Oxfordshire · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in Ducklington
Need air source heat pumps in Ducklington? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around you, then sign it off with written records.
- Checking emitters for a heat pump
- Replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump
- Choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air
Common questions in Ducklington
Do I need planning permission for a heat pump in Ducklington?
The answer turns on the property and where the outdoor unit would sit. Central Ducklington is a short walk from the Ducklington Conservation Area. A heat pump on a house can be permitted development if it meets the conditions, including the MCS noise check, but not within the grounds of a listed building, and in a conservation area the outdoor unit can’t face a road. Where needed, we check with West Oxfordshire council, which is normally the planning authority for Ducklington.
Can I get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant in Ducklington?
Yes, if the home and the heat pump meet the scheme’s rules: Ducklington is in England, where it applies. The grant is £7,500 for an air source (air-to-water) heat pump and £2,500 for an air-to-air system that replaces the existing fossil-fuel heating. The installer applies, and we’re MCS certified.
Can I do the refrigerant work myself?
Not the refrigerant work. The F-gas rules require certified companies and qualified engineers for it, and a new electrical circuit is notifiable building work unless a registered competent person does it.
Do I need to service the system to keep the warranty?
For some brands, yes. Send us the make and model and we will tell you what the manufacturer expects, and book the service at the interval they recommend.
What does an air-to-water heat pump cost?
£8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes) for air-to-water, before the grant. Your price depends on the survey, the emitters and the hot water and the quote is fixed.
What does F-Gas certified mean?
F-Gas certification shows a company is approved to work on equipment containing fluorinated gases, such as the refrigerant in air conditioning and heat pumps. In Great Britain, that certification is a legal requirement, not an optional extra, and we hold it.
How do you keep the place clean during the work?
We put dust sheets over floors and furniture near the work first, and we tidy up as we go. At the end, we clear up and show you what we’ve done.
Air source heat pumps for homes and businesses in Ducklington
Heat pumps run at lower flow temperatures than most boilers, so radiators may need to be larger to give out the same heat. The survey shows which rooms are fine and which need changes, and the quote sets it out. The work covers air-to-air heat pumps, homes heated by oil, LPG or gas and air-to-water heat pumps, and people most often call us about working out whether radiators need upsizing and choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air.
Homes around Ducklington typically have room outside for a heat pump, so the design comes down to heat loss, radiators and hot water.
Each manufacturer sets its own warranty period. Daikin, for instance, 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
- Ducklington (OX29)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Quotes
- Fixed, in writing
- Costs
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Approvals
- NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified, MCS
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Places near Ducklington
What else we do in Ducklington
The process
Wherever the system can be run before we leave, we run it and check it in operation. Then we show you what we’ve done and answer any questions, and anything that needs a follow-up is pointed out there and then. All told, the work takes a few days for most air-to-water installations, with air-to-air systems often quicker. Pictures of the space and where the outdoor unit could go let us plan the work in Ducklington.
- You tell us about the home and what you want from a heat pump.
- We survey for heat loss and look at radiators, cylinder space and outdoor unit options.
- You get our view on the right type for the house, and on whether the Boiler Upgrade Scheme applies.
- Installation follows on the agreed dates.
- After commissioning, you get the MCS certificate and a handover.
Before we arrive
- Let us know if the building has a permit or sign-in process
- Find the manual or the paperwork for the system, if you have it
- Mention any roof access, ladders or high-level work
Ask for a quote
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 start, call us on 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier.
Advice
Keeping the system healthy
Every system needs looking after, and most of it is easy. Our tips:
- Clear leaves and debris from the outdoor unit
- Find out the grant position at the survey
- Keep to regular servicing
The warranty on the heat pump is the manufacturer’s, on its own terms. We go through the conditions with you, including any servicing they ask for.
Keep insulation and draught-proofing in good order, as lower heat loss means the system has less to do.
Different systems, different jobs
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 with strict conditions. The application goes through the installer.
Radiators and underfloor heating
Heat pumps run at lower flow temperatures, so radiators may need to be larger so we check them against each room’s heat loss.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Landlords, letting agents and managing agents book us, not only the people who live or work in the property. Let us know who will give us access and who the records should go to, and we’ll keep everyone informed.
Records are where property maintenance often slips. Each visit produces a dated record, with F-Gas records wherever refrigerant work is involved, ready for a tenant, a buyer or an inspection.
Heat pumps in Ducklington: local notes
VOA council tax data show about 34% of homes in the Ducklington area were built in 2000 or later. Better insulated, newer homes are often a good match for a heat pump.
If your home is one of the older properties near Church of St Bartholomew, the survey checks whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before the outdoor unit position is chosen. Historic houses such as Minster Lovell Hall, about 3 miles north-west, are a reminder that listed homes need consent before a heat pump goes in.
Ducklington is about 1 mile south of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in OX29, our engineers can take on air source heat pumps. Count every place we list in Oxfordshire and you reach 443, with Ducklington on the list. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 53 miles away.
Every address in OX29 is within our area. Local streets include The Square, Macray Road and Sealham Road, all of which are in our area. Close by, we work in Cogges (1 mile north), Witney (1 mile north), High Cogges (2 miles north-east), Hardwick (2 miles south-east) and Madley Park (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (11 miles east), Didcot (15 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles south-east) and Carterton (5 miles west).
Landmarks near Ducklington
Typical jobs here are in properties near The Henry Box School, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Cogges Manor Farm Museum (1.2 miles north) and Bampton Castle (4.1 miles south-west).
A customer’s words
“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