Isle of Wight · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Godshill, Isle of Wight
MCS certified installation of air source heat pumps for heating and hot water, with the boiler upgrade scheme grant applied for, for Godshill and the surrounding area. Ask us for a fixed-price quote, and we’ll reply the same working day.
- An oil, LPG or gas boiler near the end of its life
- Comparing heat pump types
- Questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
Air source heat pumps in Godshill
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 don’t heat hot water, so you’ll need another way to do that. Typical jobs include questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme and checking whether planning permission is needed, across underfloor heating, air-to-water heat pumps and radiator systems.
In a place like Godshill, some homes are listed, and permitted development does not cover listed buildings, so consent comes first.
Think of the paperwork as the system’s health record: what was fitted or found, what was done and when. It makes the next visit quicker and any warranty question simpler, so keep it safe.
- Place
- Godshill (PO38)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Pricing
- Fixed after a survey or photos
- Credentials
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Guide price
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Air source heat pumps around Godshill
Central Godshill is inside a conservation area. Historic England lists about 39 buildings and structures within half a mile of the centre of Godshill, including Church of All Saints (grade I). That affects heat pumps: listed buildings need consent, and conservation areas limit where the outdoor unit can go under permitted development. Where necessary, we check with the local planning authority (normally Isle of Wight council). Valuation Office Agency council tax records put about 35% of homes in and around Godshill before 1919, and the last census (2021) found about 84% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. Period properties can still suit a heat pump, but the design has to start from accurate heat loss figures. Houses normally have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder.
Period properties close to All Saints' Church can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first.
Godshill is about 5 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Whether you are in the middle of Godshill or further out, our engineers cover air source heat pumps, from small jobs to large ones. Our the Isle of Wight coverage runs to 125 places, and Godshill is one of them. Worthing is in our area too, about 40 miles from Godshill.
We work across the PO38 postcode area. High Street, Jubilee Close and Yarborough Close and the roads off them are all inside our area. Places around Godshill that are also on our list: Sandford (1 mile east), Rookley Green (1 mile north-west), Rookley (2 miles north-west), Whiteley Bank (2 miles east) and Merstone (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Newport (5 miles north), Ryde (7 miles north-east), Cowes (9 miles north) and Sandown (4 miles east). If your property is somewhere remote, the visit takes a little more planning, so mention it when you ask for a quote.
Near you in Godshill
Locally, jobs take us to houses, flats and workplaces close to The Essex pub. Godshill’s nearest station is Shanklin station, roughly 3.5 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Whitecroft Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Museum of Country And Agriculture (2.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Alverstone Mead and Stenbury Down.
Rented and managed buildings
We regularly work with managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works and we’ll come back with a fixed-price quote.
Larger air conditioning systems in buildings need more than servicing: a TM44 inspection by an accredited energy assessor is required at least every 5 years for systems over 12 kW. We arrange the inspection, get the system ready and put right anything it picks up.
Pricing air source heat pumps in Godshill
Jobs vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- How far the pipework has to run, and where
- Whether it’s a simple split or a larger system
- How many units are involved
No two properties are the same, so each one gets its own fixed-price quote. The equipment, how we reach it, the route between units and the work needed all make a difference.
What we need to know
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. The most useful are:
- The outside wall, roof or yard where the outdoor unit sits or would go
- Your installation or service records
- Photos showing the indoor unit and the space around it
Need a price for air source heat pumps? Please phone 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form with a few details about the property. We will talk you through the options and give you a fixed-price quote before you commit to anything.
FAQs for Godshill
Do you cover smaller places like Godshill?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. A few photos and the postcode are enough to get things started.
Does the Boiler Upgrade Scheme cover homes in Godshill?
Godshill is covered, as the scheme runs across England and Wales. The grant is £7,500 for an air source (air-to-water) heat pump and £2,500 for an air-to-air system that replaces the existing fossil-fuel heating. You don’t apply yourself: the MCS certified installer does, which is us.
How does the warranty work?
Warranty is the manufacturer’s own, on its terms. Terms differ by brand, and we set them out on your quote.
How long does a heat pump installation take?
Expect it to take from a couple of days to around a week, depending on the system and how much of the heating changes. How much of the heating changes decides most of the time, and we confirm the timing with your quote.
Do you work on commercial properties?
Yes. Homeowners, landlords, agents and businesses all book us in Godshill and across the Isle of Wight. Let us know who the records should go to.
Why does F-Gas certification matter?
Certification shows a business is approved to work on systems that hold F gas refrigerant. In Great Britain, that certification is a legal requirement, not an optional extra, and AirCon Doctor is certified.
Are my radiators big enough for a heat pump?
It varies from room to room. We check them all during the survey and the quote shows what’s needed.
What we do, step by step
Everything the job needs comes with us, from tools and test equipment to ladders and dust sheets. All we ask is clear access to the units, or to where they’ll go, and to the consumer unit. The visit 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. Work in Godshill is booked in advance at a time that suits you.
- It starts with a conversation about the home, the existing heating and your plans.
- On the visit we calculate what every room loses on a cold day, then check the radiators, room for a cylinder and outdoor unit options.
- You get a fixed-price quote, with any grant you are eligible for and the VAT explained.
- Fitting day: the outdoor unit is placed, the indoor side connected and the controls set up.
- The system is commissioned and registered under MCS, and we show you how to use it.
How to prepare
- Clear access to the fuse board
- Tell us about parking and loading
- Find the manual or the paperwork for the system, if you have it
Ask for a quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either on a site survey or, for simple jobs, from your pictures and details. After that, we send a fixed price so you know the cost before we begin.
Advice
Signs you need air source heat pumps in Godshill
A common reason is wanting to stop burning gas, oil or LPG. With a heat pump, the heat comes from the air outside and the system runs on electricity, which is why it fits that aim.
Any of these is worth a proper look:
- Deciding which kind of heat pump suits the home
- Replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump
- Checking eligibility for a heat pump grant
Historic houses such as Sheat Manor, about 2.5 miles north-west, are a reminder that listed homes need consent before a heat pump goes in.
What your quote should include
- How VAT is shown, and which rate applies
- Whether testing, commissioning and paperwork are included
- Whether the manufacturer’s warranty depends on regular servicing
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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