Hampshire · Heat pump installation
Fareham air source heat pumps
Our engineers work in Fareham on air source heat pumps. A look at the job first, a fixed-price quote and written records at the end.
- Questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
- Deciding on the outdoor unit position
- Checking whether planning permission is needed
Your questions about air source heat pumps in Fareham
Can I get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant in Fareham?
Fareham is covered, as the scheme runs across England and Wales. 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. You don’t apply yourself: the MCS certified installer does, which is us.
Does being near the sea make a difference to air source heat pumps in Fareham?
It can, as Fareham is within about 2 miles of the sea, where salt in the air is hard on coils and fixings. The outdoor unit position, its fixings and regular servicing all help near the sea.
How long does a heat pump installation take?
A typical installation takes a few days on site, depending on the cylinder, the radiators and the pipework involved. We plan the work so you are without heating for as little time as possible and agreed before work begins.
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’s a legal requirement, and manufacturers expect it for their warranty too. We can quote for the whole job, from supply to commissioning.
Do you protect the property while you work?
Floors and furniture near the work are covered with dust sheets before we start, and the area is kept tidy throughout. At the end, we clear up and show you what we’ve done.
How soon will you get back to me?
The same working day. Then we agree a date that works for you, with a fixed price before work starts.
Will I get records for the system?
Yes. It’s your proof of what was done: a dated note of the work, with refrigerant details where they apply.
Air source heat pumps in Fareham
Air-to-water heat pumps heat your hot water through a cylinder. If you have a combi boiler and no cylinder, the survey looks at where one could go. Air-to-air systems don’t heat hot water, so you’ll need another way to do that. The work covers underfloor heating, hot water cylinders and radiator systems, and the jobs we see most are planning and permitted development questions and questions about where the outdoor unit can go.
Plenty of older homes in Fareham can run on a heat pump, sometimes with larger radiators or more insulation. We work that out from a heat loss calculation.
Any work on the refrigerant circuit is recorded: the work carried out, the refrigerant involved and the quantities. Keep the records with the manual and the warranty documents, as a manufacturer or a future engineer may ask to see them.
Before you call an engineer
Before you call us about a fault, a few checks can save a visit: check the mode, the set temperature, the remote’s batteries and the breaker. If a breaker trips again after you reset it, leave it off and give us a ring on 07833 053749 or write to us at info@aircondoctor.co.uk.
Refrigerant is off limits for anyone without the right qualifications. Under the F-gas rules, engineers need their own qualifications and the company must be certified, and refrigerant lines can cause cold burns. A suspected leak is our job, not yours.
What happens if it’s left?
For eligible off-gas homes on oil or LPG, an extra £1,500 is on offer until March 2027. For homes that qualify, that is a reason to look into it now. Getting the work done in Fareham before summer is the easy option.
No two properties are the same, so we price each one individually. The system, the access, the pipe routes and the parts involved all play a part.
What you get with us
- Clear warranty information from the manufacturer
- A reply the same working day
- An F-Gas certified company, as the law requires
- Diagnosis first, then a fixed price
Take a look at our cost guide and our accreditations and certificates.
Also in Fareham
Air source heat pumps in Fareham: the local picture
The coast is only about 2 miles from Fareham. Coastal sites are worth mentioning at the survey, as salt air affects the outdoor unit and its fixings. About 50% of homes in the Fareham area date from 1945 to 1972, according to VOA council tax data, and about 63% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to the last census (2021). For homes of that age, the survey checks the insulation, the radiators and the hot water setup. Houses normally have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder. Church of the Holy Trinity, listed at grade II*, is one of roughly 4 protected buildings and structures in the half-mile around Fareham’s centre. 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 the planning team at Fareham council, which normally handles Fareham.
If your home is one of the older properties near St John The Evangelist, the survey checks whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before the outdoor unit position is chosen. If your home is near Fareham station and heated by a gas boiler, an air-to-water heat pump can replace it where the survey shows it suits.
Fareham is about 10 miles south-east of Southampton, in Hampshire. Anywhere in PO16, our engineers can take on air source heat pumps. In Hampshire alone we list 683 places, and Fareham is one. For properties nearby, see our Worthing page (35 miles or so).
Our engineers cover all of the PO16, PO14, PO15 and SO31 postcode area for air source heat pumps. Fareham is among the bigger places we cover in Hampshire. Neighbouring places we cover include Fareham Common (1 mile east), Wallington (1 mile east), North Fareham (1 mile north-east), Peel Common (2 miles south) and Welborne (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (4 miles south-east), Havant (9 miles east) and Eastleigh (10 miles north-west).
Around Fareham
In Fareham, that means homes and buildings near Wykeham House School, The Lord Arthur Lee pub and Fareham Academy. Fareham has its own railway station: Fareham station. Other landmarks nearby include Carron Row Farm Museum (1.7 miles west) and Knowle Hospital (2 miles north). The countryside around Fareham includes Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
How the visit works
Testing is the last part of the visit wherever the system can be switched on. Then we explain what was done and answer your questions, and anything that needs attention later is pointed out. The visit takes anything from a couple of days for air-to-air to the best part of a week for air-to-water with radiator changes. Photos of an existing unit and its label help with repairs and servicing in Fareham.
- You tell us about the home and what you want from a heat pump.
- 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.
- We commission it, complete the MCS certificate and show you how to use it.
Getting ready for the visit
- Name a contact who can meet us at the agreed time
- Find the manual or the paperwork for the system, if you have it
- Mention any parking restrictions near the property
Ask for a quote
Photos are the fastest route to a quote: the room or the existing unit, the outside wall or roof where the outdoor unit sits or would go, and the label on any existing unit. Tell us the address and what you need, and simple jobs can often be priced without a visit.
Advice
Pricing air source heat pumps in Fareham
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We look at:
- How far the pipework has to run, and where
- What electrical work the job needs
- Whether we need access equipment for high-level work
Our prices page shows typical ranges, but your price depends on the job in front of us. For a fixed-price quote, call 07833 053749, and we will explain what it covers.
Before you get in touch
You don’t need the technical terms. Just send:
- The remote or wall controller showing any error
- The outdoor side of the property, including any roof or flat area
- The make and model of the system, from the label
VAT is set out clearly on every quote, and the rate that applies to your job is stated. VAT can differ between homes and businesses and between kinds of work, so we confirm it on the quote. To get one, phone 07833 053749 or write to us at info@aircondoctor.co.uk.
What a customer said
“Very professional from the initial survey through to installation. The engineer explained everything clearly and the quote was exactly what we paid. Would not hesitate to recommend AirCon Doctor.”
David W., Haywards Heath