Oxfordshire · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installers in Headington Quarry
For heat pump installation in Headington Quarry, one call is all it takes, from the first look to sign-off. F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved and Checkatrade members.
- Working out where a cylinder could go
- Not knowing whether a grant applies
- Questions about listed buildings or conservation areas
How we handle air source heat pumps in Headington Quarry
Every installation starts with a heat loss survey. That tells us how much heat the home needs, room by room, so the heat pump and the radiators or indoor units can be sized properly. Guesswork leads to systems that are too big or too small. The work covers air-to-water heat pumps, underfloor heating and homes heated by oil, LPG or gas, and the jobs we see most are deciding which kind of heat pump suits the home and radiators that may be too small for a heat pump.
Homes around Headington Quarry usually have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder, so heat loss, radiators and the electrics are what we check.
Refrigerant work is written up in the F-Gas records: the work carried out, the refrigerant involved and the quantities. File them with the system’s paperwork, ready for the next service or a warranty query.
- Place
- Headington Quarry (OX3)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Pricing
- A fixed price before work begins
- Enquiries
- Same working day
- Certified
- NICEIC and F-Gas, MCS
- Costs
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
How the visit works
Our engineers bring the tools, gauges and access equipment the job needs. You only need to give us clear access to the units, or their planned positions, and to the fuse board. On site, the work takes several days for an air-to-water system with a new cylinder, less for an air-to-air system. We load the van from the survey notes so the work in Headington Quarry can be done in one go where possible.
- 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.
- You get our view on the right type for the house, and on whether the Boiler Upgrade Scheme applies.
- We install the heat pump and connect it up.
- The job ends with commissioning, the MCS certificate and a walk through the controls.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any roof access, ladders or high-level work
- Make sure we can reach the consumer unit or fuse board
- Keep pets and children away from the work area
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is straightforward. Send a few details and photos, and we reply the same working day. If we need to see the property first, we book a survey at a time that works for you.
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Honest limits
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Disconnecting or servicing a gas boiler
- Draught-proofing and insulation upgrades
- A grant for a home that does not meet the scheme rules
If you’re not sure, just ring us on 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Parts of the system we cover
- Hot water cylinders
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Underfloor heating
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Radiator systems
Looking after it afterwards
Simple habits make a real difference. Our advice:
- Check eligibility for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme early
- Avoid switching the heat pump on and off often
- Clear leaves and debris from the outdoor unit
Where we applied for a Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, we keep you informed through the process since the grant goes through the installer.
Keep radiators and indoor units unobstructed, as the system relies on them giving out heat.
What affects the quote in Headington Quarry
Our prices page gives typical ranges, and your quote is built on your job. What we look at:
- The number of rooms, units or zones
- One-off work versus a regular service cycle
- Access, including height, roofs and ladders
Homes, offices, shops and public buildings are all priced the same way: the equipment, the access, the work involved and the time it takes. Call for a fixed-price quote and we will explain each part.
Helping us quote
What to send for a quote:
- The rating plate or label on any existing unit
- Where the property is and what kind of building it is
- The paperwork from the last service, if you have it
Photos are the fastest route to a quote: the inside and outside of the property where the work is, plus the rating plate of any unit already there. Add the address and what you’d like done, and many jobs can be priced from that.
Air source heat pumps in Headington Quarry: the local picture
At about 51 miles from central London, Headington Quarry sits inside the area we cover across London and the South East.
Live in one of the older houses around Holy Trinity Church? Expect the survey to look closely at heat loss and at the building’s planning status. If your home is listed, like Holywell Manor about 2 miles west, listed building consent comes before any heat pump work.
Headington Quarry is about 2 miles north-east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We cover Headington Quarry for air source heat pumps and across the rest of Oxfordshire. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire, large and small. The nearest of our city pages is Guildford, around 45 miles from Headington Quarry.
Jobs in OX3 are looked at, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need air source heat pumps at a property on Old Road, Mark Road and York Road or anywhere close by, our engineers can take on the work. Places around Headington Quarry that are also on our list: Headington (1 mile north-west), Headington Hill (1 mile west), Northway (1 mile north-west), Oxford (2 miles south-west) and New Marston (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south-west) and Witney (13 miles west).
What’s near Headington Quarry
Locally, jobs take us to houses, flats and workplaces close to Parish Church of St Mary, The Chequers pub and Bury Knowle Park, among other places. You’ll also find Cheney School (1.1 miles south-west), Windmill Primary School (less than half a mile south-west) and English Faculty Library (2 miles west). Headington Quarry’s nearest station is Oxford station, about 3 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre (0.5 miles south-west) and Templars Square (2.1 miles south). For a walk, there’s CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Shotover.
Headington Quarry questions
Is the heat pump grant available in Headington Quarry?
Yes, if the home and the heat pump meet the scheme’s rules: Headington Quarry is in England, where it applies. The amount depends on the type of heat pump, and the survey confirms which applies. We hold MCS certification, so the application is ours to make for you.
Will a heat pump in Headington Quarry need planning permission?
It comes down to the building and the spot chosen for the outdoor unit. The centre of Headington Quarry is in the Headington Quarry Conservation Area. A heat pump on a house can be permitted development if it meets the conditions, including the MCS noise check, but not within the grounds of a listed building, and in a conservation area the outdoor unit cannot face a road. Where needed, we check with Oxford City council, which is normally the planning authority for Headington Quarry.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. Every job is looked at first, on a survey, or from your photos and details where the job is simple. Then you get a fixed-price quote.
Can I do any of the installation myself?
Not the refrigerant work. The F-gas rules require certified companies and qualified engineers for it, and a new electrical circuit is notifiable building work unless a registered competent person does it.
Do you offer emergency call-outs?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line for breakdowns that cannot wait. Call 07833 053749 and tell us what’s happened.
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump?
The heat loss survey answers that, room by room. Where a radiator is already large enough, it stays and any changes are in the quote.
Which accreditations do you hold?
F-Gas company certification, NICEIC approval for electrical work and MCS certification for heat pumps, and we are Checkatrade members. Our engineers also hold the individual F-gas qualifications needed to work on refrigerant.
A customer’s words
“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