Hampshire · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Empshott, Hampshire
Air source heat pumps, in Empshott and nearby. Call for a fixed-price quote; we reply the same working day.
- Plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump
- Finding a place for the outdoor unit
- Replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump
Air source heat pumps in Empshott
Until 31 March 2027, a heat pump installed in residential accommodation carries 0% VAT, with 5% from 1 April 2027. This is HMRC’s energy-saving materials relief, which applies to homes rather than businesses, and for air-to-air systems we confirm the VAT on your quote. This is general information, not tax advice. We’re often asked to deal with no space for a hot water cylinder and radiators that may be too small for a heat pump, across underfloor heating, air-to-air heat pumps and hot water cylinders.
If your home in or near Empshott is heated by oil, LPG or electric heaters with no mains gas, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme adds an extra £1,500 until March 2027 for an air source or ground source heat pump, on top of the £7,500.
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. That also helps where the warranty terms ask for regular servicing.
- Place
- Empshott (GU33)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Enquiries
- Same working day
- Certified
- NICEIC and F-Gas, MCS
- Price guide
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Quotes
- A fixed-price quote up front
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Questions from Empshott
Do you cover smaller places like Empshott?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We are based in East Grinstead and plan each visit so the job can be finished in one trip where possible.
Will a heat pump in Empshott need planning permission?
It depends on the property. Around 4 listed entries sit within 0.5 miles of central Empshott. A heat pump on a house can be permitted development if it meets the conditions, including the MCS noise check, but not within the grounds of a listed building, and in a conservation area the outdoor unit cannot face a road. Where necessary, we check with the local planning authority (for Empshott, normally East Hampshire council).
Is the equipment covered by a warranty?
It’s the manufacturer’s, and the terms are theirs. Some terms depend on regular servicing by a qualified engineer so it’s worth keeping the service records.
How quickly will you reply?
You will hear from us the same working day. If it’s an emergency, ring the 24/7 line instead.
How much VAT is charged on a heat pump in a home?
In residential accommodation, 0% until 31 March 2027 and 5% afterwards. The relief does not cover businesses. Please treat this as general information, not tax advice.
Can I do the refrigerant work myself?
No, not the refrigerant side. Under the F-gas rules, it must be done by qualified engineers from a certified company, and a new circuit is notifiable under Part P unless a registered electrician, such as a NICEIC approved contractor, does it.
What does an air-to-water heat pump cost?
For air-to-water, it’s £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes) before any Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant. Air-to-air prices are set after a survey, and we confirm the VAT on the quote.
Before you call an engineer
Owner care supports servicing; it does not replace it. Simple care keeps the air moving through the system, but the inside of the units, the refrigerant and the electrics still need a qualified engineer.
Owners can handle the everyday basics: keep the outdoor unit clear of leaves, plants and clutter, check the settings and the remote, and follow the cleaning the manual describes. Anything inside the units, the electrics and the refrigerant is engineer’s work.
What the work involves, system by system
Heat loss surveys
We look at walls, windows, floors, roofs and ventilation, and the size of each room.
Air-to-water heat pumps
The price for air-to-water is £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant. Eligible homes in England and Wales can get a £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant towards it, and we apply for it as the installer.
The process
The work area is kept tidy throughout, with sheets down and mess cleared as we go. Any holes, fixings or cable routes are agreed with you before we drill. On site, it takes several days for an air-to-water system with a new cylinder, less for an air-to-air system. Somewhere like Empshott, it helps to know about lanes, gates and where to park.
- We find out about your home and the heating you have now.
- Every room’s heat loss is worked out on site.
- We design the system, check the radiators and cylinder and look at the outdoor unit position.
- Cost, grant and VAT appear on one fixed-price quote.
- Installation, commissioning and MCS registration complete the job.
Getting ready for the visit
- Plan for pets to be kept clear during the visit
- Make sure we can reach the outdoor unit, or where it will go
- Tell us about parking and loading
Get a fixed-price quote
Getting a quote is straightforward. Call or email with a few details and we will come back to you the same working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits you.
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Signs you need air source heat pumps in Empshott
Many people look at heat pumps when an oil, LPG or gas boiler is getting old. Starting early leaves time for the survey, the design and any grant application instead of making a rushed decision when the heating stops.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Working out where a cylinder could go
- Comparing heat pump types
- An oil, LPG or gas boiler near the end of its life
Older homes near Church of the Holy Rood may need extra checks for planning and heat loss before a heat pump is designed.
What your quote should include
- Whether extra work needs your approval first
- What’s in the price and what is not
- Whether the price is fixed or an estimate
Heat pumps in Empshott: local notes
The last census (2021) found about 71% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. Houses typically have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder.
A heat loss calculation decides the size of heat pump your home needs.
Empshott is about 5 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. For air source heat pumps in and around Empshott, please phone us on 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form for a fixed-price quote. We work across London and the South East, including Empshott. Empshott is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work. Guildford is in our area too, about 19 miles from Empshott.
The closest recent job we can point to from Empshott was on Petworth Road, Haslemere (GU27), about 9 miles east: installing a Mitsubishi Electric multi-split system serving the master bedroom, two further bedrooms and the basement games room.
We cover homes and businesses on Mill Lane and Church Lane and nearby roads. Jobs in GU33 are looked at, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Close to Empshott, our area also takes in Lower Green (1 mile south-west), Hawkley (2 miles south), Selborne (2 miles north-west), Newton Valence (2 miles west) and Oakshott (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles north-west), Havant (15 miles south), Fleet (14 miles north) and Horndean (12 miles south).
Around Empshott
The nearest railway station is Liss station, about 2.7 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Chase Community Hospital (3.3 miles north-east) and The Romany Museum (1.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Selborne Hill.
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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