Hampshire · Heat pump installation
Eastleigh air source heat pumps
Air source heat pumps for Eastleigh and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed-price quote, the work and written records. Call for a fixed-price quote.
- Not knowing whether a grant applies
- Planning and permitted development questions
- Checking emitters for a heat pump
Air source heat pumps in Eastleigh, done properly
An air-to-water heat pump heats water to a lower temperature than a typical boiler, so radiators may need to be larger to give out the same heat. The survey shows which rooms are fine and which need changes and anything that needs changing is in the quote. If the problem is wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating and a boiler that’s getting old, we can sort it out.
Most homes around Eastleigh have space for the outdoor unit, and the position has to pass the MCS planning standard’s noise check to count as permitted development.
Aftercare is simple, and most of it is in the manual: keep the outdoor unit clear, follow the manufacturer’s guidance on cleaning and book a service at the interval they recommend. It also keeps you on the right side of any warranty terms that ask for servicing.
For landlords and property managers
Bigger systems bring extra duties: a TM44 inspection by an accredited energy assessor is required at least every 5 years for systems over 12 kW. We arrange the inspection, get the system ready and put right anything it picks up.
Facilities teams in offices, schools and public buildings book us too across Hampshire. Larger buildings can be done in stages to keep disruption down.
Common questions in Eastleigh
Is the heat pump grant available in Eastleigh?
Yes, if the home and the heat pump meet the scheme’s rules: Eastleigh is in England, where it applies. For an air-to-water heat pump the amount is £7,500; an air-to-air system can get £2,500 if it replaces the fossil-fuel heating outright, meets the home’s full heating demand and is not an add-on to a boiler. We hold MCS certification, so the application is ours to make for you.
Can you do air source heat pumps in Eastleigh?
We do: Eastleigh falls inside our working area. Tell us a little about the job and we’ll take it from there.
How does the warranty work?
The manufacturer’s warranty, on the manufacturer’s terms. Each brand sets its own conditions and periods, so we explain them on your quote.
Why does F-Gas certification matter?
For refrigerant work, both the engineer and the company need the right F-gas credentials. It’s worth checking before booking and we will gladly show you ours.
Can I do the refrigerant work myself?
The refrigerant side has to be done by a qualified engineer working for an F-Gas certified company. That is a legal requirement, and manufacturers expect it for their warranty too. We can quote for the whole job, from supply to commissioning.
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump?
We find out during the survey. Rooms where the radiator is big enough stay as they are, and any that need upsizing are set out in the quote.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. If something urgent happens, like water coming from a unit or a critical room overheating, call our 24/7 line and we’ll agree what happens next.
Aftercare tips
Looking after it is simple, and it helps at the next service:
- Leave indoor units unobstructed
- File the MCS certificate safely
- Ask about the grant before you commit
Equipment warranties come from the manufacturer. We explain the terms for your brand, including any servicing conditions.
Do not cover radiators with furniture or heavy curtains so the heat can get into the room.
What we do, step by step
Where something has to be switched off during the work, we agree it with you first so it doesn’t catch you out. For businesses, we can usually work room by room or zone by zone. The work takes from a couple of days to around a week, depending on the system and how much of the heating changes. Let us know about side gates, ladders or locked areas at your property in Eastleigh.
- We start with your plans and the property.
- We survey for heat loss and look at radiators, cylinder space and outdoor unit options.
- We recommend air-to-water or air-to-air and check the grant position.
- We install the heat pump and connect it up.
- The job ends with commissioning, the MCS certificate and a walk through the controls.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking and loading
- Let us know if the building has a permit or sign-in process
- Plan for pets to be kept clear during the visit
Ask for a quote
VAT is set out clearly on every quote, with the rate that applies to your job. VAT can differ between homes and businesses and between kinds of work, so we confirm it in writing rather than guess. For a fixed-price quote, phone us on 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
What the work involves, system by system
Air-to-water heat pumps
An air-to-water heat pump heats water for your radiators or underfloor heating and your hot water cylinder. It replaces the boiler as the main heat source, and is MCS certified when we install it.
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 you will need another way to heat it.
Homes in Eastleigh and heat pumps
About 6 listed entries lie within half a mile of central Eastleigh, Eastleigh Railway Station (grade II) among them. 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 Eastleigh council, typically the planning authority here. About 37% of households live in terraced houses, according to Census 2021 figures. Terraced houses share walls with neighbours, which helps, but the outdoor unit position needs care with noise next door.
If your home is one of the older properties near Church of the Resurrection, the survey checks whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before the outdoor unit position is chosen. Historic houses such as South Stoneham House, about 2.5 miles south-west, are a reminder that listed homes need consent before a heat pump goes in.
Eastleigh is about 4 miles north-east of Southampton, in Hampshire. Whether you are in the middle of Eastleigh or further out, our engineers cover air source heat pumps, from a single room to a whole building. Count every place we list in Hampshire and you reach 683, with Eastleigh on the list. The nearest of our city pages is Guildford, around 39 miles from Eastleigh.
Being one of Hampshire’s larger places, Eastleigh has a wide mix of homes and commercial buildings, all within our area. Every address in SO50, SO30, SO31 and SO19 is within our area, from busy streets to back roads. Other places close to Eastleigh include Bishopstoke (1 mile east), Boyatt Wood (1 mile north-west), Allbrook (2 miles north), Lord's Wood (2 miles north-east) and Highbridge (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (6 miles north), Gosport (14 miles south-east), Fareham (10 miles south-east) and Horndean (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Eastleigh
In Eastleigh, that means homes and buildings near The Wagon Works pub, Lakeside Country Park and Quilley School of Engineering and the streets around them. Eastleigh has its own railway station: Eastleigh station. Other landmarks nearby include Moorgreen Hospital (2.9 miles south) and Eastleigh Museum (less than half a mile west). Open spaces near Eastleigh include Flexford Nature Reserve.
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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