Why act early in Binsted
Permitted development rules can change, and conditions vary between properties. We look at the planning position early, so there are no surprises covering listed buildings, conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. For a village like Binsted, booking ahead lets us plan the trip properly.
One room or a whole building, we price it on the same basis: the work involved, the access and the equipment. The price is fixed before any work starts, with VAT shown clearly.
Why book with us
- F-Gas certified company
- MCS certification for heat pump work
- Every job looked at before it’s priced
- A 24/7 emergency line
Read our cost guide and our accreditations.
When it’s something else
In fairness, some problems need a different answer:
- Any gas work on the existing boiler
- A grant for a home that does not meet the scheme rules
- Formal advice on VAT for your situation
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or write to us at info@aircondoctor.co.uk and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Underfloor heating
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Hot water cylinders
- Radiator systems
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Air-to-water heat pumps
From one of our customers
“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