Hampshire · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in Boarhunt
Air source heat pumps for Boarhunt and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed-price quote, the work and written records. Ask us for a fixed-price quote.
- An oil, LPG or gas boiler near the end of its life
- Planning and permitted development questions
- Comparing heat pump types
Air source heat pumps in Boarhunt, done properly
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. If you are dealing with questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme and moving away from fossil-fuel heating, we can sort it out.
Homes around Boarhunt typically have room outside for a heat pump, so the design focuses on heat loss and radiators.
AirCon Doctor is an F-Gas certified company and NICEIC approved for electrical work, MCS certified for heat pumps and a Checkatrade member. Refrigerant work is done by engineers who hold the F-gas qualifications the law requires.
- Where
- Boarhunt (PO17)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Certified
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Quotes
- Fixed, in writing
- Typical price
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
When something else is needed
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what this work cannot put right:
- Tax rulings, which only HMRC can give
- Any gas work on the existing boiler
- Grants for hybrid systems or replacements of low-carbon systems
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send an email and we’ll say what we think.
Where we work
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Hot water cylinders
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Underfloor heating
- Radiator systems
Air source heat pumps around Boarhunt
At about 2 miles from the coast, Boarhunt is close enough for sea air to matter. Salt air is hard on outdoor units, so a heat pump near the sea needs a sensible position and regular checks, and some models offer corrosion protection for coastal sites. About 36% of homes across Boarhunt and its surrounding area were built between the wars, according to Valuation Office Agency council tax records, and about 75% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to Census 2021 figures. Whether the walls and loft have been insulated makes a real difference to the heat pump size for homes of that period. Finding room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder is seldom a problem in homes like these.
Live in one of the older houses around Church of St Nicholas? Expect the survey to look closely at heat loss and at the building’s planning status.
Boarhunt is about 3 miles north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. Properties in Boarhunt get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price and proper paperwork when we’ve finished. Count every place we list in Hampshire and you reach 683, with Boarhunt on the list. Worthing, roughly 32 miles off, has its own page on this site.
If your postcode is in PO17, the property is within reach. Places around Boarhunt that are also on our list: Southwick (1 mile east), North Fareham (1 mile west), Wallington (2 miles south-west), North Boarhunt (2 miles north) and Fareham Common (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (15 miles north-west), Gosport (5 miles south), Havant (7 miles east) and Eastleigh (11 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Boarhunt
For rail, the closest station is Portchester station, roughly 1.6 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Fareham Shopping Centre (2 miles south-west) and Portchester Castle (2.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
How it works
Think of the visit in three stages: look, put right and sign off. First we check the system or the space against the plan, then we do the work, and finally everything is tested, recorded and explained. The middle part takes longest, and that 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. Photos of the room and the outside of the property help us plan a visit to Boarhunt.
- It begins with your house and the heating it relies on now.
- A heat loss survey is carried out, room by room.
- From those figures we size the heat pump and decide on radiators, cylinder and outdoor position.
- You get a fixed price, with any grant and the VAT set out.
- We install, commission and register the system under MCS.
Getting ready for the visit
- Dig out any previous service or F-Gas records
- Move furniture away from the wall where we’ll be working
- Mention any roof access, ladders or high-level work
Getting a price
Photos are the fastest route to a quote: 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. Add the address and what you’d like done, and many jobs can be priced from that.
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FAQs for Boarhunt
Will you come out to Boarhunt?
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.
Do I need planning permission for a heat pump in Boarhunt?
There’s no single answer: the building and the outdoor unit position decide it. The half-mile around the middle of Boarhunt holds about 5 listed buildings and structures. The permitted development rules for heat pumps leave out listed buildings and stop outdoor units going on road-facing walls or roofs in conservation areas. Anything outside the rules needs an application, and we raise it with the local planning authority (for Boarhunt, usually Winchester City council) first.
How does the warranty work?
It’s the manufacturer’s, and the terms are theirs. Some brands make regular servicing a condition so it’s worth keeping the service records.
Do you offer emergency call-outs?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line for problems that cannot wait for a planned visit. Ring 07833 053749 any time and explain the problem.
Can you set up regular servicing?
Yes. We offer maintenance contracts, set at the interval the system and the manufacturer’s terms need. Each visit is recorded and F-Gas records kept where they apply.
How long will it take to install a heat pump?
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’re without heating for as little time as possible and agreed before any work starts.
Can I fit air conditioning or a heat pump myself?
The refrigerant side has to be done by a qualified engineer working for an F-Gas certified company. That is a legal requirement, and manufacturers expect it for their warranty too. We’re happy to quote for the full job, supply to commissioning.
Common problems we fix in Boarhunt
Many enquiries start with a question about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme. Whether you can get the grant depends on your home and the scheme conditions, so we check before you commit.
Reasons to give us a call include:
- Comparing heat pump types
- A boiler that is getting old
- Moving away from fossil-fuel heating
Sizing comes from the heat each room loses on a cold day, not from the size of the old boiler.
Comparing quotes
- Whether extra work needs your approval first
- Whether the quote is a fixed price
- Whose warranty applies, and on what terms
Leave it or put it right?
From 1 April 2027, VAT on heat pumps in homes rises from 0% to 5%. It’s a date to bear in mind when planning alongside your own plans for the property. Small faults tend to grow, so it’s worth dealing with them early.
Height, access and the distance between the indoor and outdoor units all affect the cost. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Why book with us
- Every job looked at before it’s priced
- F-Gas company certification
- A reply the same working day
- Fixed-price quotes after a survey or pictures
Take a look at how installs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
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