West Berkshire · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in East Ilsley
Air source heat pumps, for East Ilsley and the surrounding area. Ask us for a fixed-price quote; we reply the same working day.
- Checking whether planning permission is needed
- Wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating
- Questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
East Ilsley: your questions answered
Is the heat pump grant available in East Ilsley?
Yes, the scheme covers homes in England, including East Ilsley, 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 I need planning permission for a heat pump in East Ilsley?
The answer turns on the property and where the outdoor unit would sit. Central East Ilsley sits inside the East Ilsley Conservation Area. The permitted development rules for heat pumps leave out listed buildings and stop outdoor units going on road-facing walls or roofs in conservation areas. Anything outside the rules needs an application, and we raise it with the local planning authority (for East Ilsley, normally West Berkshire council) first.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. Photos often do the job for simple work, while bigger systems and repairs that need testing get a visit.
Does servicing affect my warranty?
It can, for some brands. Send us the make and model and we’ll tell you what the manufacturer expects and stick to the interval they set.
Do you cover East Ilsley?
Yes. We cover East Ilsley and the rest of West Berkshire, within the London and South East area we cover. To book, call us on 07833 053749 or send an email.
Do you work on commercial properties?
Yes. Homeowners, landlords, agents and businesses all book us in East Ilsley and across West Berkshire. Let us know who the records should go to.
Can you set up regular servicing?
Yes. Maintenance contracts are part of what we do, set at the interval the system and the manufacturer’s terms need. Each visit is written up, with F-Gas records where refrigerant work is involved.
Air source heat pumps in East Ilsley
An air-to-water heat pump costs £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant. In England and Wales, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers a £7,500 grant towards an eligible air-to-water installation, and as the installer we apply for it on your behalf. Eligibility depends on the property, so we confirm it before anything is agreed. The work covers hot water cylinders, radiator systems and homes heated by oil, LPG or gas, and people most often call us about a boiler that’s getting old and working out where a cylinder could go.
Older and listed homes in villages like East Ilsley need extra care, because permitted development does not apply within the grounds of a listed building, so consent comes first.
The records are your system’s health record: what was fitted or found, what was done and when. If anything goes wrong later, it helps the next engineer and the manufacturer, so keep it safe.
- Location
- East Ilsley (RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Quote
- Fixed, in writing
- Costs
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Approvals
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Enquiries
- Same working day
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What the work involves, system by system
Heat loss surveys
A heat loss survey measures how much heat each room loses on a cold day. It’s the basis for sizing the heat pump and the radiators.
Radiators and underfloor heating
If radiators need upsizing, the quote lists them, so you know the full scope.
Air source heat pumps in East Ilsley: the local picture
About 83% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to Census 2021 figures. Houses typically have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder.
Every heat pump design starts with a room-by-room heat loss calculation. If your home is one of the older properties near Church of St Mary, the survey checks whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before the outdoor unit position is chosen.
East Ilsley is about 6 miles south of Didcot, in West Berkshire. For air source heat pumps in and around East Ilsley, it’s easy to get a fixed-price quote: please give us a ring on 07833 053749 or email us. Our area covers London and the South East, East Ilsley included. Our area takes in 155 places across West Berkshire, from busy centres to quieter spots. Our Guildford page covers places nearby (36 miles or so).
Our working area takes in RG20. High Street, Farriers Lane and Abingdon Road and the roads off them are all inside our area. Close to East Ilsley, our area also takes in Compton (2 miles south-east), Chilton (3 miles north), Woodway (3 miles north-east), Upton (4 miles north) and Blewbury (4 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (9 miles south), Thatcham (9 miles south), Burghfield Common (13 miles south-east) and Speenhamland (8 miles south).
Near you in East Ilsley
We fit and service air conditioning in homes and premises around The Downs School and The Star pub. Other landmarks nearby include Atlas Computer Laboratory (3.5 miles north) and Hampstead Norris Castle (3.9 miles south-east). Not far away are Churn Hill.
Owner checks or an engineer?
Refrigerant is off limits for anyone without the right qualifications. The law requires anyone working on equipment containing F gas to hold the right qualifications, and the company to be certified, and refrigerant lines can cause cold burns. A suspected leak is our job, not yours.
Leave the units and pipework where they are. 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.
Looking after your system
How well a system lasts depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Keep up with insulation and draught-proofing
- Check what your manufacturer’s warranty asks of you
- Check eligibility for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme early
If you were eligible for a grant, we handle the application and keep you updated, as the installer applies for it.
Let the heat pump run steadily rather than switching it on and off, using the settings agreed at handover.
How the visit works
Our engineers bring the tools, gauges and access equipment the job needs. You only need to give us clear access to the units, or their planned positions, and to the fuse board. On site, the work takes a few days on site, depending on the cylinder, the radiators and the pipework involved. We agree a date with you and plan the visit to East Ilsley so we arrive with what’s needed.
- We find out about your home and the heating you have now.
- A heat loss survey is carried out, room by room.
- The design covers the heat pump, emitters, hot water and outdoor unit.
- You get a fixed price, with any grant and the VAT set out.
- Installation, commissioning and MCS registration complete the job.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure we can reach the outdoor unit, or where it will go
- Let us know where the consumer unit is
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, high walls or locked plant areas
How to get a quote
For a fixed-price quote, ring 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier with the address and a few details about the rooms or units involved. A few photos make it quicker. You’ll hear back from us the same working day.
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A customer’s words
“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