Hampshire · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installers in Blackhill
F-Gas certified and NICEIC approved, we cover Blackhill for air source heat pumps. Fixed-price quotes and a 24/7 emergency line.
- Choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air
- Questions about where the outdoor unit can go
- Radiators that may be too small for a heat pump
Air source heat pumps in Blackhill, done properly
Until 31 March 2027, a heat pump installed in residential accommodation carries 0% VAT, with 5% from 1 April 2027. That follows HMRC Notice 708/6, and it doesn’t apply to businesses, and for air-to-air systems we confirm the VAT on your quote. Please treat this as general information rather than tax advice. If you are dealing with choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air and deciding on the outdoor unit position, we can sort it out.
Space for an outdoor unit is rarely an issue near Blackhill, so the design focuses on heat loss and radiators.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: commissioning details and F-Gas records for a new system, a note of the fault and the fix for a repair, or a service record. File it with the manual so it’s to hand next time.
- Location
- Blackhill (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Costs
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Accreditations
- NICEIC and F-Gas, MCS
- Quote
- Fixed after a survey or photos
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
To keep the system working properly:
- Avoid switching the heat pump on and off often
- Know the servicing conditions in your warranty
- Look at insulation alongside the heat pump
If anything doesn’t seem right after installation, ring 07833 053749 or use the quote form and we’ll talk it through. Annual servicing helps keep the system working well.
A well-insulated home helps a heat pump because it reduces the heat the system needs to supply.
Also near Blackhill
Other services in Blackhill
What owners can safely do
Owner care supports servicing; it does not replace it. Simple care keeps the air moving through the system, but the inside of the units, the refrigerant and the electrics still need a qualified engineer.
Never try to top up, release or handle refrigerant yourself. Under the F-gas rules, engineers need their own qualifications and the company must be certified, and escaping refrigerant can cause cold burns. A suspected leak is our job, not yours.
What air conditioning won’t do
We’d rather tell you now than sell you work that will not help, so here are the limits:
- Grants for hybrid systems or replacements of low-carbon systems
- Planning decisions, which rest with the council
- Formal advice on VAT for your situation
Not sure which it is? You can ring us on 07833 053749 or use the quote form and we’ll tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- Underfloor heating
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Hot water cylinders
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Radiator systems
The process
Our engineers bring the tools, gauges and access equipment the job needs. You only need to give us clear access to the units, or their planned positions, and to the fuse board. On site, the work takes a few days on site, depending on the cylinder, the radiators and the pipework involved. A note on how to find the property and where to park makes a visit to Blackhill easier.
- Step one is understanding the house, how it’s heated today and what you’d like to change.
- A heat loss survey works out how much heat each room needs, and we look at the radiators, the cylinder space and where the outdoor unit could go.
- The price comes back fixed and in writing, with the grant and VAT shown line by line.
- We fit the outdoor unit and connect it to the heating, hot water and controls.
- The system is commissioned and registered under MCS, and we show you how to use it.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the rooms we are working in
- Arrange for someone to be there to let us in
- Unlock any gate, garage or side passage we need
Getting a price
Our prices page gives typical ranges, but your quote is based on your job, because every property is different. Once we have looked at the job, from photos or on a survey, you get a fixed price. To start, ring 07833 053749 or send an email.
Advice
FAQs for Blackhill
Is Blackhill in your area for air source heat pumps?
We do: Blackhill falls inside our working area. Tell us a little about the job and we’ll take it from there.
Can I get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant in Blackhill?
Yes, the scheme covers homes in England, including Blackhill, if they qualify. Air-to-water and ground source systems attract £7,500. Air-to-air gets £2,500, but only where it takes over from fossil-fuel heating and covers the whole home’s heating demand. We hold MCS certification, so the application is ours to make for you.
Will I get records for the system?
Yes. It’s the record a manufacturer or the next engineer will ask to see: the date, the work, and any refrigerant added or recovered.
What accreditations do you have?
F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved and MCS certified for heat pumps, and we’re Checkatrade members. Engineers who handle refrigerant hold their own F-gas qualifications as well.
Can landlords and managing agents book you?
Yes. We work for homeowners, landlords, letting and managing agents, and businesses of every size in Blackhill and across Hampshire. Tell us who should receive the paperwork.
What’s the difference between air-to-water and air-to-air heat pumps?
Air-to-water feeds your central heating and hot water, while air-to-air warms and cools rooms directly. With air-to-air, hot water needs another source and the survey helps decide.
How does the warranty work?
It’s the manufacturer’s, and the terms are theirs. Some terms depend on regular servicing by a qualified engineer so it’s worth keeping the service records.
Air source heat pumps around Blackhill
The Valuation Office Agency’s council tax figures show about 45% of homes in and around Blackhill were built in 2000 or later, and about 73% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to Census 2021 figures. Newer homes typically lose less heat, which tends to suit a heat pump well. Houses normally have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder.
Historic houses such as Landford Manor, about 2.7 miles north-west, are a reminder that listed homes need consent before a heat pump goes in. A heat loss calculation decides the size of heat pump your home needs.
Blackhill is about 4 miles north-west of Totton, in Hampshire. Our engineers cover Blackhill for air source heat pumps, along with the rest of Hampshire. Across Hampshire, we cover 683 places, Blackhill among them. The nearest of our city pages is Guildford, around 48 miles from Blackhill.
Our working area takes in SO51 in full. Close to Blackhill, our area also takes in East Wellow (1 mile north-east), Canada (1 mile west), West Wellow (1 mile north-west), Wigley (2 miles south-east) and Newbridge (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Totton (4 miles south-east) and Chandler's Ford (8 miles east).
Local landmarks in Blackhill
Locally, jobs take us to houses, flats and workplaces close to Rockingham Arms and Embley. Blackhill’s nearest station is Romsey station, about 4 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (2.9 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Blackhill includes Copythorne Common.
What a customer said
“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