Hampshire · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Farnborough, Hampshire
Need air source heat pumps in Farnborough? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around you, then sign it off with written records.
- Checking whether planning permission is needed
- Plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump
- Deciding on the outdoor unit position
Heat pumps in Farnborough: local notes
About 42% of homes in and around Farnborough date from 1945 to 1972, according to Valuation Office Agency council tax records. For homes of that age, the survey checks the insulation, the radiators and the hot water setup.
For a home near Farnborough Main station, the survey looks at whether an air-to-water or air-to-air heat pump suits better. Live in one of the older houses around Church of St Christopher? Expect the survey to look closely at heat loss and at the building’s planning status.
Farnborough is about 31 miles south-west of City of Westminster, in Hampshire. For air source heat pumps in and around Farnborough, it’s easy to get a fixed-price quote: please phone us on 07833 053749 or use the quote form. We work across London and the South East, including Farnborough. Our Hampshire coverage runs to 683 places, and Farnborough is one of them. You can also see our page for Guildford, roughly 9 miles from Farnborough.
Not far from Farnborough, a recent job of ours was on Princess Way, Camberley (GU15), about 3 miles north-east: installing a Samsung VRF system serving twelve rooms across two floors, including open-plan working areas, individual offices, a server room and a boardroom.
Farnborough is among the bigger places we cover in Hampshire. If your postcode is in GU14, GU11 and GU17, we can take the job on. We also cover the places around Farnborough: Cove (1 mile west), North Camp (1 mile south-east), Southwood (1 mile west), Mytchett (2 miles east) and Ash Vale (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles west), Fleet (3 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles south-west) and Yateley (4 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Farnborough
Typical jobs here are in properties near The Tilly Shilling pub, Henry Tyndale School and Snaky Lane Community Wildlife Area and the streets around them. Also close by are National Aerospace Library (0.8 miles south-east) and Cove School (0.6 miles north-west). The nearest railway station is Farnborough Main station, roughly 0.5 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Frimley Park Hospital (2 miles north-east) and Hart Shopping Centre (3.3 miles west). Not far away are Aunt's Pool and Ball Hill.
Air source heat pumps in Farnborough
Air-to-water heat pumps heat your hot water through a cylinder. Homes with a combi boiler may not have a cylinder, so finding space for one is part of the survey. Air-to-air systems do not heat hot water, so you’ll need another way to do that. The work covers hot water cylinders, radiator systems and underfloor heating, and common reasons people get in touch are deciding on the outdoor unit position and working out where a cylinder could go.
Plenty of older homes in Farnborough can run on a heat pump, though some need bigger radiators or better insulation first. The heat loss calculation shows what’s needed.
We’re 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.
- Place
- Farnborough (GU14, GU11, GU17)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Costs
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Approvals
- NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified, MCS
- Response
- Answered the same working day
- Quote
- A fixed price before work begins
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
How it works
The visit has three parts, a bit like a doctor’s appointment: diagnose, treat and sign off. First comes a careful look at the system or the space, then we do the work, and finally we test, record and explain. Most of the time goes on the middle part, and that takes several days for an air-to-water system with a new cylinder, less for an air-to-air system. We book visits in Farnborough at a time that suits you, and business work around your hours.
- Step one is understanding the house, how it’s heated today and what you’d like to change.
- 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.
- We fit the outdoor unit and connect it to the heating, hot water and controls.
- Commissioning, MCS certification and a handover of the controls finish the job.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions near the property
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, high walls or locked plant areas
- Let us know if the building has a permit or sign-in process
Get a fixed-price quote
For a fixed-price quote, ring 07833 053749 and tell us about the property and what you need. A few photos make it quicker. You will hear back from us the same working day.
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Common questions in Farnborough
Is Farnborough in your area for air source heat pumps?
Yes. We work across London and the South East from our base in East Grinstead, and Farnborough is part of that. Tell us a little about the job and we’ll take it from there.
Can I fit a heat pump in Farnborough without planning permission?
There’s no single answer: the building and the outdoor unit position decide it. A conservation area takes in the middle of Farnborough. 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 needed, we check with Rushmoor council, which is normally the planning authority for Farnborough.
Can you look at a system you didn’t fit?
Yes. Systems fitted by other companies are fine from all the leading brands. Send us the make and model, and any records you have.
Is there VAT on a heat pump?
For homes, 0% until 31 March 2027, under HMRC Notice 708/6 and 5% after that. For air-to-air systems, we confirm the VAT on your quote.
How much time does a heat pump install need?
A typical installation takes a few days for most air-to-water installations, with air-to-air systems often quicker. We plan the work so you are without heating for as little time as possible, and we explain it in advance.
Do you provide F-Gas records?
Yes. Every visit is written up, including F-Gas records for any refrigerant work. Keep them with the manual and the warranty documents.
Is the equipment covered by a warranty?
Warranty is the manufacturer’s own, on its terms. Each brand sets its own conditions and periods, so we explain them on your quote.
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Honest limits
Before booking, it helps to know what’s not included:
- Planning decisions, which rest with the council
- Improving the building’s insulation
- Promising eligibility for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
If in doubt, call us on 07833 053749 or send an email and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on in Farnborough
- Underfloor heating
- Radiator systems
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Hot water cylinders
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Air-to-water heat pumps
Owner checks or an engineer?
Keep a note of anything odd: 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.
For air conditioning, cleaning the indoor unit’s filters is the main job owners can do where the manufacturer’s manual explains how. They come out, get a gentle clean and go back only when they’re dry. On a heat pump, the equivalent is keeping the outdoor unit clear and checking the controls.
What happens if it’s left?
Replacing a boiler in a hurry when it breaks leaves little time to consider a heat pump. Surveying and designing in advance means the system is sized right and any grant is applied for before you need the heat. Planning ahead in Farnborough avoids waiting during a hot spell.
Homes, offices, shops and public buildings are all priced the same way: the equipment, the access, the work involved and the time it takes. Call for a fixed-price quote and we will explain each part.
Why people in Farnborough choose us
- Checkatrade member
- MCS certified heat pump installers
- We work on all the leading brands
- Fixed-price quotes after a survey or pictures
See how installs are priced or our accreditations and certificates.
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