Reading · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installers in Fords Farm
Need air source heat pumps in Fords Farm? 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.
- A boiler that’s getting old
- Planning and permitted development questions
- Choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air
What we do, step by step
Where something has to be switched off during the work, we agree it with you first so it does not catch you out. In a business, work can often be done one area at a time. On site, it takes several days for an air-to-water system with a new cylinder, less for an air-to-air system. Tell us about any gates or steps at your property near Fords Farm when you book.
- We talk through your home, your current heating and what you want from a heat pump.
- The survey measures heat loss room by room and looks at radiators, hot water and the best spot for the outdoor unit.
- The price comes back fixed and in writing, with the grant and VAT shown line by line.
- 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
- Move furniture away from the wall where we will be working
- Give us access to the outside wall, roof or yard where the outdoor unit sits
- Keep pets and children away from the work area
Getting a quote
For air source heat pumps in Fords Farm, call us on 07833 053749. Let us know the type of property and what you need, and send a few pictures if you can. We reply the same working day.
Advice
Air source heat pumps in Fords Farm, done properly
Every installation starts with a heat loss survey. It shows how much heat each room needs on a cold day so the system is sized to match. Guesswork leads to systems that are too big or too small. The work covers air-to-water heat pumps, air-to-air heat pumps and homes heated by oil, LPG or gas, and the jobs we see most are no space for a hot water cylinder and a boiler that’s getting old.
Older homes around Fords Farm can be draughty or have solid walls, so a proper heat loss calculation matters. Sometimes insulation first is the better investment.
If a fault appears while the equipment is under the manufacturer’s warranty, tell us the make, model and installation date. We will explain how the manufacturer’s terms are likely to apply before any chargeable work goes ahead.
- Where
- Fords Farm (RG30, RG31)
- Wider area
- Reading
- Enquiries
- Same working day
- Quotes
- Fixed, in writing
- Prices
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Approvals
- NICEIC and F-Gas, MCS
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Leave it or put it right?
Radiators that are too small for a heat pump’s lower flow temperature leave rooms cool. The survey picks this up before installation. An early booking makes the visit to Fords Farm easier to arrange.
Leaving a fault or an overdue service rarely makes the work cheaper. Small problems, from blocked filters to slow leaks, tend to get worse, and a system working harder than it should costs more to run. If you’re unsure, phone us on 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier for straight advice and a fixed price.
Why book with us
- NICEIC approved for electrical work
- Diagnosis first, then a fixed price
- Manufacturer’s warranty terms explained on your quote
- Covering London and the South East
Take a look at our cost guide and our accreditations.
How the job changes from property to property
Air-to-water heat pumps
Air-to-water systems work at lower temperatures than boilers, which is why radiator sizing is part of the survey.
Heat loss surveys
We look at walls, windows, floors, roofs and ventilation along with the room sizes.
Heat pumps in Fords Farm: local notes
Fords Farm’s centre is no more than about a third of a mile from the Horncastle Conservation Area. In the mile around Fords Farm’s centre, 2 conservation areas have been designated. Calcot Court, listed at grade II*, is one of roughly 4 protected buildings and structures in the half-mile around Fords Farm’s centre. For a heat pump, permitted development does not apply within the grounds of a listed building, and in a conservation area the outdoor unit can’t go on a wall or roof facing a road, so we check with Reading council, usually the planning authority here where necessary. About 43% of homes in and around Fords Farm date from 1945 to 1972, according to VOA council tax data. Whether the walls and loft have been insulated makes a real difference to the heat pump size for homes of that period.
With Mapledurham House about 3.1 miles north, it’s worth asking whether your own home is listed before planning a heat pump. Period properties close to St Matthew's can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first.
Fords Farm is about 2 miles west of Reading, in Reading. If you need air source heat pumps in Fords Farm, it’s easy to get a fixed-price quote: please phone 07833 053749 or drop us a line. We work across London and the South East, Fords Farm included. Our list for Reading has 34 entries and Fords Farm is among them. The nearest of our city pages is Guildford, around 24 miles from Fords Farm.
Our nearest recent job to Fords Farm was on Princess Way, Camberley (GU15), about 15 miles south-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.
Postcode districts we cover here: RG30 and RG31. Our engineers work on Low Lane, Mill Lane and Bath Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Fords Farm include Horncastle (1 mile north), Southcote (1 mile east), Burghfield Bridge (1 mile south), Beansheaf Farm (1 mile west) and Calcot (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Caversham (4 miles north-east), Shinfield (4 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south-east) and Caversham Heights (3 miles north-east).
Near you in Fords Farm
We fit and service air conditioning in homes and premises around Prospect School, Elvian School and The Cunning Man pub and the streets around them. Fords Farm’s nearest station is Reading Green Park station, roughly 1.4 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Battle Hospital (1.7 miles north-east) and Beaumys Castle (4.8 miles south-east). Not far away are Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and South Lake.
Nearby places to Fords Farm
What else we do in Fords Farm
Fords Farm questions
Is the heat pump grant available in Fords Farm?
Fords Farm is covered, as the scheme runs across England and Wales. 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. We hold MCS certification, so the application is ours to make for you.
Will you come out to Fords Farm?
Yes, and the size of the place makes no difference to how we work. We’re based in East Grinstead and plan each visit so the job can be finished in one trip where possible.
How long will it take to install a heat pump?
An installation takes several days for an air-to-water system with a new cylinder, less for an air-to-air system. We confirm the timing after the survey, and you can call us on 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier to book it.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Maintenance contracts are part of what we do, with visits at the interval your system and the manufacturer need. Each visit is recorded and F-Gas records kept where they apply.
Can I do any of the installation myself?
Anything that involves the refrigerant needs an F-Gas qualified engineer from a certified company. That is the law, not just our preference, and manufacturers expect it for their warranty too. We’re happy to quote for the full job, supply to commissioning.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, 24/7. When you call, tell us the make, what’s happening and any error code, and we will talk you through the next steps.
Who is responsible for leak checks?
The F-gas rules share it between the equipment’s operator and the engineers who work on it. How often depends on the size of the refrigerant charge in tonnes of CO2 equivalent: at least every 12 months from 5 tCO2e, and every 6 months from 50 tCO2e.
What affects the cost of air source heat pumps
The diagnosis comes before the price. We look at:
- What kind of system it is
- A single visit or a regular plan
- How many units are involved
What you pay reflects the actual work. That’s why every job is looked at first, and why the quote is fixed before work begins.
Before you get in touch
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price a simple job. Useful things to send:
- A short video of any fault, such as a noise or a flashing light
- The fuse board and where it is in the property
- The rating plate or label on any existing unit
Our prices page gives typical ranges, but your quote is based on your job, because no two buildings, rooms or systems are the same. After a look at the job, by pictures or a survey, the price is fixed. To get going, give us a ring on 07833 053749 or write to us at info@aircondoctor.co.uk.
What a customer said
“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