Slough · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installers in Datchet
F-Gas certified and NICEIC approved, we cover Datchet for air source heat pumps. Fixed-price quotes and a 24/7 emergency line.
- Plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump
- Comparing heat pump types
- Ageing boilers that will need replacing
Signs you need air source heat pumps in Datchet
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’s the appeal for many households.
The things we are asked about most include:
- Radiators that may be too small for a heat pump
- Questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
- Planning and permitted development questions
Period properties close to Church of St Mary 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 the quote shows VAT clearly
- What happens if the job turns out to be different on the day
Air source heat pumps for homes and businesses in Datchet
Air-to-water heat pumps heat your hot water through a cylinder. Homes with a combi boiler may not have a cylinder, so finding space for one is part of the survey. Air-to-air systems do not heat hot water, so you’ll need another way to do that. Common call-outs are for finding a place for the outdoor unit and ageing boilers that will need replacing, across underfloor heating, air-to-water heat pumps and air-to-air heat pumps.
Older homes around Datchet can be draughty or have solid walls, so a proper heat loss calculation matters. Sometimes insulating first makes more sense.
Refrigerant work is written up in the F-Gas records: what was done, the refrigerant type and any amount added or recovered. Keep the records with the manual and the warranty documents, ready for the next service or a warranty query.
- Location
- Datchet (SL3)
- Wider area
- Slough
- Prices
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Pricing
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Accreditations
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Air source heat pumps around Datchet
Central Datchet is inside a conservation area. On the National Heritage List, around 32 entries fall within 0.5 miles of the middle of Datchet; Cedar House (grade II) is one. For a heat pump, permitted development does not apply within the grounds of a listed building, and in a conservation area the outdoor unit cannot go on a wall or roof facing a road, so we check with the local planning authority (typically Windsor and Maidenhead council) where necessary. About 61% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to the 2021 Census. Detached and semi-detached houses usually have room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder.
Homeowners near Datchet station often ask whether a heat pump can take over from the boiler, and the heat loss survey answers that.
Datchet is about 2 miles east of Windsor, in Slough. From the centre of Datchet to the outskirts, our engineers cover air source heat pumps, from small jobs to large ones. Count every place we list in Slough and you reach 31, with Datchet on the list. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 16 miles away.
Our nearest recent job to Datchet was on Church Street, Staines-upon-Thames (TW18), about 5 miles south-east: installing two LG wall-mounted units in the main office area and a single unit in the client meeting room.
Among the places we cover in Slough, Datchet is one of the largest. Jobs in SL3 are looked at, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Close to Datchet, our area also takes in Ditton (1 mile north-east), Myrke (1 mile north-west), Sunnymeads (1 mile south-east), Brands Hill (2 miles east) and Old Windsor (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Slough (3 miles north-west), Cippenham (3 miles north-west), Britwell (4 miles north-west) and Burnham (5 miles north-west).
Around Datchet
Locally, jobs take us to houses, flats and workplaces close to St George's School, The Royal Stag pub and Home Park. There’s a railway station in Datchet itself: Datchet station. Well-known places in the area include Museum of Eton Life (1.5 miles west) and Upton Hospital (1.7 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Staines Reservoirs.
What air source heat pumps cannot fix
Before booking, it helps to know what’s not included:
- Tax rulings, which only HMRC can give
- Insulation work, such as loft or cavity wall insulation
- Promising eligibility for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will say what we think before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Underfloor heating
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Radiator systems
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Hot water cylinders
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
What we do, step by step
We keep the work area tidy as we go, with dust sheets down and offcuts and packaging cleared up. Any holes, fixings or cable routes are agreed with you before we drill. On site, it 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. Everything the job in Datchet needs is worked out beforehand.
- First, a chat about the property and your goals for the heating.
- The survey checks heat loss, emitters, hot water and the outdoor unit position.
- You get our view on the right type for the house, and on whether the Boiler Upgrade Scheme applies.
- We install the heat pump and connect it up.
- We commission it, complete the MCS certificate and show you how to use it.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where the consumer unit is
- Let us know if the units are on a roof, a high wall or in a locked area
- Dig out any previous service or F-Gas records
Getting a price
To get a fixed-price quote, call us on 07833 053749 or send an email with the address and a few details about the rooms or units involved. A few photos make it quicker. We reply to enquiries the same working day.
Related advice
FAQs for Datchet
Do you cover smaller places like Datchet?
We do. Villages and hamlets get the same service as the bigger towns. Send a few details and pictures, and we reply the same working day.
Can I get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant in Datchet?
Yes, if the home and the heat pump meet the scheme’s rules: Datchet is in England, where it applies. It gives £7,500 towards an air-to-water or ground source heat pump, or £2,500 towards an air-to-air heat pump that replaces the fossil-fuel heating and meets the whole home’s heating need. As an MCS certified installer, we apply for it on your behalf.
Why does F-Gas certification matter?
For refrigerant work, both the engineer and the company need the right F-gas credentials. Ask to see proof before booking anyone, and we’re happy to show ours.
How long does a heat pump installation take?
A typical installation 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. The programme is planned to keep time without heating short and agreed before we start.
Do I need planning permission for a heat pump?
That depends on your home and the unit’s position. Flats have tighter limits, conservation areas add conditions, and Article 4 directions can remove rights and we look at it during the survey.
Do I need to service the system to keep the warranty?
Check the manufacturer’s terms. Some manufacturers make regular servicing by a qualified engineer a condition of the warranty, so it’s worth checking. Keep every service record either way.
Is the equipment covered by a warranty?
The manufacturer’s warranty, on the manufacturer’s terms. Terms differ by brand, and we set them out on your quote.
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Owner checks or an engineer?
Refrigerant is off limits for anyone without the right qualifications. The law requires anyone working on equipment containing F gas to hold the right qualifications, and the company to be certified, and escaping refrigerant can cause cold burns. If you suspect a leak, switch the system off and call us.
Some faults have simple causes you can check first: check the mode, the set temperature, the remote’s batteries and the breaker. If the breaker trips a second time, leave it off and phone 07833 053749 or write to us at info@aircondoctor.co.uk.
What a customer said
“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