Surrey · Heat pump installation
Godalming air source heat pumps
Looking for air source heat pumps in Godalming? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around you, finishing with proper records.
- Deciding which kind of heat pump suits the home
- Radiators that may be too small for a heat pump
- Checking whether planning permission is needed
How we handle air source heat pumps in Godalming
Many air source heat pumps can be installed as permitted development in England, without a planning application. The conditions include an outdoor unit of no more than 1.5 m³ and compliance with MCS 020(a), and the unit cannot be used solely for cooling or sit within the curtilage of a listed building. We look at the planning position for your home during the survey. If you are dealing with ageing boilers that will need replacing and no space for a hot water cylinder, we can help.
Cottages and older homes near Godalming can lose heat faster, which a heat loss calculation will show. Sometimes insulation first is the better investment.
Warranty on the equipment is the manufacturer’s own, on the manufacturer’s terms, and we explain those terms on your quote. Terms differ from brand to brand, and we are happy to talk you through them.
- Location
- Godalming (GU7, GU8)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Costs
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Accreditations
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Response
- Same working day
- Quotes
- Fixed, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
When to call us in Godalming
Air-to-air systems interest people who want cooling in summer as well as heating. They heat rooms through wall, floor or ceiling units, and can cool them when it’s hot. The grant only applies in some cases, so we check first.
Reasons to give us a call include:
- Planning and permitted development questions
- Replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump
- Plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump
Live in one of the older houses around St Edmund Church? Expect the survey to look closely at heat loss and at the building’s planning status.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the figure could change on the day
- Whether they looked at the job before pricing it
- Whether testing, commissioning and paperwork are included
Aftercare tips
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Find out the grant position at the survey
- Let the heat pump run steadily, as set up at handover
- Keep the outdoor unit clear all year
Handover includes the controls and how to get the best from a heat pump. Steady running suits a heat pump better than switching on and off so we set the controls up with you.
Keep radiators and indoor units unobstructed so the heat can get into the room.
Towns and villages near Godalming
Other services in Godalming
Homes in Godalming and heat pumps
At about 31 miles from central London, Godalming sits inside the area we cover across London and the South East.
If you live near Godalming station, the survey compares air-to-water and air-to-air for your home before anything is quoted.
Godalming is about 5 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Whatever kind of property you have in Godalming, we can help with air source heat pumps. You’ll hear back from us the same working day, and there’s a 24/7 emergency line. In Surrey alone we list 395 places, and Godalming is one.
A recent job of ours in Godalming was on Bridge Road (GU7): installing a Panasonic split system in the garden office and a second unit in the master bedroom.
From High Street, Station Road and Market Mews to the smaller roads in between, nowhere is left out. Getting to Godalming is easy by the A3100 and B2130. Other places close to Godalming include Aaron's Hill (1 mile west), Busbridge (1 mile south-east), Farncombe (1 mile north), Tuesley (1 mile south) and Upper Eashing (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (5 miles north), Woking (9 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west) and Farnham (8 miles west).
What’s near Godalming
We fit and service air conditioning in homes and premises around The Richmond Arms Public House, Godalming College and St Hilary's School, among other places. Godalming has its own railway station: Godalming station. Other landmarks nearby include Guildford Castle (3.9 miles north-east) and Godalming Museum (under half a mile north). The countryside around Godalming includes Frith Hill and Farncombe Wood.
Questions from Godalming
Do you cover smaller places like Godalming?
We do. Villages and hamlets get the same service as the bigger towns. Visits to smaller places are planned so the engineer arrives with what the job needs.
Do I need planning permission for a heat pump in Godalming?
It depends on the property. Central Godalming is a short walk from the Godalming Town Centre Conservation Area. 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 the planning department at Waverley council, usually the authority for Godalming.
Can I do any of the installation myself?
The refrigerant side has to be done by a qualified engineer working for an F-Gas certified company. That is a legal requirement, and it also matters for the manufacturer’s warranty. We can quote for the whole job, from supply to commissioning.
How much time does a heat pump install need?
A typical installation takes a few days on site, depending on the cylinder, the radiators and the pipework involved. The programme is planned to keep time without heating short, and we explain it in advance.
Which type of heat pump is right for my home?
Air-to-water heats radiators or underfloor heating and hot water; air-to-air heats rooms through indoor units and can cool them. With air-to-air, hot water needs another source and the survey helps decide.
Does servicing affect my warranty?
Each manufacturer decides. Where servicing is a condition, a missed service could give the manufacturer grounds to refuse a claim and we will tell you what your brand asks for.
Do I get paperwork after the visit?
Yes, always. New installations come with commissioning details, F-Gas records and warranty information, and repairs and services get a record of the work.
What owners can safely do
Do not move, re-route or disconnect units or pipework yourself. Disconnecting a system means dealing with refrigerant, which only a qualified engineer can do, and the electrical side needs a competent person. Ask us to quote for a move instead.
Owner care supports servicing; it does not replace it. Simple care keeps the air moving through the system, but the inside of the units, the refrigerant and the electrics still need a qualified engineer.
What we do, step by step
There’s very little for you to do on the day. Just let us in and point us to the units, or to where they’ll be fitted, and we take it from there. Before we leave, the area is tidied and we explain what we’ve done. Seeing the property in pictures first helps us plan the trip to Godalming.
- You tell us about the home and what you want from a heat pump.
- The survey checks heat loss, emitters, hot water and the outdoor unit position.
- We recommend air-to-water or air-to-air and check the grant position.
- We install the heat pump and connect it up.
- We commission it, complete the MCS certificate and show you how to use it.
How to prepare
- Have the make and model of any existing unit to hand
- Make sure someone can let us in at the agreed time
- Tell us about parking and loading
Getting a quote
Some jobs can be priced from pictures, while others need a survey. Multi-room systems, commercial buildings and anything with a long or hidden pipe route are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before any work is booked.
Advice
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