Oxfordshire · Heat pump installation
Churchill air source heat pumps
We cover Churchill for heat pump installation. Diagnosis first, a fixed price and proper paperwork when we finish.
- Questions about where the outdoor unit can go
- Planning and permitted development questions
- Working out where a cylinder could go
The process
Wherever the system can be run before we leave, we run it and check it in operation. Then we show you what we’ve done and answer any questions, and anything that needs a follow-up is pointed out there and then. All told, the work takes from a couple of days to around a week, depending on the system and how much of the heating changes. For a village like Churchill, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- First we find out about the property, the heating you have now and what you are hoping for.
- The survey measures heat loss room by room and looks at radiators, hot water and the best spot for the outdoor unit.
- We send a fixed-price quote that shows the equipment, the grant position and the VAT.
- The outdoor unit, the indoor equipment and the controls are installed and connected.
- Commissioning, MCS certification and a handover of the controls finish the job.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any managing agent or landlord rules we need to follow
- Clear access to the fuse board
- Make sure someone can let us in at the agreed time
Ask for a quote
Some jobs can be priced from photos, while others need a survey. Bigger systems, commercial sites and awkward pipe routes are normally surveyed on site. Either way, the quote is fixed before anything goes ahead.
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Air source heat pumps in Churchill, done properly
A £2,500 grant is available for some air-to-air heat pumps, with conditions. It has to replace the fossil-fuel heating, cover the whole heating demand, be fitted by an MCS certified installer and be in a home; adding it alongside a boiler doesn’t qualify. Common call-outs are for not knowing whether a grant applies and deciding on the outdoor unit position, across air-to-water heat pumps, radiator systems and hot water cylinders.
In a place like Churchill, some homes are listed, because permitted development doesn’t apply within the grounds of a listed building, so consent comes first.
The records are your system’s health record: what was fitted or found, what was done and when. If anything goes wrong later, it helps the next engineer and the manufacturer and it’s worth keeping safe.
- Place
- Churchill (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Approvals
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Price guide
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Pricing
- Fixed, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
System by system
Air-to-air heat pumps
Since 2025, air-to-air heat pumps can also be permitted development in England, subject to the conditions. A unit used solely for cooling isn’t covered, so check with the council.
Radiators and underfloor heating
Any radiator changes are set out in the quote, so the work is clear.
Also near Churchill
Also in Churchill
What a heat pump looks like in Churchill
Churchill is about 70 miles from central London, well within the area we cover from our base in East Grinstead.
Live in one of the older houses around Church of All Saints? Expect the survey to look closely at heat loss and at the building’s planning status. Historic houses such as Chastleton House, about 3.8 miles north-west, are a reminder that listed homes need consent before a heat pump goes in.
Churchill is about 10 miles north-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Homes and businesses alike in Churchill, we can help with air source heat pumps. You’ll hear back from us the same working day, and there’s a 24/7 emergency line. Across Oxfordshire, we cover 443 places, and Churchill is one of them. Our Guildford page covers places nearby (64 miles or so).
From Hackers Lane, William Smith Close and Junction Road to the smaller roads in between, the whole area is covered. If your postcode is in OX7, the property is within reach. Places around Churchill that are also on our list: Sarsden (1 mile south-east), Salford (3 miles north), Chipping Norton (3 miles north-east), Over Norton (3 miles north-east) and Great Rollright (5 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (15 miles north-east), Witney (10 miles south-east), Carterton (10 miles south) and Kidlington (15 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Churchill
Locally, jobs take us to houses, flats and workplaces close to The Chequers pub. The closest station to Churchill is Kingham station, about 1.7 miles south-west. A little further out are Wheelbarrow Castle (4.5 miles north) and Chipping Norton Museum (2.7 miles north-east).
Your questions about air source heat pumps in Churchill
Will a heat pump in Churchill need planning permission?
It comes down to the building and the spot chosen for the outdoor unit. The Churchill Conservation Area takes in the middle of Churchill. A heat pump on a house can be permitted development if it meets the conditions, including the MCS noise check, but not within the grounds of a listed building, and in a conservation area the outdoor unit can’t face a road. Where necessary, we check with the planning department at West Oxfordshire council, normally the authority for Churchill.
Will you come out to Churchill?
Yes. Churchill is within the area we cover across London and the South East. We are based in East Grinstead and plan each visit so the job can be finished in one trip where possible.
Will you make a mess?
Floors and furniture near the work are covered with dust sheets before any work starts, and the area is kept tidy throughout. At the end, we clear up and show you what we’ve done.
When will I hear back?
On the same working day you contact us. After that, we agree a survey, diagnosis or installation date that suits you, and you get a fixed price before any work goes ahead.
Is the equipment covered by a warranty?
The manufacturer provides it, on its own terms. Some brands make regular servicing a condition, so keep your service records.
Will my home qualify for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme?
That depends on the scheme conditions, which we check for you. The installer applies for the grant, so we handle the application if you’re eligible.
Why does F-Gas certification matter?
F-Gas certification shows a company is approved to work on equipment containing fluorinated gases, such as the refrigerant in air conditioning and heat pumps. In Great Britain, that certification is a legal requirement, not an optional extra, and we hold it.
When it’s something else
We’d rather tell you now than sell you work that will not help, so these are the things it won’t cover:
- Improving the building’s insulation
- Tax rulings, which only HMRC can give
- Gas boiler work, such as disconnecting the old boiler, which needs a Gas Safe registered engineer
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send an email and we will say what we think before you book.
Where we work
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Underfloor heating
- Hot water cylinders
- Radiator systems
- Air-to-water heat pumps
Why it’s worth doing now in Churchill
Permitted development rules can change, and conditions vary between properties. We look at the planning position early, so there are no surprises, including conservation areas, listed buildings and Article 4 directions. A system that is left with a fault, or without a service, usually costs more to run.
What you pay depends on the system and the number of rooms or units, how easy the units are to reach and the parts and time the job needs. You get a fixed price before we start, so there are no surprises.
Why people in Churchill choose us
- Enquiries answered the same working day
- Emergency calls taken 24/7
- Warranty terms set out brand by brand
- NICEIC approved electrical contractors
See how installs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
A customer’s words
“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