Essex · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installers in Great Tey
Air source heat pumps for Great Tey, from F-Gas certified engineers, with warranty terms explained brand by brand. We reply to enquiries the same working day.
- Working out where a cylinder could go
- Checking whether planning permission is needed
- A boiler that is getting old
What air conditioning will not do
We’d rather tell you now than sell you work that will not help, so these are the things it will not cover:
- Tax advice on your own circumstances
- Gas boiler work, such as disconnecting the old boiler, which needs a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Draught-proofing and insulation upgrades
If in doubt, phone us on 07833 053749 or use the quote form and we will say what we think before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Radiator systems
- Underfloor heating
- Hot water cylinders
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Air-to-air heat pumps
How we handle air source heat pumps in Great Tey
As an MCS certified installer, we fit air source heat pumps for homes in Great Tey and the rest of Essex. There are two kinds: air-to-water, which heats radiators or underfloor heating and your hot water, and air-to-air, which warms rooms through indoor units and can also cool. We will explain which type fits your home and why. If the problem is working out where a cylinder could go and comparing heat pump types, we can sort it out.
Homes around Great Tey normally have room outside for a heat pump, so the design comes down to heat loss, radiators and hot water.
Equipment warranty comes from the manufacturer, on its own terms, and we set them out on your quote. Terms differ from brand to brand, and we’re happy to talk you through them.
- Where
- Great Tey (CO6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Quotes
- Fixed after a survey or pictures
- Enquiries
- On the working day you ask
- Credentials
- NICEIC and F-Gas, MCS
- Costs
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
How the visit works
Wherever the system can be run before we leave, we run it and check it in operation. Then we show you what we have done and answer any questions, and anything that needs a follow-up is pointed out there and then. 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. Photos of the room and the outside of the property help us plan a visit to Great Tey.
- We talk through your home, your current heating and what you want from a heat pump.
- A heat loss survey works out how much heat each room needs, and we look at the radiators, the cylinder space and where the outdoor unit could go.
- You get a fixed-price quote, with any grant you’re 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
- Let us know where we can park and unload
- Unlock any gate, garage or side passage we need
- Arrange for someone to be there to let us in
Getting a price
Some jobs can be priced from photos, 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 happens if it’s left?
A heat pump sized without a proper heat loss survey can struggle in cold weather or run inefficiently. Doing the survey properly from the start avoids that. Waiting rarely makes an air conditioning problem smaller.
Homes, offices, shops and public buildings are all priced the same way: the equipment, the access, the work involved and the time it takes. Ask for a fixed-price quote and we’ll explain each part.
Why people in Great Tey choose us
- Diagnosis first, then a fixed price
- 24/7 emergency line for breakdowns
- Members of Checkatrade
- NICEIC approved for electrical work
Looking after it afterwards
Systems last better with the right care. We suggest:
- Leave indoor units unobstructed
- Keep the outdoor unit clear all year
- Ask about the grant before you commit
In cold, damp weather the outdoor unit runs a defrost cycle from time to time. It may give off steam or sound different for a few minutes, and that is normal.
Heat pumps prefer steady, low-temperature running, using the settings agreed at handover.
Homes in Great Tey and heat pumps
About 33% of homes across Great Tey and its surrounding area have been built since 2000, according to VOA council tax data, and about 84% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to the 2021 Census. Lower heat loss in recent homes often means a smaller heat pump and fewer radiator changes. Houses usually have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder.
A heat loss calculation decides the size of heat pump your home needs. Older homes near Church of St Barnabas may need extra checks for planning and heat loss before a heat pump is designed.
Great Tey is about 5 miles south-east of Halstead, in Essex. Anywhere in CO6, our engineers can take on air source heat pumps. Count every place we list in Essex and you reach 644, with Great Tey on the list. There’s also a page for London, roughly 45 miles from Great Tey.
The Street, Chrismund Way and Greenfield Drive and the roads off them are all inside our area. We work across the CO6 postcode area. We also cover the places around Great Tey: Swan Street (1 mile north), Chappel (2 miles north), Rose Green (2 miles north-east), Wakes Colne (2 miles north) and Fordstreet (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (6 miles east), Braintree (8 miles west), Maldon (12 miles south) and Witham (8 miles south-west).
What’s near Great Tey
In Great Tey, that means homes and buildings near The Chequers Public House and the streets around them. Great Tey’s nearest station is Chappel & Wakes Colne station, about 1.8 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Mount Bures (4.1 miles north) and Halstead Hospital (5.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Great Tey includes Sergeants Orchard.
Also near Great Tey
Also in Great Tey
Your questions about air source heat pumps in Great Tey
Is Great Tey within the area you cover?
Yes, and the size of the place makes no difference to how we work. We are based in East Grinstead and plan each visit so the job can be finished in one trip where possible.
Can I fit a heat pump in Great Tey without planning permission?
It comes down to the building and the spot chosen for the outdoor unit. There’s a conservation area, the Great Tey Conservation Area, close to central Great Tey. 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 local planning authority (for Great Tey, normally Colchester council).
How soon will you get back to me?
We reply to enquiries the same working day. If it’s an emergency, ring the 24/7 line instead.
Are my radiators big enough for a heat pump?
The heat loss survey answers that, room by room. Rooms where the radiator is big enough stay as they are, and any that need upsizing are set out in the quote.
How long will it take to install a heat pump?
Expect it to take from a couple of days to around a week, depending on the system and how much of the heating changes. The cylinder, the radiators and the pipework make the biggest difference, and we confirm the timing with your quote.
Can you come out in an emergency?
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.
Do you look at the job first?
Yes. Every job is looked at first, either on a site survey or from pictures and details for simple jobs. A fixed-price quote follows.
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