Essex · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in Bobbingworth
Air source heat pumps for Bobbingworth and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed-price quote, the work and written records. Call for a fixed-price quote.
- Checking emitters for a heat pump
- Deciding which kind of heat pump suits the home
- Not knowing whether a grant applies
Questions from Bobbingworth
Can I fit a heat pump in Bobbingworth without planning permission?
That depends on the building and where the outdoor unit goes. The Blake Hall, Bobbingworth Conservation Area is close to the centre of Bobbingworth. 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 Bobbingworth, usually Epping Forest council) first.
Does the Boiler Upgrade Scheme cover homes in Bobbingworth?
Yes, if the home and the heat pump meet the scheme’s rules: Bobbingworth is in England, where it applies. The amount depends on the type of heat pump, and the survey confirms which applies. You don’t apply yourself: the MCS certified installer does, which is us.
What warranty do I get?
It’s the manufacturer’s, and the terms are theirs. Some brands make regular servicing a condition, so keep your service records.
How quickly will you reply?
The same working day. After that, we agree a survey, diagnosis or installation date that suits you, with a fixed price before work starts.
Who is responsible for leak checks?
Whoever operates the equipment, together with the technicians who service it. Systems below 5 tCO2e fall outside the set leak check intervals, while larger ones need checks at least every 12 months, or every 6 months from 50 tCO2e. We will work out which band applies to yours.
Can I fit air conditioning or a heat pump myself?
No, not the refrigerant side. The F-gas rules require certified companies and qualified engineers for it, and a new circuit is notifiable under Part P unless a registered electrician, such as a NICEIC approved contractor, does it.
Do you work in Bobbingworth?
Yes. We work across Greater London, Surrey, Kent, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire and Essex, Bobbingworth included.
About our air source heat pumps in Bobbingworth
Hot water from an air-to-water system is stored in a cylinder. Homes with a combi boiler may not have a cylinder, so finding space for one is part of the survey. With air-to-air, hot water has to come from something else. If you’re dealing with questions about where the outdoor unit can go and no space for a hot water cylinder, we can sort it out.
In a place like Bobbingworth, some homes are listed, and permitted development doesn’t cover listed buildings, so we check consent first.
The records are your system’s health record: what was fitted or found, what was done and when. It makes the next visit quicker and any warranty question simpler and it’s worth keeping safe.
- Where
- Bobbingworth (CM5)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- Fixed-price quote after a site survey
- Credentials
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Guide price
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
How it works
There’s very little for you to do on the day. Just let us in and point us to the units, or to where they’ll be fitted, and the rest is down to us. Before we leave, the area is tidied and we explain what we have done. A note on how to find the property and where to park makes a visit to Bobbingworth easier.
- First we talk through the property and the current system.
- We measure heat loss for every room.
- The design covers the heat pump, emitters, hot water and outdoor unit.
- A fixed-price quote explains the cost, the grant position and the VAT.
- Installation, commissioning and MCS registration complete the job.
How to prepare
- Plan for pets to be kept clear during the visit
- Unlock any gate, garage or side passage we need
- Let us know if the units are on a roof, a high wall or in a locked area
Getting a price
VAT is set out clearly on every quote, with the rate that applies to your job. VAT can differ between homes and businesses and between kinds of work, so we confirm it in writing rather than guess. To get one, phone us on 07833 053749 or send an email.
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Rented and managed buildings
We regularly work with managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works, and we will send a fixed-price quote.
Where a tenant occupies the property but the landlord owns the system, it’s worth checking the agreement for who looks after the system. We’re happy to deal with either side and send the records to whoever needs them.
Also near Bobbingworth
What else we do in Bobbingworth
What air source heat pumps cannot fix
We’d rather tell you now than sell you work that won’t help, so these are the things it won’t cover:
- Any gas work on the existing boiler
- Planning decisions, which rest with the council
- Insulation work, such as loft or cavity wall insulation
If you’re not sure, just ring 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on in Bobbingworth
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Underfloor heating
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Hot water cylinders
- Radiator systems
What a heat pump looks like in Bobbingworth
About 87% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to the last census (2021). Houses typically have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder.
Period properties close to Church of St Germain can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first. Historic houses such as Hill Hall, about 4.9 miles south-west, are a reminder that listed homes need consent before a heat pump goes in.
Bobbingworth is about 5 miles south-east of Harlow, in Essex. Across the CM5 area, our engineers can take on air source heat pumps. Bobbingworth is one of 644 places in Essex we cover for homes and businesses. There’s also a page for London, roughly 21 miles from Bobbingworth.
Whether you are on Gainsthorpe Road, Newhouse Lane and Stony Lane or a nearby road, our engineers can take on the work. Here we cover the CM5 postcode area. Close to Bobbingworth, our area also takes in Pedlars End (1 mile north-west), Moreton (1 mile north), Bovinger (1 mile west), Shelley (1 mile south-east) and Greensted Green (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (11 miles east), Basildon (15 miles south-east), Harlow (5 miles north-west) and Brentwood (8 miles south-east).
Around Bobbingworth
Locally, jobs take us to houses, flats and workplaces close to White Hart Public House and The Ongar Academy, among other places. Nearby you will also find Willingale Doe (4.3 miles east) and St. Margaret's Hospital (4.5 miles south-west). Not far away are Gernon Bushes.
Aftercare tips
Systems last better with the right care. Here’s what we suggest:
- File the MCS certificate safely
- Seal draughts where you can
- Keep the outdoor unit clear all year
Now and then in cold weather, the outdoor unit defrosts itself. You might see steam or hear the unit change note, and that is normal.
Book a service every year. Your manufacturer’s warranty terms may say something about servicing.
From one of our customers
“Office air con broke down in the July heatwave. Called at 8am, engineer was here by noon and fixed within 2 hours. Brilliant emergency response. They now hold the service contract for the whole building.”
James T., Crawley, office manager