Oxfordshire · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installers in Charlton-on-Otmoor
Looking for air source heat pumps in Charlton-on-Otmoor? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around you, finishing with proper records.
- Checking whether planning permission is needed
- Radiators that may be too small for a heat pump
- Ageing boilers that will need replacing
What air source heat pumps cannot fix
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what this work cannot put right:
- Planning approval where permitted development doesn’t apply
- A grant for a home that doesn’t meet the scheme rules
- Tax advice on your own circumstances
If you’re not sure, just ring us on 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier and we will give you a straight answer.
What the work covers
- Radiator systems
- Underfloor heating
- Hot water cylinders
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
About our air source heat pumps in Charlton-on-Otmoor
As an MCS certified installer, we fit air source heat pumps for homes in Charlton-on-Otmoor and the rest of Oxfordshire. Air-to-water systems feed your radiators or underfloor heating and hot water cylinder, while air-to-air systems heat rooms directly through indoor units and can cool them too. We’ll explain which type fits your home and why. Common call-outs are for replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump and choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air, on air-to-water heat pumps, air-to-air heat pumps and homes heated by oil, LPG or gas.
In a place like Charlton-on-Otmoor, some homes are listed, because permitted development doesn’t apply within the grounds of a listed building, so we check consent first.
AirCon Doctor is an F-Gas certified company and NICEIC approved for electrical work, with MCS certification for heat pumps and Checkatrade membership. Refrigerant work is done by engineers who hold the F-gas qualifications the law requires.
- Where
- Charlton-on-Otmoor (OX5)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Accreditations
- NICEIC and F-Gas, MCS
- Pricing
- A fixed-price quote up front
- Response
- On the working day you ask
- Prices
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
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How the visit works
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 we test, record and explain. Most of the time goes on the middle part, which takes from a couple of days to around a week, depending on the system and how much of the heating changes. Pictures of the space and where the outdoor unit could go let us plan the work in Charlton-on-Otmoor.
- Step one is understanding the house, how it’s heated today and what you’d like to change.
- The survey measures heat loss room by room and looks at radiators, hot water and the best spot for the outdoor unit.
- You get a fixed-price quote, with any grant you’re eligible for and the VAT explained.
- Fitting day: the outdoor unit is placed, the indoor side connected and the controls set up.
- The system is commissioned and registered under MCS, and we show you how to use it.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure we can reach the consumer unit or fuse board
- Let us know where we can park and unload
- Keep pets out of the rooms we’re working in
Getting a price
Need a price for air source heat pumps? Please give us a ring on 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form with a few details about the property. We will talk you through the options and give you a fixed-price quote before anything is booked.
Advice
Air source heat pumps around Charlton-on-Otmoor
About 44% of homes across Charlton-on-Otmoor and its surrounding area have been built since 2000, according to VOA council tax data, and about 76% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to the 2021 Census. Lower heat loss in recent homes often means a smaller heat pump and fewer radiator changes. Detached and semi-detached houses normally have room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder.
With Boarstall Tower about 4 miles east, it’s worth asking whether your own home is listed before planning a heat pump. Live in one of the older houses around Church of St Mary the Virgin? Expect the survey to look closely at heat loss and at the building’s planning status.
Charlton-on-Otmoor is about 5 miles south of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We cover Charlton-on-Otmoor for air source heat pumps, along with the rest of Oxfordshire. Across Oxfordshire, we cover 443 places, and Charlton-on-Otmoor is one of them. Our Guildford page covers places nearby (49 miles or so).
That includes properties on High Street, Blacksmiths Lane and Church Lane and the roads around them. Every address in OX5 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Charlton-on-Otmoor: Fencott (1 mile east), Murcott (1 mile east), Merton (1 mile north-east), Wendlebury (2 miles north) and Horton-cum-Studley (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (6 miles south), Bicester (5 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south) and Witney (13 miles west).
Local landmarks in Charlton-on-Otmoor
In Charlton-on-Otmoor, that means homes and buildings near The Crown pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Islip station, roughly 2.3 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Bicester Community Hospital (4.2 miles north) and Bicester Avenue (3.6 miles north). The countryside around Charlton-on-Otmoor includes Graven Hill and Otmoor RSPB reserve.
Looking after it afterwards
After the visit, a few habits help:
- Keep up with insulation and draught-proofing
- Know the servicing conditions in your warranty
- Diary the next service
We show you how to use the controls and explain how a heat pump works differently from a boiler. Steady running suits a heat pump better than switching on and off, and we’ll explain the settings for your home.
Book a service every year. Check the manufacturer’s terms, as they may include servicing conditions.
Common questions in Charlton-on-Otmoor
Is the heat pump grant available in Charlton-on-Otmoor?
Yes, if the home and the heat pump meet the scheme’s rules: Charlton-on-Otmoor is in England, where it applies. 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. As an MCS certified installer, we apply for it on your behalf.
Is a heat pump in Charlton-on-Otmoor permitted development?
There’s no single answer: the building and the outdoor unit position decide it. Central Charlton-on-Otmoor sits inside the Charlton-on-Otmoor Conservation Area. 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 Cherwell council, which is typically the planning authority for Charlton-on-Otmoor.
Can you look at a system you didn’t fit?
Yes. We start with a proper look and tell you honestly what we find, including any issues with how it was fitted. You get a fixed price before any work goes ahead.
How much time does a heat pump install need?
An installation takes a few days on site, depending on the cylinder, the radiators and the pipework involved. The survey lets us set a firm programme, so call 07833 053749 or email us to arrange one.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7 for problems that cannot wait for a planned visit. Call 07833 053749 and tell us what’s happened.
What does an air-to-water heat pump cost?
£8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes) for air-to-water, before the grant. Your price depends on the survey, the emitters and the hot water, and you get a fixed-price quote.
Who has to arrange F-Gas 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 can tell you which band your system falls into.
Safe owner checks
Keep a note of anything odd: an error code, a new noise, a drip, a smell or a change in how well the system heats or cools. It helps us diagnose quickly, and a photo or a short video of the display is even better.
Before you call us about a fault, a few checks can save a visit: is the system in the right mode, is the set temperature sensible, are the remote’s batteries working and has the breaker tripped. If a breaker trips again after you reset it, leave it off and give us a ring on 07833 053749 or use the quote form.
From one of our customers
“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