Southampton · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installers in Bitterne Park
Looking for air source heat pumps in Bitterne Park? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around you, finishing with proper records.
- Plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump
- An oil, LPG or gas boiler near the end of its life
- Checking emitters for a heat pump
Air source heat pumps for homes and businesses in Bitterne Park
Installing an air source heat pump in a home is zero-rated for VAT until 31 March 2027, then 5%. That follows HMRC Notice 708/6, and it does not apply to businesses. For air-to-air systems, we confirm the VAT on your quote. Please treat this as general information rather than tax advice. Common call-outs are for moving away from fossil-fuel heating and no space for a hot water cylinder, on air-to-air heat pumps, radiator systems and underfloor heating.
If your home near Bitterne Park has no mains gas, the grant can be bigger. Homes heated by oil or LPG with no mains gas can get an extra £1,500 on the Boiler Upgrade Scheme until March 2027.
Each manufacturer sets its own warranty period. 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
- Bitterne Park (SO18, SO17, SO19)
- Region
- Southampton
- Quote
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Accreditations
- NICEIC and F-Gas, MCS
- Typical price
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Owner checks or an engineer?
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.
For air conditioning, cleaning the indoor unit’s filters is the main job owners can do, if the manual says so. They come out, get a gentle clean and go back only when they’re dry. On a heat pump, the equivalent is keeping the outdoor unit clear and checking the controls.
Towns and villages near Bitterne Park
What else we do in Bitterne Park
What happens on the day
Our engineers arrive at the time agreed with you and check the plan with you first. Floors and furniture near the work are covered with dust sheets, and anything electrical is made safe before work starts. On site, it takes a few days for most air-to-water installations, with air-to-air systems often quicker. Everything the job in Bitterne Park needs is worked out beforehand.
- It begins with your house and the heating it relies on now.
- 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.
- We install, commission and register the system under MCS.
Preparing for the visit
- Find the manual or the paperwork for the system, if you have it
- Clear access to the fuse board
- Let us know where we can park and unload
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is straightforward. Send a few details and photos, and we reply the same working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits you.
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Leave it or put it right?
Permitted development rules can change, and conditions vary between properties. Checking the position for your home at the survey stage avoids surprises later, including conservation areas, listed buildings and Article 4 directions. Booking before summer means the work near Bitterne Park is done before the hot weather.
One room or a whole building, we price it on the same basis: what needs doing, how we get to it and what it needs. You will have a fixed price before work begins, and the quote sets out the VAT.
Why book with us
- We reply to enquiries the same working day
- Covering London and the South East
- NICEIC approved for electrical work
- F-Gas certified company
Read our cost guide or how to check a contractor.
What a heat pump looks like in Bitterne Park
Bitterne Park lies within about 3 miles of the sea. Coastal sites are worth mentioning at the survey, as salt air affects the outdoor unit and its fixings.
Period properties close to Church of Ascension can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first. Homeowners near Bitterne station often ask whether a heat pump can take over from the boiler, and the heat loss survey answers that.
Bitterne Park is about 1 mile east of Southampton, in Southampton. From the centre of Bitterne Park to the outskirts, our engineers cover air source heat pumps, from small jobs to large ones. Our list for Southampton has 40 entries, and Bitterne Park is one. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 41 miles away.
From Neva Road, Avon Road and Bond Road to the smaller roads in between, the whole area is covered. Our engineers cover all of the SO18, SO17 and SO19 postcode area for air source heat pumps and the roads nearby. If you’re just outside Bitterne Park, we cover Midanbury (1 mile north-east), Bitterne Manor (1 mile south-west), St Denys (1 mile west), Townhill Park (1 mile north-east) and Bitterne (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Shirley (3 miles west), Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (3 miles west) and Coxford (3 miles west).
Landmarks near Bitterne Park
Around Bitterne Park, our work takes us to homes and businesses near Bitterne Park Hotel, Bitterne Park Primary School and Riverside Park, among other places. The closest station to Bitterne Park is Bitterne station, about 0.5 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (0.8 miles south-east) and Royal South Hants Hospital (1.3 miles south-west). Not far away are Netley Common.
How we price air source heat pumps
Jobs vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- Access, including height, roofs and ladders
- What we find on the survey or diagnosis
- Which make and model is being fitted or worked on
The pipe route, the height of the units and how we reach them can all change the price. We take each of them into account, and the price is fixed before any work starts.
What to send for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just send:
- A photo of the consumer unit with the cover closed
- A close-up of the unit’s label showing the model number
- The outdoor side of the property, including any roof or flat area
To get a fixed-price quote, phone us on 07833 053749 or drop us a line and tell us about the property and what you need. Photos help a lot. We reply to enquiries the same working day.
Your questions about air source heat pumps in Bitterne Park
Is the coast a problem for outdoor units in Bitterne Park?
It can. Bitterne Park is within about 3 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 a heat pump in Bitterne Park need planning permission?
It comes down to the building and the spot chosen for the outdoor unit. Around 5 listed entries sit within 0.5 miles of central Bitterne Park. Heat pumps on houses are often permitted development, but listed buildings need consent and conservation areas restrict outdoor units facing a road. Where it’s needed, we check with Southampton council, which is usually the planning authority for Bitterne Park.
How do you keep the place clean during the work?
We start with protection: sheets over the floor and nearby furniture. Any drilling is agreed with you first, and we clear up the dust and offcuts before we leave.
Do you work on systems someone else installed?
Yes. Systems fitted by other companies are fine, on all the main brands. Send us the make and model, and any records you have.
Do you cover Bitterne Park?
Yes. We cover Bitterne Park and across Southampton, as part of our area across London and the South East. To book, call 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form.
Am I eligible for a heat pump grant?
That depends on the scheme conditions, which we check for you. As the installer, we make the application where you qualify.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, 24/7. Call the emergency line and tell us the make, the symptoms and any error code, and we will talk you through the next steps.
A customer’s words
“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