Wokingham · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Hare Hatch, Wokingham
We cover Hare Hatch for MCS certified installation of air source heat pumps for heating and hot water, with the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant applied for. Diagnosis first, a fixed price and proper paperwork when we finish.
- Working out whether radiators need upsizing
- No space for a hot water cylinder
- Deciding which kind of heat pump suits the home
Air source heat pumps in Hare Hatch
In England, an air source heat pump on a house can often go in under permitted development rights. The conditions include an outdoor unit of no more than 1.5 m³ and compliance with MCS 020(a), and the unit can’t be used solely for cooling or sit within the curtilage of a listed building. We check the rules for your property as part of the survey. We’re often asked to deal with questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme and questions about listed buildings or conservation areas, across air-to-air heat pumps, radiator systems and underfloor heating.
Space for an outdoor unit is rarely an issue near Hare Hatch, so the design focuses on heat loss and radiators.
Some warranty terms depend on the system being serviced regularly by a qualified engineer. If that applies to your system, booking the service on time keeps the record straight, and every service is written up.
- Where
- Hare Hatch (RG10)
- Region
- Wokingham
- Prices
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Price
- Fixed after a survey or pictures
- Replies
- Same working day
- Credentials
- NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified, MCS
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Your questions about air source heat pumps in Hare Hatch
Do I need planning permission for a heat pump in Hare Hatch?
It comes down to the building and the spot chosen for the outdoor unit. Central Hare Hatch sits inside a conservation area. The permitted development rules for heat pumps leave out listed buildings and stop outdoor units going on road-facing walls or roofs in conservation areas. Anything outside the rules needs an application, and we raise it with the local planning authority (for Hare Hatch, usually Wokingham council) first.
Do you cover smaller places like Hare Hatch?
We do. Villages and hamlets get the same service as the bigger towns. A few pictures and the postcode are enough to get things started.
Do you offer emergency call-outs?
Yes, any time. If something urgent happens, like water coming from a unit or a critical room overheating, call our 24/7 line and we will agree what happens next.
How does the warranty work?
Warranty comes from the manufacturer and depends on the brand and product. For instance, Daikin’s standard warranty on split air conditioning is 2 years, and we explain the terms for whichever brand you choose.
Do you work on all makes?
The main ones, including Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, Fujitsu, Panasonic, Toshiba, LG, Samsung, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Hitachi. For a new system, we suggest the make and model that suit the property and tell you why.
Will skipping a service affect the warranty?
For some brands, yes. Read the manufacturer’s terms, or send us the make and model and we will explain them and stick to the interval they set.
How much VAT is charged on a heat pump in a home?
In residential accommodation, 0% until 31 March 2027 and 5% afterwards. The relief doesn’t cover businesses. Please treat this as general information, not tax advice.
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Why deal with it now?
From 1 April 2027, VAT on heat pumps in homes rises from 0% to 5%. It’s a date to bear in mind when planning, though the right time also depends on your home and heating. For a village like Hare Hatch, booking ahead lets us plan the trip properly.
No two properties are the same, so we price each one individually. The system, the access, the pipe routes and the parts involved all make a difference.
Why people in Hare Hatch choose us
- MCS certified heat pump installers
- A fixed price before any work starts
- NICEIC approved electrical contractors
- Warranty terms set out brand by brand
See what air conditioning costs and our accreditations and certificates.
What we do, step by step
Think of the visit in three stages: diagnose, treat and sign off. First comes a careful look at the system or the space, then we do the work, and finally we test, record and explain. Most of the time goes on the middle part, and that 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. We plan the trip to Hare Hatch around you.
- You tell us about the home and what you want from a heat pump.
- A survey covers heat loss, radiators, hot water and where the outdoor unit could sit.
- We recommend air-to-water or air-to-air and check the grant position.
- Installation follows on the agreed dates.
- We commission it, complete the MCS certificate and show you how to use it.
Before we arrive
- Make sure someone can let us in at the agreed time
- Tell us about any building rules, permits or sign-in
- Mention any parking restrictions near the property
Getting a quote
To get a fixed-price quote, phone us on 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the property and what you need. Photos help a lot. You’ll hear back from us the same working day.
Advice
Honest limits
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Disconnecting or servicing a gas boiler
- A grant for a home that doesn’t meet the scheme rules
- Formal advice on VAT for your situation
Not sure which it is? You can ring us on 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we work on in Hare Hatch
- Underfloor heating
- Radiator systems
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Hot water cylinders
- Air-to-water heat pumps
Homes in Hare Hatch and heat pumps
The 2021 Census found about 73% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. Finding room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder is seldom a problem in homes like these.
Older homes near Church of St James may need extra checks for planning and heat loss before a heat pump is designed. With Harleyford Manor about 4.3 miles north, it’s worth asking whether your own home is listed before planning a heat pump.
Hare Hatch is about 4 miles north-east of Woodley, in Wokingham. We cover Hare Hatch for air source heat pumps, along with the rest of Wokingham. Our area takes in 35 places across Wokingham, from busy centres to quieter spots. Guildford, roughly 21 miles off, has its own page on this site.
The closest recent job we can point to from Hare Hatch was on Princess Way, Camberley (GU15), about 12 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.
Streets in the area include Bath Road, Tag Lane and Milley Lane, and we cover them all. All of RG10 is within our area, from busy streets to back roads. Close to Hare Hatch, our area also takes in The Holt (1 mile north-east), Kiln Green (1 mile north-east), Ruscombe (1 mile south-west), Twyford (1 mile south-west) and Waltham St Lawrence (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Reading (7 miles south-west), Wokingham (6 miles south), Woodley (4 miles south-west) and Earley (6 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Hare Hatch
We fit and service air conditioning in homes and premises around The Queen Victoria pub, Loddon Nature Reserve and The Piggott School and the streets around them. Hare Hatch’s nearest station is Wargrave station, about 1.4 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find St Mark's Hospital (4.7 miles north-east) and Frazer Nash Archives (3.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Weycock Hill and Hurley Chalk Pit.
Let and managed properties
We work for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as homeowners and businesses. Tell us who the contact on site is and who should receive the paperwork, and we’ll keep everyone informed.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, it’s worth checking the agreement for who looks after the system. We’re happy to deal with either side, and the paperwork can go to both.
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