Hampshire · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Church Crookham, Hampshire
Air source heat pumps in and around Church Crookham, from the first look to the final check and a fixed price agreed before we start.
- Working out whether radiators need upsizing
- Working out where a cylinder could go
- Plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump
How we handle air source heat pumps in Church Crookham
Air-to-water heat pumps heat your hot water through a cylinder. Homes with a combi boiler may not have a cylinder, so finding space for one is part of the survey. Air-to-air systems do not heat hot water, so you’ll need another way to do that. Typical jobs include checking emitters for a heat pump and questions about listed buildings or conservation areas, on homes heated by oil, LPG or gas, air-to-air heat pumps and hot water cylinders.
If your home in or near Church Crookham is heated by oil, LPG or electric heaters with no mains gas, an extra £1,500 is available through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme until March 2027.
Some manufacturers make regular servicing by a qualified engineer a condition of their warranty. If that applies to your system, booking the service on time keeps the record straight and each visit is recorded.
- Location
- Church Crookham (GU52, GU51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Accreditations
- NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified, MCS
- Quotes
- A fixed price before we start
- Response
- Same working day
- Typical price
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Heat pumps in Church Crookham: local notes
About 57% of homes across Church Crookham and its surrounding area date from 1945 to 1972, according to Valuation Office Agency council tax records, and Census 2021 figures found about 82% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. Homes of that age often have cavity walls that may or may not be insulated, which the survey checks. Finding room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder is seldom a problem in homes like these.
Older homes near Fleet Spiritualist Church may need extra checks for planning and heat loss before a heat pump is designed. Historic houses such as Farnham Castle, about 3.5 miles south, are a reminder that listed homes need consent before a heat pump goes in.
Church Crookham is about 1 mile south-east of Fleet, in Hampshire. Whether you’re in the middle of Church Crookham or further out, our engineers cover air source heat pumps, from small jobs to large ones. 683 places in Hampshire are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. The nearest of our city pages is Guildford, around 11 miles from Church Crookham.
Our nearest recent job to Church Crookham was on Castle Street, Farnham (GU9), about 4 miles south: installing a Fujitsu multi-split system serving three offices and a client meeting room.
From New Road, Grove Road and Gravel Road to the smaller roads in between, nowhere is left out. Our engineers cover all of GU52 and GU51 for air source heat pumps. If you are just outside Church Crookham, we cover Fleet (1 mile north-west), Crookham Village (2 miles west), Ewshot (2 miles south), Elvetham Heath (2 miles north-west) and Warren Corner (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (12 miles west), Farnborough (3 miles north-east), Aldershot (3 miles south-east) and Alton (11 miles south-west).
What’s near Church Crookham
In Church Crookham, that means homes and buildings near School, Basingbourne Park and The Foresters Inn. The nearest railway station is Fleet station, roughly 1.6 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Farnham Castle (3.5 miles south) and Royal Army Dental Corps Historical Museum (3.1 miles east). Open spaces near Church Crookham include Aunt's Pool and Aunt's Pool Hill.
What air source heat pumps cannot fix
Not every problem is solved by air source heat pumps, and we’d rather say so up front. It will not put right:
- Any gas work on the existing boiler
- Tax advice on your own circumstances
- Grants for hybrid systems or replacements of low-carbon systems
If in doubt, ring us on 07833 053749 or write to us at info@aircondoctor.co.uk and we will say what we think.
Parts of the system we cover
- Radiator systems
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Hot water cylinders
- Underfloor heating
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Air-to-water heat pumps
What the work involves, system by system
Hot water cylinders
Hot water from an air-to-water system is stored in a cylinder. Space for the cylinder is part of the survey particularly in homes with a combi boiler.
VAT on heat pumps
HMRC says most air conditioning units are air source heat pumps, but each case depends on the facts, so we confirm the VAT on your quote.
Leave it or put it right?
Permitted development rules can change, and conditions vary between properties. We look at the planning position early, so there are no surprises covering listed buildings, conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. Small faults tend to grow, so it’s worth dealing with them early.
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’ll explain each part.
What you get with us
- Warranty terms set out brand by brand
- F-Gas company certification
- We diagnose before we treat
- Emergency calls taken 24/7
Questions from Church Crookham
Is planning permission needed for a heat pump in Church Crookham?
It comes down to the building and the spot chosen for the outdoor unit. The centre of Church Crookham is in a conservation area. 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 Hart council, normally the authority for Church Crookham first.
Will you come out to Church Crookham?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Send a few details and photos, and we reply the same working day.
Am I eligible for a heat pump grant?
Quite possibly. In England and Wales it pays £7,500 for an eligible air-to-water or ground source heat pump, and £2,500 for air-to-air under tighter rules. Until March 2027 there’s an extra £1,500 for air source or ground source heat pumps in homes on oil or LPG with no mains gas. We check your home against the rules at the survey.
Can I fit air conditioning or a heat pump myself?
The refrigerant side has to be done by a qualified engineer working for an F-Gas certified company. That’s a legal requirement, and it also matters for the manufacturer’s warranty. We can quote for the whole job, from supply to commissioning.
Can landlords and managing agents book you?
Yes. From one rented home to commercial buildings, the approach is the same: a look first, a fixed-price quote and written records.
Should I choose air-to-water or air-to-air?
Air-to-water feeds your central heating and hot water, while air-to-air warms and cools rooms directly. Air-to-air does not heat hot water, and we explain which suits your home.
How long will it take to install a heat pump?
A typical installation takes a few days on site, depending on the cylinder, the radiators and the pipework involved. We plan the work so you’re without heating for as little time as possible and agreed before any work starts.
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What we do, step by step
Refrigerant work is done by qualified engineers working for an F-Gas certified company, and electrical work is done by us as NICEIC approved contractors. So on the day, you don’t need a separate electrician for the electrical side. On site, it takes a few days on site, depending on the cylinder, the radiators and the pipework involved. If a lane or gateway near Church Crookham is tight for a van, let us know and we will plan for it.
- Step one is understanding the house, how it’s heated today and what you’d like to change.
- On the visit we calculate what every room loses on a cold day, then check the radiators, room for a cylinder and outdoor unit options.
- You get a fixed-price quote, with any grant you’re eligible for and the VAT explained.
- Installation covers the outdoor unit, the indoor connections and the controls.
- Once it’s running correctly, the MCS certificate is issued and we show you the settings.
How to prepare
- Dig out any previous service or F-Gas records
- Give us access to the outside wall, roof or yard where the outdoor unit sits
- Let us know if the building has a permit or sign-in process
Getting a quote
Every quote starts with a look at the job, from a site survey or, where the job is straightforward, from pictures and measurements. Then you get a fixed price so you know the cost before we begin.
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From one of our customers
“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