West Berkshire · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Fair Oak, West Berkshire
For air source heat pumps in Fair Oak, one call is all it takes, from the first look to sign-off. F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved and Checkatrade members.
- Comparing heat pump types
- An oil, LPG or gas boiler near the end of its life
- Checking eligibility for a heat pump grant
Air source heat pumps for homes and businesses in Fair Oak
Hot water from an air-to-water system is stored in a cylinder. If you have a combi boiler and no cylinder, the survey looks at where one could go. With air-to-air, hot water has to come from something else. The work covers air-to-water heat pumps, hot water cylinders and homes heated by oil, LPG or gas, and the jobs we see most are not knowing whether a grant applies and moving away from fossil-fuel heating.
Homes around Fair Oak typically have room outside for a heat pump, so the design comes down to heat loss, radiators and hot water.
We are an F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved for electrical work, with MCS certification for heat pumps and Checkatrade membership. Our engineers hold the F-gas qualifications needed to work on refrigerant.
- Location
- Fair Oak (RG19)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Typical price
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Approvals
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Pricing
- A fixed-price quote up front
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Keeping the system healthy
Systems last better with the right care. We suggest:
- Leave space around the outdoor unit
- Book a yearly service
- Avoid switching the heat pump on and off often
Handover includes the controls and how to get the best from a heat pump. Steady running suits a heat pump better than switching on and off so we set the controls up with you.
Heat pumps prefer steady, low-temperature running as explained at handover.
What happens on the day
There’s very little for you to do on the day. Someone needs to let us in and show us the units, or where they’re going, and the rest is down to us. Before we leave, the area is tidied and we explain what we have done. Work in Fair Oak is booked in advance at a time that suits you.
- First we find out about the property, the heating you have now and what you are hoping for.
- The survey measures heat loss room by room and looks at radiators, hot water and the best spot for the outdoor unit.
- You get a fixed-price quote, with any grant you are eligible for and the VAT explained.
- The outdoor unit, the indoor equipment and the controls are installed and connected.
- We commission the heat pump, complete the MCS paperwork and talk you through the controls.
Getting ready for the visit
- Arrange for someone to be there to let us in
- Dig out any previous service or F-Gas records
- Mention any managing agent or landlord rules we need to follow
Ask for a quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either on a site survey or, for simple jobs, from your pictures and details. Then you get a fixed price before any work starts.
Advice
Your questions about air source heat pumps in Fair Oak
Is a heat pump in Fair Oak permitted development?
It comes down to the building and the spot chosen for the outdoor unit. Around 8 listed entries sit within 0.5 miles of central Fair Oak. 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 Basingstoke and Deane council, which is typically the planning authority for Fair Oak first.
Is the heat pump grant available in Fair Oak?
Yes, if the home and the heat pump meet the scheme’s rules: Fair Oak 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’re MCS certified.
How do you keep the place clean during the work?
We start with protection: dust sheets over floors and anything close to the work. Holes and fixings are agreed with you, and we clean up afterwards before we leave.
What does an air-to-water heat pump cost?
Air-to-water systems are £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before any grant. Your price depends on the survey, the emitters and the hot water, and you get a fixed-price quote.
Do you work on commercial properties?
Yes. We work for homeowners, landlords, letting and managing agents, and businesses of every size across London and the South East. Tell us who should receive the paperwork.
Do I need to service the system to keep the warranty?
For some brands, yes. Read the manufacturer’s terms, or send us the make and model and we’ll explain them and stick to the interval they set.
Do you cover Fair Oak?
Yes. Our area takes in London and the counties of the South East, Fair Oak included.
Places near Fair Oak
More services for Fair Oak
Different systems, different jobs
VAT on heat pumps
HMRC says most air conditioning units are air source heat pumps, but each case depends on the facts, so we confirm the VAT on your quote.
Radiators and underfloor heating
Underfloor heating works well with heat pumps because it uses lower temperatures, and we can connect to it where it’s already in.
Air source heat pumps around Fair Oak
About 74% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to the 2021 Census. Houses normally have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder.
A heat loss calculation decides the size of heat pump your home needs. Period properties close to Church of St Paul can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first.
Fair Oak is about 3 miles west of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Across the RG19 area, we cover air source heat pumps. Across West Berkshire, we cover 155 places, Fair Oak among them. Our Guildford page covers places nearby, about 28 miles away.
If your postcode is in RG19, the property is within reach. Nearby, we also cover air source heat pumps in Ashford Hill (1 mile north), Plastow Green (1 mile west), Wolverton (1 mile south), Goose Hill (1 mile north-west) and Hyde End (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newbury (6 miles north-west), Thatcham (4 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (7 miles north-east) and Speenhamland (7 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Fair Oak
We fit and service air conditioning in homes and premises around The Hurst School, among other places. Fair Oak’s nearest station is Thatcham station, roughly 3.6 miles north-west. A little further out are Old Chapel Textile Centre (3.6 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.5 miles north-west). Not far away are Thatcham Reed Beds.
What you can do yourself, and what needs us
Write down what you notice: error codes, noises, drips, smells or a drop in performance. It helps us diagnose quickly, and a photo or a short video of the display is even better.
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. If you suspect a leak, switch the system off and call us.
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