Slough · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in Chalvey
Our engineers work in Chalvey on heat pump installation. A look at the job first, a fixed-price quote and written records at the end.
- Replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump
- Comparing heat pump types
- Wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating
Keeping the system healthy
Systems last better with the right care. We suggest:
- Diary the next service
- Read the manufacturer’s warranty terms for your brand
- Let the heat pump run steadily, as set up at handover
Equipment warranties come from the manufacturer. We go through the conditions with you, including any servicing they ask for.
Keep insulation and draught-proofing in good order, as lower heat loss means the system has less to do.
Air source heat pumps in Chalvey, done properly
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 doesn’t 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. If you’re dealing with deciding on the outdoor unit position and choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air, we can sort it out.
Homes around Chalvey normally have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder, so heat loss, radiators and the electrics are what we check.
Aftercare is simple, and most of it is in the manual: clear space around the outdoor unit, the cleaning the manual describes and a service at the recommended interval. That also helps where the warranty terms ask for regular servicing.
- Where
- Chalvey (SL1, SL4)
- Wider area
- Slough
- Quotes
- A fixed-price quote up front
- Credentials
- NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified, MCS
- Prices
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What else we do in Chalvey
Why deal with it now?
The extra £1,500 for homes heated by oil or LPG with no mains gas is available until March 2027. For homes that qualify, that’s a reason to look into it now. Planning ahead for a job near Chalvey means we can arrive with everything needed.
The pipe route, the height of the units and how we reach them all affect the cost. Each of those is built into the quote, and the price is fixed before work begins.
Why people in Chalvey choose us
- A 24/7 emergency line
- Checkatrade member
- We work on all the leading brands
- MCS certified for heat pumps
See what air conditioning costs or our accreditations and certificates.
Air source heat pumps around Chalvey
Valuation Office Agency council tax records show about 32% of homes in Chalvey and the neighbourhoods around it were built in 2000 or later. Newer homes typically lose less heat, which tends to suit a heat pump well.
For a home near Slough station, the survey looks at whether an air-to-water or air-to-air heat pump suits better.
Chalvey is about 1 mile south of Slough, in Slough. Anywhere in SL1, our engineers can take on air source heat pumps. In Slough alone we list 31 places, and Chalvey is one. Guildford, roughly 18 miles off, has its own page on this site.
Not far from Chalvey, a recent job of ours was on Church Street, Staines-upon-Thames (TW18), about 7 miles south-east: installing two LG wall-mounted units in the main office area and a single unit in the client meeting room.
Every address in SL1 and SL4 is within our area, from busy streets to back roads. Among the places we cover in Slough, Chalvey is one of the largest. If you are just outside Chalvey, we cover Slough (1 mile north), Cippenham (1 mile north-west), Britwell (2 miles north), Dorney (2 miles west) and Huntercombe (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Burnham (3 miles north-west), Stoke Poges (3 miles north), Farnham Common (4 miles north) and Poyle (5 miles south-east).
Around Chalvey
Around Chalvey, our work takes us to homes and businesses near The Moon and Spoon pub, Westgate School and Herschel Park and the streets around them. The closest station to Chalvey is Slough station, roughly 0.9 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Windsor Castle (1.6 miles south) and Upton Hospital (0.7 miles east). The countryside around Chalvey includes Burnham Beeches and Taplow Lake.
When to call us in Chalvey
People also ask about air-to-air heat pumps because they heat and cool. They warm rooms directly through indoor units, and can cool them when it’s hot. Whether a grant applies depends on the scheme conditions.
Look out for these signs:
- Checking whether planning permission is needed
- A boiler that’s getting old
- Finding a place for the outdoor unit
If your home is one of the older properties near Church of St Peter, the survey checks whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before the outdoor unit position is chosen.
What to look for in a quote
- Which VAT rate the quote uses, and why
- Whether they looked at the job before pricing it
- If the figure could change on the day
Questions from Chalvey
Is Chalvey within the area you cover?
Yes, and the size of the place makes no difference to how we work. Send a few details and photos, and we reply the same working day.
Will a heat pump in Chalvey need planning permission?
The answer turns on the property and where the outdoor unit would sit. Historic England lists about 4 buildings and structures within half a mile of the centre of Chalvey. 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 the planning department at Slough council, typically the authority for Chalvey.
When will I hear back?
You will hear from us the same working day. If it’s an emergency, ring the 24/7 line instead.
What accreditations do you have?
We’re an F-Gas certified company, with NICEIC approval for electrical work and MCS certification for heat pumps. We’re members of Checkatrade too.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. Every job is looked at first, on a survey, or from your photos and details where the job is simple. Then you get a fixed-price quote.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Maintenance contracts are part of what we do, set at the interval the system and the manufacturer’s terms need. Each visit is recorded, with F-Gas records where refrigerant work is involved.
What does F-Gas certified mean?
For refrigerant work, both the engineer and the company need the right F-gas credentials. Ask to see proof before booking anyone and we will gladly show you ours.
What we do, step by step
Protection comes first: sheets over the floor and any furniture nearby, and we ask before moving anything. Then the electrics are made safe and the work begins. It takes from a couple of days to around a week, depending on the system and how much of the heating changes, and we clear up before we go. Photos of the existing unit and its label help with repairs and servicing near Chalvey.
- We talk through your home, your current heating and what you want from a heat pump.
- 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.
- The outdoor unit, the indoor equipment and the controls are installed and connected.
- We commission the heat pump, complete the MCS paperwork and talk you through the controls.
Before we arrive
- Make sure someone can let us in at the agreed time
- Let us know where we can park and unload
- Find the manual or the paperwork for the system, if you have it
How to get a quote
Need a price for air source heat pumps? Please ring us on 07833 053749 or send an email with a few details about the property. We’ll talk you through the options and give you a fixed-price quote before you commit to anything.
Advice
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