Oxfordshire · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installers in Charney Bassett
Air source heat pumps in Charney Bassett from an F-Gas certified company, with warranty terms explained brand by brand. Enquiries answered the same working day.
- Deciding which kind of heat pump suits the home
- Working out where a cylinder could go
- Plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump
How the visit works
The first job on site is protection: sheets over the floor and any furniture nearby and nothing is moved without asking you. After that, anything electrical is made safe and we start. The work on site takes several days for an air-to-water system with a new cylinder, less for an air-to-air system, and we clear up before we go. A few photos help us make the most of a visit to Charney Bassett.
- First we find out about the property, the heating you have now and what you’re hoping for.
- The survey measures heat loss room by room and looks at radiators, hot water and the best spot for the outdoor unit.
- A fixed-price quote follows, setting out the system, any grant that applies and the VAT.
- Fitting day: the outdoor unit is placed, the indoor side connected and the controls set up.
- We commission the heat pump, complete the MCS paperwork and talk you through the controls.
How to prepare
- Arrange for someone to be there to let us in
- Make sure we can reach the consumer unit or fuse board
- Mention any managing agent or landlord rules we need to follow
How to get a quote
Getting a quote is straightforward. Send a few details and photos, and we reply the same working day. If we need to see the property first, we book a survey at a time that works for you.
Related advice
Air source heat pumps in Charney Bassett, done properly
Air-to-water heat pumps heat your hot water through a cylinder. If you have a combi boiler and no cylinder, the survey looks at where one could go. With air-to-air, hot water has to come from something else. The work covers air-to-water heat pumps, hot water cylinders and radiator systems, and the jobs we see most are an oil, LPG or gas boiler near the end of its life and questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme.
In a place like Charney Bassett, some homes are listed, and permitted development does not cover listed buildings, so consent comes first.
Aftercare is simple, and most of it is in the manual: keep the outdoor unit clear, follow the manufacturer’s guidance on cleaning and book a service at the interval they recommend. That also helps where the warranty terms ask for regular servicing.
- Location
- Charney Bassett (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Quotes
- Fixed after a survey or photos
- Approvals
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
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Charney Bassett questions
Will you come out to Charney Bassett?
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 Charney Bassett need planning permission?
That depends on the building and where the outdoor unit goes. The Charney Bassett Conservation Area takes in the middle of Charney Bassett. 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 planning department at Vale of White Horse council, normally the authority for Charney Bassett first.
What’s the price of a heat pump installation?
For air-to-water, the price is £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes) before any grant. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers £7,500 to eligible homes in England and Wales though not every home qualifies.
How long does a heat pump installation take?
The work takes from a couple of days to around a week, depending on the system and how much of the heating changes. The survey lets us set a firm programme, so ring 07833 053749 or send an email to arrange one.
Is there a Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant for air-to-air?
It can, as long as the system takes over the heating completely. The £2,500 applies when it replaces the fossil-fuel heating, covers the full heating demand, is fitted by an MCS certified installer and serves a home. Fitted alongside a boiler, it won’t qualify.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, day and night. When you call, tell us the make, what’s happening and any error code, and we’ll advise on what to do next.
Will you work on another installer’s system?
Yes. Systems fitted by other companies are fine from all the leading brands. Send us the make and model, and any records you have.
What affects the quote in Charney Bassett
The price is fixed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- Whether the existing supply is suitable
- The equipment or parts the job needs
- The distance and route between the indoor and outdoor units
Every job is different, so each one gets its own fixed-price quote. The system, the access, the pipe routes and the parts involved all play a part.
What to send for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- A photo of the consumer unit with the cover closed
- A short video of any fault, such as a noise or a flashing light
- Your installation or service records
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: the inside and outside of the property where the work is, plus the rating plate of any unit already there. Tell us the address and what you need, and many jobs can be priced from that.
How the job changes from property to property
Air-to-air heat pumps
Air-to-air heat pumps warm rooms through indoor units and can cool them in summer. They do not heat hot water, so that has to come from elsewhere.
Radiators and underfloor heating
If radiators need upsizing, the quote lists them, so you know the full scope.
Air source heat pumps in Charney Bassett: the local picture
The Valuation Office Agency’s council tax figures show about 37% of homes in Charney Bassett and the neighbourhoods around it were built in 2000 or later, and about 86% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to the last census (2021). Newer homes typically lose less heat, which tends to suit a heat pump well. Houses normally have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder.
Older homes near Church of St Peter may need extra checks for planning and heat loss before a heat pump is designed. With Longworth House about 2.9 miles north, it’s worth asking whether your own home is listed before planning a heat pump.
Charney Bassett is about 4 miles north of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Across the OX12 area, we cover air source heat pumps. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire, large and small. We also work in Guildford, around 47 miles away.
All of OX12 is within our area, from busy streets to back roads. Main Street, Buckland Road and New Road and the roads off them are all inside our area. Nearby, we also cover air source heat pumps in Lyford (1 mile east), Denchworth (2 miles south), Pusey (2 miles north-west), West Hanney (2 miles south-east) and Goosey (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (12 miles north-east), Didcot (9 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles east) and Witney (10 miles north).
What’s near Charney Bassett
Typical jobs here are in properties near The Chequers pub and the streets around them. A little further out are Longworth Hospital (5.7 miles west) and Hinton Waldrist Castle (2.7 miles north). The countryside around Charney Bassett includes Chain Hill.
Leave it or put it right?
If the emitters can’t give out enough heat, some rooms won’t get warm enough. The survey picks this up before installation. For a village like Charney Bassett, booking ahead lets us plan the trip properly.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we look at the job first, from photos or on a survey, and the price is agreed before work begins.
Why choose AirCon Doctor in Charney Bassett
- Warranty terms set out brand by brand
- F-Gas certified company
- One contact for properties across the South East and London
- We work on all the leading brands
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What a customer said
“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