Oxfordshire · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Curbridge, Oxfordshire
F-Gas certified and NICEIC approved, we cover Curbridge for MCS certified installation of air source heat pumps for heating and hot water, with the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant applied for. Fixed-price quotes and a 24/7 emergency line.
- No space for a hot water cylinder
- Choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air
- Checking whether planning permission is needed
Air source heat pumps for homes and businesses in Curbridge
Every installation starts with a heat loss survey. That tells us how much heat the home needs, room by room, so the heat pump and the radiators or indoor units can be sized properly. Guesswork leads to systems that are too big or too small. The work covers underfloor heating, air-to-water heat pumps and homes heated by oil, LPG or gas, and the jobs we see most are not knowing whether a grant applies and moving away from fossil-fuel heating.
For a home around Curbridge that’s 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, on top of the £7,500.
Each manufacturer sets its own warranty period. Daikin, for example, gives a standard 2 years on split air conditioning, with longer extensions only on its air-to-water heat pumps. For any other brand, we explain the manufacturer’s terms on your quote.
- Place
- Curbridge (OX29)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Credentials
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Replies
- We reply the same working day
- Quotes
- A fixed-price quote up front
- Guide price
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Different systems, different jobs
Air-to-air heat pumps
Air-to-air heat pumps are now covered by permitted development rules in England, subject to conditions. A unit used solely for cooling isn’t covered, so check with the council.
Outdoor unit position and planning
The outdoor unit needs a position with good airflow, a solid base and a sensible pipe route. Noise is part of the MCS 020(a) check, so we consider nearby homes too.
Towns and villages near Curbridge
What else we do in Curbridge
Curbridge questions
Can I fit a heat pump in Curbridge without planning permission?
It depends on the property. The half-mile around the middle of Curbridge holds about 11 listed buildings and structures. Heat pumps on houses are often permitted development, but listed buildings need consent and conservation areas restrict outdoor units facing a road. Where it’s needed, we check with the local planning authority (for Curbridge, typically West Oxfordshire council).
Do you cover smaller places like Curbridge?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Visits to smaller places are planned so the engineer arrives with what the job needs.
Do you offer emergency call-outs?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line for problems that cannot wait for a planned visit. Ring 07833 053749 any time and explain the problem.
Can you look at a system you didn’t fit?
Yes. We start with a proper look and tell you honestly what we find, including any issues with how it was fitted. You get a fixed price before any work goes ahead.
Which manufacturers do you install and repair?
Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, Fujitsu, Panasonic, Toshiba, LG, Samsung, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Hitachi and others. For new systems, we recommend a brand and model to suit the job and tell you why.
Can I get a grant for an air-to-air heat pump?
The scheme offers £2,500 for air-to-air, but the conditions are strict. It will not apply if the system is an add-on next to a boiler, and it must cover the whole heating demand.
Can I do the refrigerant work myself?
Anything that involves the refrigerant needs an F-Gas qualified engineer from a certified company. That’s a legal requirement, and manufacturers expect it for their warranty too. We can quote for the whole job, from supply to commissioning.
Fixed-price quotes for air source heat pumps in Curbridge
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We take into account:
- What kind of system it is
- What we find on the survey or diagnosis
- The pipe route between the units
The pipe route, the height of the units and how we reach them all affect the cost. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before we start.
Helping us quote
Good pictures often save a visit. Try to include:
- The make and model of the system, from the label
- The fuse board and where it is in the property
- The outdoor side of the property, including any roof or flat area
Every quote shows the VAT clearly, and the rate that applies to your job is stated. VAT can differ between homes and businesses and between kinds of work, so we confirm it on the quote. For a fixed-price quote, call us on 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you and run through the plan before anything else. Dust sheets go down over floors and anything close to the work, and the electrics are made safe before any panel comes off. The work itself 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 Curbridge, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- It begins with your house and the heating it relies on now.
- We measure heat loss for every room.
- We design the system, check the radiators and cylinder and look at the outdoor unit 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
- Plan for pets to be kept clear during the visit
- Dig out any previous service or F-Gas records
- Make sure we can reach the consumer unit or fuse board
Ask for a quote
If you need air source heat pumps in Curbridge, phone 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form. Let us know the type of property and what you need, and send a few photos if you can. We reply the same working day.
Related advice
What a heat pump looks like in Curbridge
Valuation Office Agency council tax records show about 36% of homes across Curbridge and its surrounding area were built in 2000 or later, and the 2021 Census found about 71% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. Better insulated, newer homes are often a good match for a heat pump. Finding room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder is seldom a problem in homes like these.
If your home is listed, like Minster Lovell Hall about 1.8 miles north, listed building consent comes before any heat pump work. Live in one of the older houses around Church of St John the Baptist? Expect the survey to look closely at heat loss and at the building’s planning status.
Curbridge is about 2 miles south-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Whether you are in the middle of Curbridge or further out, we cover air source heat pumps, from a single room to a whole building. Our area takes in 443 places across Oxfordshire. The nearest of our city pages is Guildford, around 55 miles from Curbridge.
You will find streets such as Well Lane, Main Road and Dovecote Place, and we cover them all. Here we cover the OX29 postcode area. Neighbouring places we cover include Minster Lovell (2 miles north-west), Brize Norton (2 miles west), Carterton (3 miles west), Bampton (3 miles south) and Aston (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (12 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south-east), Wantage (13 miles south) and Grove (12 miles south).
Landmarks near Curbridge
We fit and service air conditioning in homes and premises around The Henry Box School and Lord Kitchener pub. Well-known places in the area include Bampton Castle (3.7 miles south) and Cogges Manor Farm Museum (2 miles east).
After we’ve gone
Here’s the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Know the servicing conditions in your warranty
- File the MCS certificate safely
- Diary the next service
Now and then in cold weather, the outdoor unit defrosts itself. It may give off steam or sound different for a few minutes and it’s part of how the system works.
Keep the outdoor unit clear of leaves, plants and stored items. It needs good airflow to collect heat from outside, so keep it clear all year.
From one of our customers
“Office air con broke down in the July heatwave. Called at 8am, engineer was here by noon and fixed within 2 hours. Brilliant emergency response. They now hold the service contract for the whole building.”
James T., Crawley, office manager