Windsor and Maidenhead · Heat pump installation
Dorney air source heat pumps
Our engineers work in Dorney on heat pump installation. A look at the job first, a fixed-price quote and written records at the end.
- Questions about listed buildings or conservation areas
- Working out whether radiators need upsizing
- Replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump
How we handle air source heat pumps in Dorney
A heat pump takes heat from the outside air and moves it into your home, using electricity to drive the process. The technology is close to air conditioning, which is why we install both and the Energy Saving Trust notes that air-to-air heat pumps are sometimes referred to as air conditioning. The work covers hot water cylinders, air-to-water heat pumps and underfloor heating, and common reasons people get in touch are deciding which kind of heat pump suits the home and replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump.
For a home around Dorney 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.
Whatever the visit, you get a written record: commissioning details and F-Gas records for a new system, a note of the fault and the fix for a repair, or a service record. Keep it with the system’s paperwork, because it helps with any later warranty question.
- Where
- Dorney (SL4)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Credentials
- NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified, MCS
- Price
- A fixed price before we start
- Response
- On the working day you ask
- Guide price
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
How it works
Wherever the system can be run before we leave, we run it and check it in operation. Then we show you what we have done and answer any questions, and anything that needs a follow-up is pointed out there and then. The visit takes several days for an air-to-water system with a new cylinder, less for an air-to-air system. For a place like Dorney, the timing is set with you and the travel is our side of the planning.
- It begins with your house and the heating it relies on now.
- Every room’s heat loss is worked out on site.
- We design the system, check the radiators and cylinder and look at the outdoor unit position.
- You get a fixed price, with any grant and the VAT set out.
- Installation, commissioning and MCS registration complete the job.
How to prepare
- Move furniture away from the wall where we will be working
- Dig out any previous service or F-Gas records
- Let us know where we can park and unload
Getting a price
Published ranges are a starting point; the quote is built on your property, because no two buildings, rooms or systems are the same. Once we have looked at the job, from photos or on a survey, you get a fixed price. To get going, call 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form.
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Signs you need air source heat pumps in Dorney
Many enquiries start with a question about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme. Eligibility depends on the property, the system and the scheme rules, so we check before you commit.
What we are most often called about:
- Moving away from fossil-fuel heating
- Comparing heat pump types
- Questions about where the outdoor unit can go
If your home is listed, like Dorney Court about 0.5 miles west, listed building consent comes before any heat pump work.
Questions to ask before booking
- How VAT is shown, and which rate applies
- If the quote is based on a survey, photos or a diagnosis
- How extra work would be agreed if they find something unexpected
What a heat pump looks like in Dorney
Valuation Office Agency council tax records show about 30% of homes in and around Dorney date from 1919 to 1939. Whether the walls and loft have been insulated makes a real difference to the heat pump size for homes of that period.
Period properties close to Church of St James can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first.
Dorney is about 2 miles north-west of Windsor, in Windsor and Maidenhead. If you need air source heat pumps in Dorney, please call 07833 053749 or use the quote form for a fixed-price quote. We work across London and the South East, including Dorney. Dorney is one of 57 towns, villages and districts in Windsor and Maidenhead where we work. For properties nearby, see our Guildford page, about 18 miles away.
Not far from Dorney, a recent job of ours was on Church Street, Staines-upon-Thames (TW18), about 8 miles south-east: installing two LG wall-mounted units in the main office area and a single unit in the client meeting room.
Jobs in SL4 are looked at, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Common Road, Village Road and Boveney Road and the roads off them are all inside our area. We also cover Lake End (1 mile north-west), Dorney Reach (1 mile west), Cippenham (1 mile north-east), Huntercombe (1 mile north) and Bray (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Maidenhead (4 miles west), Boyn Hill (4 miles west), North Ascot (6 miles south) and Cookham (5 miles north-west).
Near you in Dorney
We fit and service air conditioning in homes and premises around The Westgate School, Sutherland Grange and Westgate School. Dorney’s nearest station is Burnham station, about 1.4 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Upton Hospital (2.7 miles east) and The History On Wheels Museum (1.2 miles east). Open spaces near Dorney include Bray Pit and Taplow Lake.
Leave it or put it right?
Choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air is easier with the facts. Air-to-water heats radiators and hot water, and can attract a £7,500 grant where eligible; air-to-air heats and cools rooms, and only qualifies for £2,500 under strict conditions. We explain which makes sense for you. Waiting rarely makes an air conditioning problem smaller.
Our prices page shows typical ranges, but your price depends on the job in front of us. Call for a fixed-price quote, and we’ll explain what it covers.
Why choose AirCon Doctor in Dorney
- An F-Gas certified company, as the law requires
- Electrical work covered by our NICEIC approval
- Listed on Checkatrade
- A site survey and a fixed-price quote
Read our cost guide or how to check a contractor.
Dorney questions
Is a heat pump in Dorney permitted development?
The answer turns on the property and where the outdoor unit would sit. The Dorney Conservation Area is close to the centre of Dorney. 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 Buckinghamshire council, which is usually the planning authority for Dorney first.
Will you come out to Dorney?
Yes, and the size of the place makes no difference to how we work. A few pictures and the postcode are enough to get things started.
How quickly will you reply?
On the same working day you contact us. After that, we agree a survey, diagnosis or installation date that suits you, and you get a fixed price before any work goes ahead.
How does the warranty work?
The manufacturer provides it, on its own terms. Some terms depend on regular servicing by a qualified engineer so it’s worth keeping the service records.
Which accreditations do you hold?
As the law requires for refrigerant work, we are an F-Gas certified company. We’re also NICEIC approved, MCS certified for heat pumps and Checkatrade members.
Will you make a mess?
Floors and furniture near the work are covered with dust sheets before we start, and the area is kept tidy throughout. At the end, we clear up and show you what we’ve done.
Which manufacturers do you install and repair?
We work with the leading brands, from Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin and Fujitsu to Panasonic, Toshiba, LG, Samsung, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Hitachi. Tell us the make and model and we’ll take it from there.
Honest limits
We will not sell you work that does not address the problem, so here are the limits:
- Promising eligibility for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
- Gas boiler work, such as disconnecting the old boiler, which needs a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Tax advice on your own circumstances
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 07833 053749 and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on in Dorney
- Underfloor heating
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Radiator systems
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Hot water cylinders
- Air-to-air heat pumps
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