Hampshire · Heat pump installation
Cottonworth air source heat pumps
Air source heat pumps for Cottonworth and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed-price quote, the work and written records. Call for a fixed-price quote.
- Checking eligibility for a heat pump grant
- Checking whether planning permission is needed
- Deciding on the outdoor unit position
Common problems we fix in Cottonworth
Some people want to move away from burning fossil fuels at home. A heat pump runs on electricity and takes heat from the outside air and that is the appeal for many households.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Checking eligibility for a heat pump grant
- A boiler that’s getting old
- Deciding which kind of heat pump suits the home
Live in one of the older houses around Church of St Mary the Less? Expect the survey to look closely at heat loss and at the building’s planning status.
What your quote should include
- Whether anyone has checked the property or the system first
- If the figure could change on the day
- Whether extra work needs your approval first
Air source heat pumps in Cottonworth, done properly
Many air source heat pumps can be installed as permitted development in England, without a planning application. The conditions include an outdoor unit of no more than 1.5 m³ and compliance with MCS 020(a), and the unit cannot be used solely for cooling or sit within the curtilage of a listed building. We check the rules for your property as part of the survey. Common call-outs are for checking whether planning permission is needed and working out where a cylinder could go, across homes heated by oil, LPG or gas, hot water cylinders and air-to-water heat pumps.
For a home around Cottonworth that’s off mains gas and heated by oil or LPG, an extra £1,500 is available through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme until March 2027, on top of the £7,500.
Whatever the visit, you get a written record: 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.
- Where
- Cottonworth (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Quotes
- A fixed-price quote up front
- Response
- Same working day
- Accreditations
- NICEIC and F-Gas, MCS
- Price guide
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Also near Cottonworth
Also in Cottonworth
Air source heat pumps around Cottonworth
About 85% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to the last census (2021). Houses usually have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder.
A heat loss calculation decides the size of heat pump your home needs.
Cottonworth is about 4 miles south of Andover, in Hampshire. Homes and businesses alike in Cottonworth, we can help with air source heat pumps. You will hear back from us the same working day, and there’s a 24/7 emergency line. Count every place we list in Hampshire and you reach 683, with Cottonworth on the list. We also work in Guildford, about 39 miles from Cottonworth.
Jobs in SP11 are looked at, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover include Fullerton (1 mile south-west), Chilbolton (1 mile east), Wherwell (1 mile north-east), Wherwell Wood (1 mile north) and Leckford (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Winchester (9 miles south-east), Eastleigh (14 miles south), Andover (4 miles north) and Chandler's Ford (12 miles south).
Landmarks near Cottonworth
We fit and service air conditioning in homes and premises around Longstock Park and Abbots Mitre pub. For rail, the closest station is Andover station, roughly 4.1 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.4 miles north) and Andover Museum (3.8 miles north). For a walk, there’s Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
When something else is needed
Before you book, it helps to know what’s not included:
- Formal advice on VAT for your situation
- A grant for a home that does not meet the scheme rules
- Getting planning permission or listed building consent on your behalf
Not sure which it is? You can ring us on 07833 053749 or write to us at info@aircondoctor.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly.
What the work covers
- Radiator systems
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Underfloor heating
- Hot water cylinders
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Air-to-air heat pumps
For landlords and property managers
From a single flat to a whole estate, you get the same standard: a look at the job first, a fixed-price quote, work booked with the occupier and written records afterwards.
Portfolio owners often want one contractor and one number. Our area covers Greater London and the South East, so work at different addresses can be planned together and kept to a regular schedule.
Cottonworth questions
Will a heat pump in Cottonworth need planning permission?
The answer turns on the property and where the outdoor unit would sit. Historic England lists about 10 buildings and structures within half a mile of the centre of Cottonworth. 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 local planning authority (for Cottonworth, normally Test Valley council) first.
Can I get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant in Cottonworth?
Cottonworth is in England, where the Boiler Upgrade Scheme runs. 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 isn’t an add-on to a boiler. As an MCS certified installer, we apply for it on your behalf.
Are my radiators big enough for a heat pump?
That depends on the room’s heat loss and the radiator’s size. We check them all during the survey and the quote shows what’s needed.
How long does a heat pump installation take?
An installation 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, and you can ring us on 07833 053749 to book it.
Can you set up regular servicing?
Yes. We offer maintenance contracts, set at the interval the system and the manufacturer’s terms need. Every visit is recorded and F-Gas records kept where they apply.
Do I get paperwork after the visit?
Yes. You get a written record of each visit, and any work on the refrigerant circuit goes in the F-Gas records. File them with the system’s paperwork.
Which brands do you work with?
We work with the leading brands, from Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin and Fujitsu to Panasonic, Toshiba, LG, Samsung, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Hitachi. Send us the make and model if you have it.
How it works
Our engineers bring the tools, gauges and access equipment the job needs. You only need to give us clear access to the units, or their planned positions, and to the fuse board. On site, the work takes a few days on site, depending on the cylinder, the radiators and the pipework involved. Visits to Cottonworth are agreed with you in advance and planned so the job can be finished in one trip where possible.
- First we talk through the property and the current system.
- Every room’s heat loss is worked out on site.
- From those figures we size the heat pump and decide on radiators, cylinder and outdoor position.
- A fixed-price quote explains the cost, the grant position and the VAT.
- Installation, commissioning and MCS registration complete the job.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep pets and children away from the work area
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, high walls or locked plant areas
- Let us know if the building has a permit or sign-in process
How to get a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: where the property is and what kind of building it is, photos of the rooms or units, the brand and model of anything already fitted and any symptoms, from error codes to drips. Then phone 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier.
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What a customer said
“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