Essex · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in Fordham
Looking for air source heat pumps in Fordham? We look at the job first, give you a fixed-price quote and do the work at a time that suits you, finishing with proper records.
- Deciding on the outdoor unit position
- Checking eligibility for a heat pump grant
- No space for a hot water cylinder
Signs you need air source heat pumps in Fordham
Some people want to move away from burning fossil fuels at home. With a heat pump, the heat comes from the air outside and the system runs on electricity, which is why it fits that aim.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- No space for a hot water cylinder
- Not knowing whether a grant applies
- Moving away from fossil-fuel heating
If your home is one of the older properties near Church of All Saints, the survey checks whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before the outdoor unit position is chosen.
What your quote should include
- If the figure could change on the day
- What the manufacturer’s warranty covers and for how long
- Whether the electrical work is done by a registered contractor, such as NICEIC approved
How we handle air source heat pumps in Fordham
Heat pumps run at lower flow temperatures than most boilers which means some radiators may need upsizing. We check each radiator against the room’s heat loss, and the quote sets it out. If you are dealing with deciding which kind of heat pump suits the home and an oil, LPG or gas boiler near the end of its life, we can sort it out.
Older and listed homes in villages like Fordham need extra care, and permitted development does not cover listed buildings, so we check consent first.
If a fault appears while the equipment is under the manufacturer’s warranty, tell us the make, model and installation date. We will tell you how the manufacturer’s warranty is likely to apply before any chargeable work goes ahead.
- Location
- Fordham (CO6)
- Region
- Essex
- Price guide
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Certified
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Quote
- Fixed-price quote after a site survey
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
When something else is needed
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Draught-proofing and insulation upgrades
- Disconnecting or servicing a gas boiler
- Grants for hybrid systems or replacements of low-carbon systems
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier and we will say what we think before booking.
What we work on in Fordham
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Underfloor heating
- Hot water cylinders
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Radiator systems
- Air-to-air heat pumps
Homes in Fordham and heat pumps
The 2021 Census found about 83% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. Houses normally have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder.
Sizing comes from the heat each room loses on a cold day, not from the size of the old boiler.
Fordham is about 5 miles north-west of Colchester, in Essex. Whether you’re in the middle of Fordham or further out, we cover air source heat pumps, from small jobs to large ones. Our list for Essex has 644 entries, and Fordham is one. There’s also a page for London, roughly 48 miles from Fordham.
We work across CO6 for air source heat pumps and the roads nearby. We cover homes and businesses on Church Road, Herring's Way and Sunnyside Road and the roads around them. We also cover Fordham Heath (1 mile south), Gallows Green (1 mile south), Wormingford (2 miles north), West Bergholt (2 miles east) and Little Horkesley (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Colchester (5 miles south-east), Braintree (11 miles west), Maldon (14 miles south) and Witham (11 miles south-west).
Near you in Fordham
Around Fordham, our work takes us to homes and businesses near The Three Horseshoes Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Chappel & Wakes Colne station, roughly 1.9 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Severalls Hospital (3.9 miles east) and Mount Bures (2.9 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Sergeants Orchard.
Towns and villages near Fordham
Other services in Fordham
What we do, step by step
The visit has three parts, a bit like a doctor’s appointment: look, put right 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 anything from a couple of days for air-to-air to the best part of a week for air-to-water with radiator changes. A few photos help us make the most of a visit to Fordham.
- It begins with your house and the heating it relies on now.
- We measure heat loss for every room.
- From those figures we size the heat pump and decide on radiators, cylinder and outdoor position.
- Cost, grant and VAT appear on one fixed-price quote.
- Then it’s fitted, commissioned and registered with MCS.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, high walls or locked plant areas
- Dig out any previous service or F-Gas records
- Mention any managing agent or landlord rules we need to follow
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is straightforward. Send a few details and pictures, and we reply the same working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits you.
Related advice
FAQs for Fordham
Do you cover smaller places like Fordham?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Visits to smaller places are planned so the engineer arrives with what the job needs.
Is planning permission needed for a heat pump in Fordham?
There’s no single answer: the building and the outdoor unit position decide it. Around 17 listed entries sit within 0.5 miles of central Fordham. Heat pumps on houses are often permitted development, but listed buildings need consent and conservation areas restrict outdoor units facing a road. Where it’s needed, we check with Colchester council, which is normally the planning authority for Fordham.
Does servicing affect my warranty?
Each manufacturer decides. If servicing is in the terms, missing one could affect a claim and we’ll tell you what your brand asks for.
Which brands do you work with?
We install and work on the leading makes, from Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin and Fujitsu to Panasonic, Toshiba, LG, Samsung, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Hitachi. Send us the make and model if you have it.
Should I choose air-to-water or air-to-air?
Air-to-water feeds your central heating and hot water, while air-to-air warms and cools rooms directly. With air-to-air, hot water needs another source and the survey helps decide.
Why use an F-Gas certified company?
For refrigerant work, both the engineer and the company need the right F-gas credentials. Ask to see proof before you book anyone, and we are happy to show ours.
How much VAT is charged on a heat pump in a home?
For homes, currently none: HMRC zero-rates heat pumps installed in residential accommodation until 31 March 2027, and 5% applies after that. The relief isn’t available to businesses, and for air-to-air systems we confirm the VAT on your quote. This is general information, not tax advice.
After we’ve gone
Looking after the system is mostly common sense. A few tips:
- Keep the outdoor unit clear all year
- Check eligibility for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme early
- Read the manufacturer’s warranty terms for your brand
The warranty on the heat pump is the manufacturer’s, on its own terms. We go through the conditions with you, including any servicing they ask for.
Let the heat pump run steadily rather than switching it on and off as explained at handover.
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