Hampshire · Heat pump installation
Frostlane air source heat pumps
For heat pump installation in Frostlane, one call is all it takes: diagnosis, fixed price, work and sign-off. F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved and Checkatrade members.
- Replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump
- An oil, LPG or gas boiler near the end of its life
- Moving away from fossil-fuel heating
Air source heat pumps in Frostlane, done properly
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 do not heat hot water, so you will need another way to do that. If the problem is questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme and checking emitters for a heat pump, we can help.
Older and listed homes in villages like Frostlane need extra care, and permitted development doesn’t cover listed buildings, so consent comes first.
Warranty on the equipment is the manufacturer’s own, on the manufacturer’s terms, and we set them out on your quote. Each brand sets its own conditions, and we are happy to talk you through them.
- Where
- Frostlane (SO45)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Quotes
- Fixed after a survey or photos
- Response
- Same working day
- Guide price
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Certified
- NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified, MCS
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
How the visit works
If the system has to be off for part of the visit, we tell you before work begins so it doesn’t catch you out. For businesses, we can usually work room by room or zone by zone. The work 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 the room and the outside of the property help us plan a visit to Frostlane.
- First we talk through the property and the current system.
- We measure heat loss for every room.
- From those figures we size the heat pump and decide on radiators, cylinder and outdoor position.
- A fixed-price quote explains the cost, the grant position and the VAT.
- Then it’s fitted, commissioned and registered with MCS.
How to prepare
- Mention any roof access, ladders or high-level work
- Arrange for someone to be there to let us in
- Have the make and model of any existing unit to hand
Getting a price
To help us quote: the address and the type of property, pictures of the rooms or units, the make and model of any existing system and anything you’ve noticed, such as an error code or a noise. Once you have those, call 07833 053749 or write to us at info@aircondoctor.co.uk.
Advice
Keeping the system healthy
Looking after it is simple, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Read the manufacturer’s warranty terms for your brand
- Use the settings explained at handover
- Book a yearly service
Where we applied for a Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, we keep you informed through the process, as the installer applies for it.
Keep radiators and indoor units unobstructed, as the system relies on them giving out heat.
Also in Frostlane
Rented and managed buildings
From a single flat to a whole estate, you get the same standard: diagnosis, a fixed price, access agreed with the people on site and paperwork at the end.
Under the GB F-gas rules, responsibility for leak checks is shared between whoever operates the equipment and the engineers who work on it. In a let or managed building, it’s worth agreeing who that operator is and we are happy to deal with whoever it is.
Common questions in Frostlane
Can I get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant in Frostlane?
Yes, the scheme covers homes in England, including Frostlane, if they qualify. Whether your home qualifies, and for how much, depends on the type of heat pump and the heating it replaces. You don’t apply yourself: the MCS certified installer does, which is us.
Is the coast a problem for outdoor units in Frostlane?
It can. Frostlane is within about 1 mile of the coast, and salt air speeds up corrosion on outdoor units. We site outdoor units out of the worst of the sea wind where possible and can suggest models with corrosion protection where the manufacturer offers it.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. Photos often do the job for simple work, while larger systems and faults that need testing are seen on site.
Why does F-Gas certification matter?
Companies working on equipment that contains F gas must be certified by an approved body, and each engineer needs the right qualifications too. It’s how you know the refrigerant is being handled legally and safely.
Do I get paperwork after the visit?
Yes. It’s your proof of what was done: a dated note of the work, with refrigerant details where they apply.
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.
When will I hear back?
We reply to enquiries the same working day. For a breakdown that cannot wait, call our 24/7 emergency line.
Homes in Frostlane and heat pumps
Frostlane lies within about 1 mile of the sea. Salt air is hard on outdoor units, so a heat pump near the sea needs a sensible position and regular checks, and some models offer corrosion protection for coastal sites. About 62% of homes in and around Frostlane date from 1945 to 1972, according to the Valuation Office Agency’s council tax figures, and the 2021 Census found about 66% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. For homes of that age, the survey checks the insulation, the radiators and the hot water setup. Detached and semi-detached houses typically have room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder.
Medieval Merchant's House, roughly 3.1 miles north, is a reminder to check your home’s listing status: permitted development doesn’t cover listed buildings.
Frostlane is about 1 mile south-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. Whatever kind of property you have in Frostlane, we can help with air source heat pumps. We reply to enquiries the same working day and our emergency line runs 24/7. Count every place we list in Hampshire and you reach 683, with Frostlane on the list. Worthing, roughly 43 miles off, has its own page on this site.
Every address in SO45 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close to Frostlane, our area also takes in Hardley (1 mile south), Little Holbury (2 miles south), Holbury (2 miles south), Weston (2 miles north) and Roughdown (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (11 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north) and Fareham (8 miles east).
Around Frostlane
Locally, jobs take us to houses, flats and workplaces close to Noadswood School. The nearest railway station is Netley station, about 2.5 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Royal South Hants Hospital (4 miles north) and Netley Castle (2 miles north-east). The countryside around Frostlane includes Mercury Marshes.
Common problems we fix in Frostlane
For homes with no mains gas, heated by oil or LPG, a heat pump is well worth considering. Until March 2027, an extra £1,500 is available for air source and ground source heat pumps in homes heated by oil or LPG with no mains gas where the home is eligible.
The things we’re asked about most include:
- Working out whether radiators need upsizing
- Not knowing whether a grant applies
- Moving away from fossil-fuel heating
If your home is one of the older properties near St Anne, the survey checks whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before the outdoor unit position is chosen.
Before booking anyone
- What’s in the price and what isn’t
- What paperwork you’ll receive afterwards
- If the figure could change on the day
From one of our customers
“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