Hampshire · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in Dunbridge
Heat pump installation, for Dunbridge and the surrounding area. Ask us for a fixed-price quote, and we’ll reply the same working day.
- Deciding which kind of heat pump suits the home
- Radiators that may be too small for a heat pump
- Replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump
Air source heat pumps in Dunbridge: the local picture
Historic England lists about 5 buildings and structures within half a mile of the centre of Dunbridge, including Church of St Andrew (grade I). That affects heat pumps: listed buildings need consent, and conservation areas limit where the outdoor unit can go under permitted development. Where needed, we check with the local planning authority (normally Test Valley council). About 45% of homes across Dunbridge and its surrounding area have been built since 2000, according to VOA council tax data, and about 73% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to the 2021 Census. Lower heat loss in recent homes often means a smaller heat pump and fewer radiator changes. Detached and semi-detached houses usually have room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder.
Mottisfont Abbey, roughly 0.7 miles north-east, is a reminder to check your home’s listing status: permitted development doesn’t cover listed buildings.
Dunbridge is about 4 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. If you need air source heat pumps in Dunbridge, it’s easy to get a fixed-price quote: please phone 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier. Our area covers London and the South East, including Dunbridge. Dunbridge is one of 683 towns, villages and districts in Hampshire we cover. Our Guildford page covers places nearby (45 miles or so).
Postcode districts we cover here: SO51. Close to Dunbridge, our area also takes in Mottisfont (1 mile north-east), Kimbridge (1 mile south-east), Stonymarsh (1 mile north-east), Carter's Clay (1 mile south-west) and Lockerley (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north) and Totton (8 miles south).
Around Dunbridge
We fit and service air conditioning in homes and premises around The Bear And Ragged Staff Public House. There’s a railway station in Dunbridge itself: Mottisfont & Dunbridge station. A little further out are Romsey Community Hospital (3.9 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.5 miles south-east).
Air source heat pumps for homes and businesses in Dunbridge
Air-to-air heat pumps can qualify for a £2,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, but only in some cases. It has to replace the fossil-fuel heating, cover the whole heating demand, be fitted by an MCS certified installer and be in a home, so an add-on next to a boiler is not eligible. The work covers hot water cylinders, air-to-water heat pumps and underfloor heating, and the jobs we see most are working out where a cylinder could go and finding a place for the outdoor unit.
If your home in or near Dunbridge is heated by oil, LPG or electric heaters with no mains gas, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme adds an extra £1,500 until March 2027 for an air source or ground source heat pump.
Some manufacturers make regular servicing by a qualified engineer a condition of their warranty. If that applies to your system, booking the service on time keeps the record straight and each visit is recorded.
- Place
- Dunbridge (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Quotes
- Fixed-price quote after a site survey
- Costs
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Certified
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
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Safe owner checks
Keep a note of anything odd: an error code, a new noise, a drip, a smell or a change in how well the system heats or cools. It helps us diagnose quickly, and a photo of the display helps even more.
On air conditioning, the filters in the indoor unit are typically the one part owners can clean, if the manual says so. They come out, get a gentle clean and go back only when they’re dry. On a heat pump, the equivalent is keeping the outdoor unit clear and checking the controls.
FAQs for Dunbridge
Is the heat pump grant available in Dunbridge?
Yes, the scheme covers homes in England, including Dunbridge, if they qualify. The amount depends on the type of heat pump, and the survey confirms which applies. We hold MCS certification, so the application is ours to make for you.
Do you cover smaller places like Dunbridge?
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 does the warranty work?
Warranty comes from the manufacturer and depends on the brand and product. For example, Daikin’s standard warranty on split air conditioning is 2 years and we explain the terms for your brand on the quote.
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. Send us the make and model if you have it.
Can I do the refrigerant work myself?
Anything that involves the refrigerant needs an F-Gas qualified engineer from a certified company. That is the law, not just our preference, and manufacturers expect it for their warranty too. We can quote for the whole job, from supply to commissioning.
Do I get paperwork after the visit?
Yes. You get a written record of each visit, including F-Gas records for any refrigerant work. File them with the system’s paperwork.
Why does F-Gas certification matter?
Companies working on equipment that contains F gas must be certified by an approved body, and the engineers need their own qualifications. It’s how you know the refrigerant is being handled legally and safely.
Signs you need air source heat pumps in Dunbridge
People also ask about air-to-air heat pumps because they heat and cool. They heat rooms through wall, floor or ceiling units, and can cool them when it’s hot. Whether a grant applies depends on the scheme conditions.
Common reasons people call us are:
- Checking emitters for a heat pump
- Ageing boilers that will need replacing
- Checking eligibility for a heat pump grant
Period properties close to Church of St Andrew can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first.
What your quote should include
- Whether the price is fixed or an estimate
- Exactly what the price includes, from supply and fitting to commissioning
- Which brand and model they’re proposing, and why
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, and we explain which fits your home. Getting the date in early helps for a place like Dunbridge.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Small problems, from blocked filters to slow leaks, tend to get worse, and a system working harder than it should costs more to run. If you are not sure what’s needed, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed price.
What you get with us
- 24/7 emergency line for breakdowns
- One contact for properties across the South East and London
- Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, Fujitsu, Panasonic, Toshiba and more
- Diagnosis first, then a fixed price
Take a look at what air conditioning costs or our accreditations.
How the visit works
There’s very little for you to do on the day. Just let us in and point us to the units, or to where they’ll be fitted, and the rest is down to us. At the end, we tidy up and run through the work with you. Somewhere like Dunbridge, it helps to know about lanes, gates and where to park.
- We start with your plans and the property.
- We survey for heat loss and look at radiators, cylinder space and outdoor unit options.
- We explain which type of heat pump suits the home and whether a grant could apply.
- Installation follows on the agreed dates.
- We commission it, complete the MCS certificate and show you how to use it.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can reach the consumer unit or fuse board
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, high walls or locked plant areas
- Let us know where we can park and unload
How to get a quote
Need a price for air source heat pumps? Please ring us on 07833 053749 or email us with a few details about the property. We’ll explain what we’d recommend and why, then send a fixed-price quote before you commit to anything.
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From one of our customers
“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