Oxfordshire · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installers in Cray's Pond
Expert air source heat pumps for Cray's Pond: diagnosis first, then a fixed-price quote, the work and written records. Call for a fixed-price quote.
- Replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump
- Planning and permitted development questions
- A boiler that’s getting old
What happens on the day
Everything the job needs comes with us, from tools and test equipment to ladders and dust sheets. All we ask is clear access to the units, or to where they’ll go, and to the consumer unit. The visit 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. If a lane or gateway near Cray's Pond is tight for a van, let us know and we will plan for it.
- First we find out about the property, the heating you have now and what you’re hoping for.
- A heat loss survey works out how much heat each room needs, and we look at the radiators, the cylinder space and where the outdoor unit could go.
- 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.
- The system is commissioned and registered under MCS, and we show you how to use it.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear a path to the units and the space around them
- Mention any parking restrictions near the property
- Unlock any gate, garage or side passage we need
Get a fixed-price quote
To get a fixed-price quote, give us a ring on 07833 053749 or drop us a line with the address and a few details about the rooms or units involved. Photos help a lot. You’ll hear back from us the same working day.
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Air source heat pumps in Cray's Pond, done properly
Every installation starts with a heat loss survey. That tells us how much heat the home needs, room by room so the system is sized to match. Guesswork leads to systems that are too big or too small. The work covers air-to-water heat pumps, hot water cylinders and homes heated by oil, LPG or gas, and common reasons people get in touch are working out where a cylinder could go and radiators that may be too small for a heat pump.
For a home around Cray's Pond 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.
The records are your system’s health record: a dated account of the work and the readings we took. It makes the next visit quicker and any warranty question simpler and it’s worth keeping safe.
- Location
- Cray's Pond (RG8)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- Fixed after a survey or pictures
- Prices
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Certified
- NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified, MCS
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Cray's Pond questions
Can I get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant in Cray's Pond?
Yes, if the home and the heat pump meet the scheme’s rules: Cray's Pond is in England, where it applies. Air-to-water and ground source systems attract £7,500. Air-to-air gets £2,500, but only where it takes over from fossil-fuel heating and covers the whole home’s heating demand. The installer applies, and we’re MCS certified.
Can you do air source heat pumps in Cray's Pond?
Yes. Cray's Pond is one of the places we cover. Tell us a little about the job and we will take it from there.
Do I get paperwork after the visit?
Yes. Each visit is written up, including F-Gas records for any refrigerant work. Keep them with the manual and the warranty documents.
Will I need planning consent for an air source heat pump?
Often not in England, as many heat pumps on houses are permitted development, if the conditions are met. These include an outdoor unit of no more than 1.5 m³, compliance with MCS 020(a), not being used solely for cooling and not being within the curtilage of a listed building.
Which accreditations do you hold?
We’re an F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved for electrical work and MCS certified for heat pumps. We’re also Checkatrade members.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Maintenance contracts are part of what we do, set at the interval the system and the manufacturer’s terms need. Each visit is written up, with F-Gas records where refrigerant work is involved.
Do you protect the property while you work?
Protection goes down first: dust sheets over floors and anything close to the work. Any drilling is agreed with you first, and we clear up the dust and offcuts when we finish.
What we are called out for in Cray's Pond
Extensions, renovations and loft conversions are a natural time to rethink the heating. It’s simpler to plan radiators, pipework and a cylinder while the builders are in.
Any of these is worth a proper look:
- Deciding which kind of heat pump suits the home
- Checking eligibility for a heat pump grant
- Deciding on the outdoor unit position
Basildon Park, roughly 2.2 miles south-west, is a reminder to check your home’s listing status: permitted development doesn’t cover listed buildings.
What your quote should include
- The make and model of any parts or equipment being quoted
- Whether the quote is a fixed price
- Whether you get F-Gas records where refrigerant is involved
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Homes in Cray's Pond and heat pumps
At about 43 miles from central London, Cray's Pond sits inside the area we cover across London and the South East. About 41% of homes across Cray's Pond and its surrounding area date from 1945 to 1972, according to VOA council tax data, and about 84% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to the last census (2021). For homes of that age, the survey checks the insulation, the radiators and the hot water setup. Finding room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder is seldom a problem in homes like these.
Older homes near Church of St Leonard may need extra checks for planning and heat loss before a heat pump is designed.
Cray's Pond is about 6 miles north-west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. We cover Cray's Pond for air source heat pumps, along with the rest of Oxfordshire. Count every place we list in Oxfordshire and you reach 443, with Cray's Pond on the list. We also work in Guildford, around 29 miles away.
Our working area takes in RG8. If you need air source heat pumps at a property on Crays Pond Close, Garton End and Goring Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover include Woodcote (1 mile north-east), Whitchurch Hill (1 mile south), Hook End (2 miles east), Checkendon (3 miles north-east) and Cane End (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Didcot (9 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Wantage (15 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (8 miles east).
Near you in Cray's Pond
Locally, jobs take us to houses, flats and workplaces close to The White Lion pub, Woodcote Primary School and Langtree School. The closest station to Cray's Pond is Goring & Streatley station, roughly 2.1 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Battle Hospital (5.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hartslock.
How the job changes from property to property
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme covers England and Wales: £7,500 for air-to-water and ground source, and £2,500 for air-to-air in limited cases. The application goes through the installer.
Air-to-water heat pumps
Flow temperatures are lower than with a typical boiler, which is why radiator sizing is part of the survey.
Honest limits
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Tax rulings, which only HMRC can give
- Grants for hybrid systems or replacements of low-carbon systems
- Getting planning permission or listed building consent on your behalf
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Where we work
- Radiator systems
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Hot water cylinders
- Underfloor heating
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
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