Oxfordshire · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installers in East Hagbourne
Our engineers work in East Hagbourne on air source heat pumps. A look at the job first, a fixed-price quote and written records at the end.
- A boiler that is getting old
- Questions about listed buildings or conservation areas
- Comparing heat pump types
When it’s something else
Before booking, it helps to know what’s not included:
- Promising eligibility for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
- Tax rulings, which only HMRC can give
- Gas boiler work, such as disconnecting the old boiler, which needs a Gas Safe registered engineer
If you are not sure, just phone 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Where we work
- Hot water cylinders
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Underfloor heating
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Radiator systems
- Air-to-air heat pumps
Air source heat pumps in East Hagbourne
Installing an air source heat pump in a home is zero-rated for VAT until 31 March 2027, then 5%. This is HMRC’s energy-saving materials relief, which applies to homes rather than businesses. For air-to-air systems, we confirm the VAT on your quote. Please treat this as general information rather than tax advice. Common call-outs are for a boiler that’s getting old and questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, across air-to-air heat pumps, air-to-water heat pumps and underfloor heating.
Older and listed homes in villages like East Hagbourne need extra care, because permitted development doesn’t apply within the grounds of a listed building, so consent comes first.
For a fault on a system that may still be under warranty, send us the make, model and installation date. We will explain how the manufacturer’s terms are likely to apply before any chargeable work goes ahead.
- Place
- East Hagbourne (OX11)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Costs
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Quote
- Fixed after a survey or pictures
- Credentials
- NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified, MCS
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Heat pumps in East Hagbourne: local notes
About 55% of homes in and around East Hagbourne date from 1945 to 1972, according to Valuation Office Agency council tax records, and the last census (2021) found about 75% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. Whether the walls and loft have been insulated makes a real difference to the heat pump size for homes of that period. Finding room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder is seldom a problem in homes like these.
Period properties close to Church of St Andrew can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first. Historic houses such as Brightwell Manor, about 3.5 miles north-east, are a reminder that listed homes need consent before a heat pump goes in.
East Hagbourne is about 1 mile south of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Whether you are in the middle of East Hagbourne or further out, we cover air source heat pumps, from small jobs to large ones. Our list for Oxfordshire has 443 entries, and East Hagbourne is one. Guildford, roughly 37 miles off, has its own page on this site.
That includes properties on North Croft, The Croft and Wilcher Close and nearby roads. Every address in OX11 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Places around East Hagbourne that are also on our list: Coscote (1 mile west), West Hagbourne (1 mile south-west), Upton (1 mile south-west), Blewbury (2 miles south) and Harwell (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (11 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles north), Wantage (8 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (15 miles east).
Landmarks near East Hagbourne
We fit and service air conditioning in homes and premises around Fleur De Lys Public House and St Birinus School, among other places. The closest station to East Hagbourne is Didcot Parkway station, roughly 1.3 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Brightwell Castle (3.5 miles north-east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (6 miles north-west). The countryside around East Hagbourne includes Mowbray Fields and Churn Hill.
Nearby places to East Hagbourne
What else we do in East Hagbourne
Questions from East Hagbourne
Will you come out to East Hagbourne?
We do. Villages and hamlets get the same service as the bigger towns. Send a few details and photos, and we reply the same working day.
Do I need planning permission for a heat pump in East Hagbourne?
It depends on the property. The East Hagbourne Conservation Area is close to the centre of East Hagbourne. Heat pumps on houses are often permitted development, but listed buildings need consent and conservation areas restrict outdoor units facing a road. Where it’s needed, we check with the local planning authority (for East Hagbourne, normally South Oxfordshire council).
What’s the price of a heat pump installation?
£8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes) for air-to-water, before the grant. The final price depends on the heat loss survey, the radiators and the cylinder and the quote is fixed.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. From a single let flat to offices, shops and public buildings, we work the same way: a look first, a fixed-price quote and written records.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line for problems that can’t wait for a planned visit. Ring 07833 053749 any time and explain the problem.
Will my radiators work with a heat pump?
Some radiators may be fine as they are, and some may need to be larger. At the lower temperatures a heat pump uses, radiators need more surface, and the survey checks each one.
Which accreditations do you hold?
We hold F-Gas company certification, which the law requires for any business working on refrigerant. NICEIC approval, MCS certification for heat pumps and Checkatrade membership sit alongside it.
Why it’s worth doing now in East Hagbourne
A heat pump sized without a proper heat loss survey can struggle in cold weather or run inefficiently. Doing the survey properly from the start avoids that. Waiting rarely makes an air conditioning problem smaller.
Every job is different, so we price each one individually. The equipment, how we reach it, the route between units and the work needed all play a part.
Why people in East Hagbourne choose us
- One contact for properties across the South East and London
- Every job looked at before it’s priced
- Manufacturer’s warranty terms explained on your quote
- Leading brands including Daikin, Mitsubishi Electric and Fujitsu
What you can do yourself, and what needs us
Some faults have simple causes you can check first: is the system in the right mode, is the set temperature sensible, are the remote’s batteries working and has the breaker tripped. If the breaker trips a second time, leave it off and ring 07833 053749.
Don’t move, re-route or disconnect units or pipework yourself. Moving a unit involves the refrigerant circuit, so it needs an F-Gas qualified engineer, and the electrics need care too. Ask us to quote for a move instead.
How it works
Anything involving refrigerant is handled by F-Gas qualified engineers, as the law requires, and electrical work is done by us as NICEIC approved contractors. On the day, both are in the same hands. On site, it takes a few days on site, depending on the cylinder, the radiators and the pipework involved. If a lane or gateway near East Hagbourne is tight for a van, let us know and we will plan for it.
- We start with your plans and the property.
- 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.
- The system is installed and connected to the controls.
- After commissioning, you get the MCS certificate and a handover.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions near the property
- Find the manual or the paperwork for the system, if you have it
- Plan for pets to be kept clear during the visit
Getting a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: the address and the type of property, a few pictures, the make and model of any existing system and anything you’ve noticed, such as an error code or a noise. Then call us on 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier.
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A customer’s words
“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