Southampton · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Bitterne Manor, Southampton
Air source heat pumps for Bitterne Manor and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed-price quote, the work and written records. Call for a fixed-price quote.
- An oil, LPG or gas boiler near the end of its life
- Questions about listed buildings or conservation areas
- Working out where a cylinder could go
Air source heat pumps in Bitterne Manor, done properly
Air source heat pumps collect heat from outdoor air and bring it inside, 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 homes heated by oil, LPG or gas, underfloor heating and hot water cylinders, and people most often call us about checking eligibility for a heat pump grant and checking whether planning permission is needed.
For a house near Bitterne Manor, space outside is rarely the problem, so heat loss, radiators and the electrics are what we check.
If a fault appears while the equipment is under the manufacturer’s warranty, tell us the make, model and installation date. We will tell you how the manufacturer’s warranty is likely to apply before any chargeable work goes ahead.
- Location
- Bitterne Manor (SO18, SO17, SO14)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Pricing
- Fixed, in writing
- Prices
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Approvals
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Air source heat pumps around Bitterne Manor
At about 2 miles from the coast, Bitterne Manor is close enough for sea air to matter. For a heat pump near the sea, ask about any coastal protection option the manufacturer offers. About 8 listed entries lie within half a mile of central Bitterne Manor, The Old Farm House Public House (grade II*) among them. 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 the planning team at Southampton council, which typically handles Bitterne Manor where necessary. Valuation Office Agency council tax records put about 46% of homes in and around Bitterne Manor before 1919, and the 2021 Census found about 52% of households live in flats. In older homes, the heat loss calculation is especially important, as solid walls and draughts change the size of heat pump needed. In flats, space for an outdoor unit and a cylinder can be limited, and the lease and freeholder come into it, so air-to-air is sometimes the better fit.
Live in one of the older houses around Church of St Denys? Expect the survey to look closely at heat loss and at the building’s planning status. If you live near Bitterne station, the survey compares air-to-water and air-to-air for your home before anything is quoted.
Bitterne Manor is about 1 mile east of Southampton, in Southampton. We cover Bitterne Manor for air source heat pumps and across the rest of Southampton. 40 places in Southampton are on our list. The nearest of our city pages is Guildford, around 42 miles from Bitterne Manor.
We cover homes and businesses on Ivy Road, North Road and South Road and nearby roads. Work in SO18, SO17 and SO14 follows the same survey, fixed-price quote and written records as everywhere else we cover. Close to Bitterne Manor, our area also takes in St Denys (1 mile north-west), Southampton (1 mile west), Northam (1 mile south), Bitterne Park (1 mile north-east) and Portswood (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (3 miles west), Coxford (3 miles north-west) and Lordswood (3 miles north-west).
What’s near Bitterne Manor
Typical jobs here are in properties near Bitterne Park School, St Mary's Independent School and Rockstone Place Park, among other places. There’s a railway station in Bitterne Manor itself: Bitterne station. Well-known places in the area include Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (0.9 miles east) and Netley Castle (3 miles south). The countryside around Bitterne Manor includes Netley Common.
Let and managed properties
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works, and we’ll send a fixed-price quote.
Bigger systems bring extra duties: a TM44 inspection by an accredited energy assessor is required at least every 5 years for systems over 12 kW. We arrange the inspection, get the system ready and put right anything it picks up.
System by system
Heat loss surveys
The survey works out the heat needed room by room. Everything else is sized from it.
Outdoor unit position and planning
Flats have tighter limits, and an Article 4 direction can remove permitted development rights. Listed building consent is a separate matter and we check what applies to you.
Pricing air source heat pumps in Bitterne Manor
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We check:
- How far the pipework has to run, and where
- What electrical work the job needs
- Whether it’s a simple split or a larger system
Whatever the property, the quote works the same way: what’s needed, how we reach it, the parts and the labour. Ask for a fixed-price quote and we’ll explain each part.
Before you get in touch
A few details help us quote accurately. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- Your consumer unit or fuse board
- Any previous service or F-Gas records
- Where the outdoor unit is, or where you’d like it
Here’s what helps us quote: the address and the type of property, pictures of the rooms or units, the brand and model of anything already fitted and any symptoms, from error codes to drips. Once you have those, phone 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form.
FAQs for Bitterne Manor
Do you cover smaller places like Bitterne Manor?
Yes, and the size of the place makes no difference to how we work. A few pictures and the postcode are enough to get things started.
Is the coast a problem for outdoor units in Bitterne Manor?
It can. Bitterne Manor is within about 2 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 my home qualify for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme?
Possibly. In England and Wales it pays £7,500 for an eligible air-to-water or ground source heat pump, and £2,500 for air-to-air under tighter rules. Homes heated by oil or LPG with no mains gas can get an extra £1,500 towards an air source or ground source heat pump until March 2027. We check your home against the rules at the survey.
What’s the price of a heat pump installation?
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.
Do you work on systems someone else installed?
Yes. We start with a proper look and tell you honestly what we find, including any issues with how it was fitted. You get a fixed price before any work goes ahead.
Do I get paperwork after the visit?
Yes. Each visit is written up, including F-Gas records for any refrigerant work. Keep them with the manual and the warranty documents.
Why does F-Gas certification matter?
Anyone installing, repairing or servicing the refrigerant side must be qualified, and their company certified. Ask to see proof before booking anyone and we will gladly show you ours.
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How the visit works
The visit has three parts, a bit like a doctor’s appointment: diagnose, treat and sign off. First we check the system or the space against the plan, then the work itself, and finally everything is tested, recorded and explained. Most of the time goes on the middle part, and that takes a few days on site, depending on the cylinder, the radiators and the pipework involved. Tell us about any gates or steps at your property near Bitterne Manor when you book.
- First we talk through the property and the current system.
- A heat loss survey is carried out, room by room.
- We design the system, check the radiators and cylinder and look at the outdoor unit position.
- Cost, grant and VAT appear on one fixed-price quote.
- Installation, commissioning and MCS registration complete the job.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep pets out of the rooms we are working in
- Unlock any gate, garage or side passage we need
- Clear a path to the units and the space around them
How to get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: the room or the existing unit, the outside wall or roof where the outdoor unit sits or would go, and the label on any existing unit. Tell us the address and what you need, and many jobs can be priced from that.
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From one of our customers
“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