Hampshire · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in Durley
Need air source heat pumps in Durley? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around you, then sign it off with written records.
- Planning and permitted development questions
- Replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump
- An oil, LPG or gas boiler near the end of its life
Different systems, different jobs
VAT on heat pumps
Please treat this as general guidance rather than tax advice.
Air-to-air heat pumps
A £2,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant is available for air-to-air only if it replaces the fossil-fuel heating and meets the full heating demand. It also has to be fitted by an MCS certified installer, in a home.
Air source heat pumps in Durley, done properly
Air source heat pumps collect heat from outdoor air and bring it inside with electricity running the compressor and fans. It works on the same principle as air conditioning, run the other way and the Energy Saving Trust notes that air-to-air heat pumps are sometimes referred to as air conditioning. The work covers radiator systems, air-to-water heat pumps and homes heated by oil, LPG or gas, and the jobs we see most are replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump and checking eligibility for a heat pump grant.
In a place like Durley, some homes are listed, and permitted development does not cover listed buildings, so we check consent first.
AirCon Doctor is an F-Gas certified company and NICEIC approved for electrical work, with MCS certification for heat pumps and Checkatrade membership. Refrigerant work is done by engineers who hold the F-gas qualifications the law requires.
- Where
- Durley (SO32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Approvals
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Guide price
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Quotes
- Fixed after a survey or pictures
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Air source heat pumps in Durley: the local picture
Valuation Office Agency council tax records show about 49% of homes in the Durley area were built in 2000 or later, and about 66% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to Census 2021 figures. Better insulated, newer homes are often a good match for a heat pump. Detached and semi-detached houses typically have room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder. Listed buildings are part of the picture here: about 3 within half a mile of the centre, such as Stapleford Farmhouse (grade II). Where a home is affected, the outdoor unit position is settled with the planning team at Winchester City council, which usually handles Durley before the heat pump design is finished.
Period properties close to Church of the Holy Cross can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first. Historic houses such as South Stoneham House, about 5 miles west, are a reminder that listed homes need consent before a heat pump goes in.
Durley is about 3 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. For air source heat pumps in and around Durley, please call us on 07833 053749 or email us for a fixed-price quote. We work across London and the South East, including Durley. Durley is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover for homes and businesses. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 37 miles away.
From Kytes Lane, The Sawmills and White Gates to the smaller roads in between, nowhere is left out. If your postcode is in SO32, the property is within reach. Nearby, we also cover air source heat pumps in Boorley Green (1 mile south-west), Durley Street (1 mile north-east), Wintershill (1 mile north), Horton Heath (2 miles west) and Curdridge (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (8 miles north), Gosport (11 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles south-east) and Eastleigh (4 miles north-west).
Around Durley
Locally, jobs take us to houses, flats and workplaces close to Wyvern Technology College, among other places. The closest station to Durley is Hedge End station, about 1.6 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.2 miles east) and Moorgreen Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Not far away are Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
FAQs for Durley
Does the Boiler Upgrade Scheme cover homes in Durley?
Yes, if the home and the heat pump meet the scheme’s rules: Durley is in England, where it applies. Air-to-water and ground source systems attract £7,500. Air-to-air gets £2,500, but only where it takes over from fossil-fuel heating and covers the whole home’s heating demand. The installer applies, and we are MCS certified.
Do you cover smaller places like Durley?
Yes, and the size of the place makes no difference to how we work. Visits to smaller places are planned so the engineer arrives with what the job needs.
How long does a heat pump installation take?
The work takes a few days for most air-to-water installations, with air-to-air systems often quicker. We confirm the timing after the survey, and you can give us a ring on 07833 053749 or email us to book it.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, any time. For anything urgent, such as a system failing in a server room or water leaking from a unit, ring our 24/7 line and we will tell you what to do first.
Does servicing affect my warranty?
That depends on the brand. If servicing is in the terms, missing one could affect a claim and we will tell you what your brand asks for.
Is the equipment covered by a warranty?
It’s the manufacturer’s warranty, which varies by brand. For example, Daikin’s standard warranty on split air conditioning is 2 years and we explain the terms for your brand on the quote.
Is a heat pump permitted development?
In England, many air source heat pumps on houses can be permitted development provided the conditions are met. These include an outdoor unit of no more than 1.5 m³, compliance with MCS 020(a), not being used solely for cooling and not being within the curtilage of a listed building.
The process
Each visit runs to the same pattern: check the plan with you, protect the area, carry out the job, check the system and talk you through it. On site, the work takes a few days on site, depending on the cylinder, the radiators and the pipework involved. If a lane or gateway near Durley is tight for a van, let us know and we will plan for it.
- We start with your plans and the property.
- A survey covers heat loss, radiators, hot water and where the outdoor unit could sit.
- We explain which type of heat pump suits the home and whether a grant could apply.
- We install the heat pump and connect it up.
- After commissioning, you get the MCS certificate and a handover.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park and unload
- Dig out any previous service or F-Gas records
- Clear the space around the indoor unit, or where it will go
Getting a price
Photos are the fastest route to a quote: the room or the existing unit, the outside wall or roof where the outdoor unit sits or would go, and the label on any existing unit. Tell us the address and what you need, and simple jobs can often be priced without a visit.
Advice
Managing agents and facilities teams in Durley
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 copy in whoever needs it.
Portfolio owners often want one contractor and one number. Our area covers Greater London and the South East, so work at different addresses can be planned together and kept on a regular cycle.
Pricing air source heat pumps in Durley
Our prices page gives typical ranges, and your quote is built on your job. The quote depends on:
- The type of system, from a single split to a larger system
- The brand, model and parts involved
- The size of the job
One room or a whole building, we price it on the same basis: what needs doing, how we get to it and what it needs. You’ll have a fixed price before any work starts, and the quote sets out the VAT.
Asking for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- Your consumer unit or fuse board
- Where the property is and what kind of building it is
- Photos showing the indoor unit and the space around it
Every quote starts with a look at the job, either on a site survey or, for simple jobs, from your pictures and details. After that, we send a fixed price before any work starts.
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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