West Berkshire · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Compton, West Berkshire
Need air source heat pumps in Compton? 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.
- Ageing boilers that will need replacing
- Deciding which kind of heat pump suits the home
- No space for a hot water cylinder
Homes in Compton and heat pumps
About 83% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to the 2021 Census. Houses normally have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder.
A heat loss calculation decides the size of heat pump your home needs.
Compton is about 7 miles south of Didcot, in West Berkshire. Whether you’re in the middle of Compton or further out, we cover air source heat pumps, from a single room to a whole building. Across West Berkshire, we cover 155 places, and Compton is one of them. The nearest of our city pages is Guildford, around 35 miles from Compton.
Here we cover the RG20 postcode area. If you need air source heat pumps at a property on High Street, Lowbury Gardens and Cheap Street or anywhere close by, our engineers can take on the work. Close to Compton, our area also takes in East Ilsley (2 miles north-west), Aldworth (2 miles east), Woodway (3 miles north), Blewbury (4 miles north) and Chilton (4 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (9 miles south), Thatcham (8 miles south), Burghfield Common (11 miles south-east) and Speenhamland (8 miles south-west).
Around Compton
In Compton, that means homes and buildings near The Downs School and The Swan pub. A little further out are Hampstead Norris Castle (2.5 miles south). Open spaces near Compton include Churn Hill.
Air source heat pumps for homes and businesses in Compton
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 a boiler that’s getting old and wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating, we can help.
For a home around Compton that is off mains gas and heated by oil or LPG, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme adds an extra £1,500 until March 2027 for an air source or ground source heat pump.
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 so it’s to hand next time.
- Where
- Compton (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Pricing
- Fixed after a survey or photos
- Price guide
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Enquiries
- Same working day
- Accreditations
- NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified, MCS
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Nearby places to Compton
What else we do in Compton
How the visit works
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 do not need a separate electrician for the electrical side. The work takes anything from a couple of days for air-to-air to the best part of a week for air-to-water with radiator changes. For a village like Compton, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- We start with your plans and the property.
- A survey covers heat loss, radiators, hot water and where the outdoor unit could sit.
- We explain which type of heat pump suits the home and whether a grant could apply.
- The system is installed and connected to the controls.
- After commissioning, you get the MCS certificate and a handover.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the rooms we’re working in
- Unlock any gate, garage or side passage we need
- Find the manual or the paperwork for the system, if you have it
Get a fixed-price quote
Here’s what helps us quote: the address and the type of property, a few photos, the brand and model of anything already fitted and anything you’ve noticed, such as an error code or a noise. Once you have those, ring us on 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier.
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After we have gone
So the system stays in good health:
- File the MCS certificate safely
- Leave space around the outdoor unit
- Know the servicing conditions in your warranty
If you were eligible for a grant, we handle the application and keep you updated, as the installer applies for it.
Let the heat pump run steadily rather than switching it on and off, using the settings agreed at handover.
When to call us in Compton
Many people look at heat pumps when an oil, LPG or gas boiler is getting old. Planning the change before the boiler fails gives you time to survey, design and apply for any grant instead of making a rushed decision when the heating stops.
If any of these sounds familiar, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Deciding on the outdoor unit position
- Checking emitters for a heat pump
- Deciding which kind of heat pump suits the home
Period properties close to Church of St Mary and St Nicholas can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first.
What your quote should include
- The make and model of any parts or equipment being quoted
- Whether they looked at the job before pricing it
- Whether the quote shows VAT clearly
Common questions in Compton
Does the Boiler Upgrade Scheme cover homes in Compton?
Yes, the scheme covers homes in England, including Compton, if they qualify. For an air-to-water heat pump the amount is £7,500; an air-to-air system can get £2,500 if it replaces the fossil-fuel heating outright, meets the home’s full heating demand and is not an add-on to a boiler. You do not apply yourself: the MCS certified installer does, which is us.
Can I fit a heat pump in Compton without planning permission?
It depends on the property. The Compton Conservation Area is close to the centre of Compton. 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 needed, we check with the local planning authority (for Compton, usually West Berkshire council).
Is the equipment covered by a warranty?
Warranty is the manufacturer’s own, on its terms. Each brand sets its own conditions and periods, so we explain them on your quote.
Who has to arrange F-Gas leak checks?
Responsibility is shared between the operator, normally whoever owns or controls the equipment, and the service technicians. The interval depends on the refrigerant charge, measured in tonnes of CO2 equivalent: at least every 12 months from 5 tCO2e, and every 6 months from 50 tCO2e.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, any time. If something urgent happens, like water coming from a unit or a critical room overheating, call our 24/7 line and we’ll tell you what to do first.
Do I need to service the system to keep the warranty?
It can, for some brands. Send us the make and model and we’ll tell you what the manufacturer expects, and book the service at the interval they recommend.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. We offer maintenance contracts, with visits at the interval your system and the manufacturer need. Each visit is written up, with F-Gas records where refrigerant work is involved.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Compton
If you look after several properties, we can plan visits across the portfolio and price them together. Every address has its own paperwork, so each one has its own history.
Where a tenant occupies the property but the landlord owns the system, it’s worth checking the agreement for who looks after the system. We can quote either party, and the paperwork can go to both.
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