Isle of Wight · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installers in Dunsbury
Our engineers work in Dunsbury on heat pump installation. A look at the job first, a fixed-price quote and written records at the end.
- Deciding on the outdoor unit position
- Ageing boilers that will need replacing
- Questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
How it works
We book the visit for a day and time that suit you, and we let you know if plans need to move. When we arrive, we check the job against the survey or the pictures you sent. If something is different, we talk it through with you before carrying on. After that, 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. Rural lanes and tight entrances are worth mentioning before a visit to Dunsbury.
- First we talk through the property and the current system.
- Every room’s heat loss is worked out on site.
- From those figures we size the heat pump and decide on radiators, cylinder and outdoor position.
- You get a fixed price, with any grant and the VAT set out.
- Then it’s fitted, commissioned and registered with MCS.
How to prepare
- Keep pets and children away from the work area
- Clear a path to the units and the space around them
- Give us access to the outside wall, roof or yard where the outdoor unit sits
How to get a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: where the property is and what kind of building it is, a few photos, the brand and model of anything already fitted and anything you’ve noticed, such as an error code or a noise. Then call us on 07833 053749 or drop us a line.
Related advice
How we handle air source heat pumps in Dunsbury
Until 31 March 2027, a heat pump installed in residential accommodation carries 0% VAT, with 5% from 1 April 2027. That follows HMRC Notice 708/6, and it does not apply to businesses. For air-to-air systems, we confirm the VAT on your quote. This is general information, not tax advice. The work covers radiator systems, air-to-water heat pumps and underfloor heating, and people most often call us about choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air and planning and permitted development questions.
In a place like Dunsbury, some homes are listed, and permitted development doesn’t cover listed buildings, so consent comes first.
Warranty periods vary by brand and by product. Daikin, for example, gives a standard 2 years on split air conditioning, with longer extensions only on its air-to-water heat pumps. Whatever the brand, the manufacturer’s terms are explained on your quote.
- Location
- Dunsbury (PO30)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Certified
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Guide price
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Price
- A fixed price before we start
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Towns and villages near Dunsbury
Also in Dunsbury
Signs you need air source heat pumps in Dunsbury
A common reason is wanting to stop burning gas, oil or LPG. With a heat pump, the heat comes from the air outside and the system runs on electricity, which is why it fits that aim.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Working out whether radiators need upsizing
- A boiler that is getting old
- Replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump
If your home is listed, like Mottistone Manor about 1.2 miles east, listed building consent comes before any heat pump work.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the quote shows VAT clearly
- The make and model of any parts or equipment being quoted
- Whether the manufacturer’s warranty depends on regular servicing
Heat pumps in Dunsbury: local notes
Dunsbury is within about 1 mile of the coast. Near the coast, we choose the outdoor unit position with salt-laden wind in mind. Central Dunsbury is inside a conservation area. On the National Heritage List, around 9 entries fall within 0.5 miles of the middle of Dunsbury; Eastbrook (grade II) is one. Where a home is affected, the outdoor unit position is settled with Isle of Wight council, typically the planning authority here before the heat pump design is finished. About 35% of homes in and around Dunsbury were built before 1919, according to VOA council tax data, and about 87% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to the last census (2021). Older homes can lose heat faster, so a room-by-room heat loss calculation, and sometimes insulation or larger radiators, comes before sizing a heat pump. Detached and semi-detached houses usually have room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder.
If your home is one of the older properties near St. Mary's Church, the survey checks whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before the outdoor unit position is chosen.
Dunsbury is about 7 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Dunsbury gets the same approach as every job we take on: a look at the job first, a fixed-price quote and written records at the end. Our the Isle of Wight coverage runs to 125 places, Dunsbury among them. The nearest of our city pages is Worthing, around 48 miles from Dunsbury.
All of PO30 is within our area. If you’re just outside Dunsbury, we cover Brook (1 mile south), Hulverstone (1 mile south-east), Brookgreen (1 mile south-east), Shalcombe (1 mile north-east) and Chilton Green (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newport (7 miles north-east), Ryde (14 miles east), Cowes (9 miles north-east) and Sandown (13 miles east). If your property is somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed, so let us know when you get in touch.
Around Dunsbury
Other landmarks nearby include Yarmouth Castle (3.9 miles north-west) and Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (2.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Dunsbury includes Westover Down.
Why deal with it now?
From 1 April 2027, VAT on heat pumps in homes rises from 0% to 5%. If you’re thinking about a heat pump, that date is worth knowing alongside your own plans for the property. Planning ahead for a job in Dunsbury means we can bring everything needed.
What you pay depends on the type of system and how many units are involved, the access and the parts and time the job needs. You get a fixed price before any work starts, so there are no surprises.
Why choose AirCon Doctor in Dunsbury
- Enquiries answered the same working day
- Every job looked at before it’s priced
- One contact for properties across the South East and London
- Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, Fujitsu, Panasonic, Toshiba and more
Different systems, different jobs
Air-to-air heat pumps
An air-to-air system heats rooms directly and can also provide cooling. They don’t heat hot water, so that has to come from elsewhere.
Air-to-water heat pumps
Air-to-water systems take heat from the air and put it into your central heating and hot water. It replaces the boiler as the main heat source, and is MCS certified when we install it.
Dunsbury: your questions answered
Does being near the sea make a difference to air source heat pumps in Dunsbury?
It can, as Dunsbury is within about 1 mile of the sea, where salt in the air is hard on coils and fixings. We site outdoor units out of the worst of the sea wind where possible and can suggest models with corrosion protection where the manufacturer offers it.
Is Dunsbury within the area you cover?
Yes, and the size of the place makes no difference to how we work. Send a few details and photos, and we reply the same working day.
Is there a Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant for air-to-air?
Sometimes, and the amount is £2,500 rather than £7,500. The system has to replace the fossil-fuel heating and heat the whole home with an MCS certified installer.
When will I hear back?
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.
Is there VAT on a heat pump?
Not on a home installation at the moment: until 31 March 2027 the rate is 0% in residential accommodation, then 5%. The relief is not available to businesses, and with air-to-air we confirm the VAT on the quote. This is general information, not tax advice.
Am I eligible for a heat pump grant?
Not every home qualifies, so we check. Only one grant is available per property, it can’t replace a low-carbon system, and hybrids do not qualify, among other rules.
Are you F-Gas certified?
AirCon Doctor is an F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved for electrical work and MCS certified for heat pumps. We’re members of Checkatrade too.
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