West Berkshire · Heat pump installation
Chaddleworth air source heat pumps
Need air source heat pumps in Chaddleworth? We look at the job first, give you a fixed-price quote and do the work at a time that suits you, finishing with proper records.
- Wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating
- Working out whether radiators need upsizing
- Working out where a cylinder could go
Air source heat pumps for homes and businesses in Chaddleworth
Air-to-air heat pumps can qualify for a £2,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, but only in some cases. It has to replace the fossil-fuel heating, cover the whole heating demand, be fitted by an MCS certified installer and be in a home, so an add-on next to a boiler is not eligible. If the problem is working out whether radiators need upsizing and working out where a cylinder could go, we can help.
For a home around Chaddleworth that’s off mains gas and heated by oil or LPG, an extra £1,500 is available through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme until March 2027, on top of the £7,500.
Each manufacturer sets its own warranty period. Daikin, for instance, gives a standard 2 years on split air conditioning, with longer extensions only on its air-to-water heat pumps. Whatever the brand, the manufacturer’s terms are explained on your quote.
- Location
- Chaddleworth (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Accreditations
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Pricing
- Fixed after a survey or photos
- Costs
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Enquiries
- Same working day
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Looking after your system
So the system stays in good health:
- Check eligibility for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme early
- Leave space around the outdoor unit
- Keep radiators clear
Now and then in cold weather, the outdoor unit defrosts itself. You might see steam or hear the unit change note and it’s part of how the system works.
Leave space around the outdoor unit. It needs good airflow to collect heat from outside, so keep it clear all year.
What we do, step by step
Think of the visit in three stages: diagnose, treat and sign off. First comes a careful look at the system or the space, then the work itself, and finally everything is tested, recorded and explained. Most of the time goes on the middle part, and that takes several days for an air-to-water system with a new cylinder, less for an air-to-air system. Somewhere like Chaddleworth, it helps to know about lanes, gates and where to park.
- We find out about your home and the heating you have now.
- Every room’s heat loss is worked out on site.
- The design covers the heat pump, emitters, hot water and outdoor unit.
- 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
- Mention any managing agent or landlord rules we need to follow
- Give us access to the outside wall, roof or yard where the outdoor unit sits
- Make sure someone can let us in at the agreed time
Get a fixed-price quote
If you need air source heat pumps in Chaddleworth, phone us on 07833 053749. Tell us what kind of property it is and what you’d like done, and send a few photos if you can. Enquiries get a reply the same working day.
Advice
Chaddleworth: your questions answered
Will you come out to Chaddleworth?
Yes, and the size of the place makes no difference to how we work. We’re based in East Grinstead and plan each visit so the job can be finished in one trip where possible.
Is the heat pump grant available in Chaddleworth?
Yes, if the home and the heat pump meet the scheme’s rules: Chaddleworth is in England, where it applies. Whether your home qualifies, and for how much, depends on the type of heat pump and the heating it replaces. As an MCS certified installer, we apply for it on your behalf.
Who has to arrange F-Gas leak checks?
Responsibility is shared between the operator, usually whoever owns or controls the equipment, and the service technicians. How often depends on the size of the refrigerant charge in tonnes of CO2 equivalent: at least every 12 months from 5 tCO2e, and every 6 months from 50 tCO2e.
Should I choose air-to-water or air-to-air?
Air-to-water replaces the boiler for heating and hot water, while air-to-air heats and cools rooms. The survey helps decide. We install both types.
Why does F-Gas certification matter?
Anyone installing, repairing or servicing the refrigerant side must be qualified, and their company certified. It’s worth checking before booking and we will gladly show you ours.
Will I get records for the system?
Yes, on every job. A new system comes with commissioning details, F-Gas records and the manufacturer’s warranty information, while repairs and services get a written note of what was found and done.
Do I need to service the system to keep the warranty?
It depends on the manufacturer’s terms. Some manufacturers make regular servicing by a qualified engineer a condition of the warranty, so check the terms or ask us. Either way, keep a record of every service.
Homes in Chaddleworth and heat pumps
Chaddleworth’s centre falls inside the Chaddleworth Conservation Area. Historic England lists about 17 buildings and structures within half a mile of the centre of Chaddleworth, including Church of St Andrew (grade I). Where a home is affected, the outdoor unit position is settled with the local planning authority (typically West Berkshire council) before the heat pump design is finished. About 83% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to the 2021 Census. Finding room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder is seldom a problem in homes like these.
Every heat pump design starts with a room-by-room heat loss calculation. Period properties close to Church of St Andrew can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first.
Chaddleworth is about 7 miles south of Wantage, in West Berkshire. Homes and businesses alike in Chaddleworth, we can help with air source heat pumps. We reply to enquiries the same working day and our emergency line runs 24/7. Chaddleworth is one of 155 towns, villages and districts in West Berkshire where we work for homes and businesses. The nearest of our city pages is Guildford, around 40 miles from Chaddleworth.
Our engineers work on Main Street, Upper End and Tower Hill and nearby roads. Work in RG20 follows the same survey, fixed-price quote and written records as everywhere else we cover. If you’re just outside Chaddleworth, we cover Great Shefford (2 miles south-west), East Shefford (2 miles south-west), Weston (2 miles south-west), East Garston (3 miles west) and Easton (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (8 miles south-east), Thatcham (9 miles south-east), Speenhamland (7 miles south-east) and Hungerford (8 miles south-west).
Around Chaddleworth
The countryside around Chaddleworth includes Sole Common Pond.
How the job changes from property to property
VAT on heat pumps
For air-to-air systems, HMRC’s view depends on the product and the situation, so we confirm the VAT on your quote.
Outdoor unit position and planning
Flats and blocks of flats have different limits, and Article 4 directions can remove rights. Listed buildings also need separate consent, and we check the position for your property.
Towns and villages near Chaddleworth
What else we do in Chaddleworth
What happens if it’s left?
For eligible off-gas homes on oil or LPG, an extra £1,500 is on offer until March 2027. If that applies to you, it’s worth asking about sooner rather than later. Waiting rarely makes an air conditioning problem smaller.
Whatever the property, the quote works the same way: the equipment, the access, the work involved and the time it takes. Call for a fixed-price quote and we will explain each part.
Why book with us
- Clear warranty information from the manufacturer
- One number for homes and businesses across London and the South East
- A site survey and a fixed-price quote
- Listed on Checkatrade
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A customer’s words
“Very professional from the initial survey through to installation. The engineer explained everything clearly and the quote was exactly what we paid. Would not hesitate to recommend AirCon Doctor.”
David W., Haywards Heath