Oxfordshire · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Chilton, Oxfordshire
Looking for air source heat pumps in Chilton? We look at the job first, give you a fixed-price quote and do the work at a time that suits you, then sign it off with written records.
- Working out whether radiators need upsizing
- Replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump
- Moving away from fossil-fuel heating
For landlords and property managers
Larger air conditioning systems in buildings need more than servicing: a TM44 inspection by an accredited energy assessor is required at least every 5 years for systems over 12 kW. We can arrange it, prepare the system for it and fix what it finds.
Landlords, letting agents and managing agents book us, not only the people who live or work in the property. Tell us who the contact on site is and who should receive the paperwork and we’ll copy in whoever needs it.
About our air source heat pumps in Chilton
Air source heat pumps collect heat from outdoor air and bring it inside, using electricity to drive the process. The technology is close to air conditioning, which is why we install both, and air-to-air heat pumps are sometimes simply called air conditioning. If you’re dealing with deciding which kind of heat pump suits the home and working out where a cylinder could go, we can sort it out.
In a place like Chilton, some homes are listed, because permitted development does not apply within the grounds of a listed building, so we check consent first.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: commissioning details for an installation, a fault and repair note for a repair, or a record of the service. File it with the manual, because it helps with any later warranty question.
- Place
- Chilton (OX11)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Quote
- Fixed, in writing
- Accreditations
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Enquiries
- Answered the same working day
- Typical price
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What affects the cost of air source heat pumps
The price is fixed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- The equipment or parts the job needs
- The distance and route between the indoor and outdoor units
- A single visit or a regular plan
The pipe route, the height of the units and how we reach them all affect the cost. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before work begins.
What to send for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- Your consumer unit or fuse board
- The make and model of the system, from the label
- Any previous service or F-Gas records
Here’s what helps us quote: where the property is and what kind of building it is, a few photos, the make and model of any existing system and anything you’ve noticed, such as an error code or a noise. Then phone 07833 053749 or use the quote form.
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How it works
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you and check the plan with you first. Dust sheets go down over floors and anything close to the work, and anything electrical is made safe before work starts. The work itself takes several days for an air-to-water system with a new cylinder, less for an air-to-air system. Work in Chilton is booked in advance at a time that suits you.
- We talk through your home, your current heating and what you want from a heat pump.
- 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 are eligible for and the VAT explained.
- We fit the outdoor unit and connect it to the heating, hot water and controls.
- Once it’s running correctly, the MCS certificate is issued and we show you the settings.
Getting ready for the visit
- Find the manual or the paperwork for the system, if you have it
- Move furniture away from the wall where we’ll be working
- Keep pets out of the rooms we are working in
How to get a quote
For a fixed-price quote, call us on 07833 053749 with the address and a few details about the rooms or units involved. A few photos make it quicker. You will hear back from us the same working day.
Advice
Questions from Chilton
Does the Boiler Upgrade Scheme cover homes in Chilton?
Chilton is covered, as the scheme runs across England and Wales. It gives £7,500 towards an air-to-water or ground source heat pump, or £2,500 towards an air-to-air heat pump that replaces the fossil-fuel heating and meets the whole home’s heating need. As an MCS certified installer, we apply for it on your behalf.
Is a heat pump in Chilton permitted development?
It comes down to the building and the spot chosen for the outdoor unit. Around 8 listed entries sit within 0.5 miles of central Chilton. 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 Vale of White Horse council, which is normally the planning authority for Chilton first.
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 anything about the original installation that needs putting right. You get a fixed price before any work goes ahead.
Who has to arrange F-Gas leak checks?
Whoever operates the equipment, together with the technicians who service it. Larger systems need regular checks: at least every 12 months from 5 tCO2e and every 6 months from 50 tCO2e. We’ll work out which band applies to yours.
Should I choose air-to-water or air-to-air?
Air-to-water suits homes with radiators and a cylinder; air-to-air suits rooms that need heating and cooling, and we help you choose. We install both types.
Will I get records for the system?
Yes, always. New installations come with commissioning details, F-Gas records and warranty information, and repairs and services get a record of the work.
Does servicing affect my 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.
How the job changes from property to property
Radiators and underfloor heating
At lower water temperatures, radiators give out less heat, and the survey checks each one.
Heat loss surveys
Without a proper survey, a heat pump can be too big or too small and that matters for comfort and running.
Heat pumps in Chilton: local notes
About 42% of homes in Chilton and the neighbourhoods around it have been built since 2000, according to Valuation Office Agency council tax records, and Census 2021 figures found about 70% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. Newer homes typically lose less heat, which tends to suit a heat pump well. Detached and semi-detached houses normally have room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder.
A heat loss calculation decides the size of heat pump your home needs. Period properties close to Church of All Saints can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first.
Chilton is about 4 miles south-west of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in OX11, we can help with air source heat pumps. In Oxfordshire alone we list 443 places and Chilton is among them. We also work in Guildford, around 38 miles away.
Work in OX11 follows the same survey, fixed-price quote and written records as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Main Street, Lawson Lane and Crafts End, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Chilton, we cover Upton (2 miles north-east), West Hagbourne (2 miles north-east), Harwell (2 miles north), Coscote (2 miles north-east) and Blewbury (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Oxford (13 miles north), Didcot (4 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles north) and Wantage (6 miles west).
Local landmarks in Chilton
We fit and service air conditioning in homes and premises around Crown at Chilton pub. The nearest railway station is Didcot Parkway station, about 3.7 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Atlas Computer Laboratory (1 mile north-west). The countryside around Chilton includes Mowbray Fields and Churn Hill.
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