Oxfordshire · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in Highmoor
Air source heat pumps across Highmoor and nearby, from the first look to the final check with the price fixed before work begins.
- Moving away from fossil-fuel heating
- Radiators that may be too small for a heat pump
- Questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
Air source heat pumps in Highmoor
Installing an air source heat pump in a home is zero-rated for VAT until 31 March 2027, then 5%. This is HMRC’s energy-saving materials relief, which applies to homes rather than businesses. For air-to-air systems, we confirm the VAT on your quote. This is general information, not tax advice. If the problem is questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme and an oil, LPG or gas boiler near the end of its life, we can sort it out.
Homes around Highmoor usually have room outside for a heat pump, so the design comes down to heat loss, radiators and hot water.
Aftercare is simple, and most of it is in the manual: clear space around the outdoor unit, the cleaning the manual describes and a service at the recommended interval. It also keeps you on the right side of any warranty terms that ask for servicing.
- Place
- Highmoor (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Credentials
- NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified, MCS
- Costs
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Pricing
- A fixed-price quote up front
- Response
- Answered the same working day
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Honest limits
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- Getting planning permission or listed building consent on your behalf
- Insulation work, such as loft or cavity wall insulation
- A grant for a home that does not meet the scheme rules
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 07833 053749 and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Radiator systems
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Hot water cylinders
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Underfloor heating
Also near Highmoor
What else we do in Highmoor
Homes in Highmoor and heat pumps
About 47% of homes in Highmoor and the neighbourhoods around it date from 1945 to 1972, according to the Valuation Office Agency’s council tax figures, and about 84% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to Census 2021 figures. Whether the walls and loft have been insulated makes a real difference to the heat pump size for homes of that period. Houses normally have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder.
With Greys Court about 2 miles south-east, it’s worth asking whether your own home is listed before planning a heat pump.
Highmoor is about 4 miles north-west of Henley-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Whatever kind of property you have in Highmoor, our engineers 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. Our list for Oxfordshire has 443 entries and Highmoor is among them. Our Guildford page covers places nearby, about 28 miles away.
From The Glebe and Holly Close to the smaller roads in between, the whole area is covered. Our working area takes in RG9. Neighbouring places we cover include Highmoor Cross (1 mile south-east), Shepherd's Green (1 mile south-east), Catslip (1 mile north-east), Nettlebed (2 miles north) and Kingwood Common (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Didcot (11 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Thame (13 miles north) and Henley-on-Thames (4 miles south-east).
Around Highmoor
Typical jobs here are in properties near The Dog and Duck pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Henley-On-Thames station, about 4.5 miles east of the centre. For a walk, there’s Warburg Nature Reserve.
How it works
The visit has three parts, a bit like a doctor’s appointment: diagnose, treat and sign off. First comes a careful look at the system or the space, then the work itself, and finally everything is tested, recorded and explained. Most of the time goes on the middle part, and that takes a few days for most air-to-water installations, with air-to-air systems often quicker. A few pictures help us make the most of a visit to Highmoor.
- It begins with your house and the heating it relies on now.
- Every room’s heat loss is worked out on site.
- From those figures we size the heat pump and decide on radiators, cylinder and outdoor position.
- Cost, grant and VAT appear on one fixed-price quote.
- Then it’s fitted, commissioned and registered with MCS.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the rooms we are working in
- Let us know if the building has a permit or sign-in process
- Unlock any gate, garage or side passage we need
Getting a quote
To get a fixed-price quote, ring us on 07833 053749 or write to us at info@aircondoctor.co.uk with the address and a few details about the rooms or units involved. Photos help a lot. We reply to enquiries the same working day.
Advice
What affects the quote in Highmoor
The price is fixed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- Whether the existing supply is suitable
- The size of the job
- A single visit or a regular plan
A single unit or a whole estate, the quote is built the same way: the work involved, the access and the equipment. You will have a fixed price before we start, and the quote sets out the VAT.
What to send for a quote
To speed up the quote, send us:
- The make and model of the system, from the label
- Where the outdoor unit is, or where you’d like it
- Your installation or service records
Every quote shows the VAT clearly, with the rate that applies to your job. VAT can differ between homes and businesses and between kinds of work, so we confirm it on the quote. For a fixed-price quote, give us a ring on 07833 053749 or send an email.
Your questions about air source heat pumps in Highmoor
Can I get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant in Highmoor?
Yes, if the home and the heat pump meet the scheme’s rules: Highmoor is in England, where it applies. The amount depends on the type of heat pump, and the survey confirms which applies. The installer applies, and we are MCS certified.
Will a heat pump in Highmoor need planning permission?
It comes down to the building and the spot chosen for the outdoor unit. Around 8 listed entries sit within 0.5 miles of central Highmoor. 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 can’t face a road. Where needed, we check with South Oxfordshire council, which is usually the planning authority for Highmoor.
How much does an air source heat pump cost?
Air-to-water work is in the £8,000–£16,000 range (0% VAT on homes), with any grant still to come off. Where you land depends on the size of heat pump, any radiators that need changing and the hot water cylinder, and air-to-air systems are priced after a survey.
Can I do any of the installation myself?
No, not the refrigerant side. 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 I need new radiators for a heat pump?
We find out during the survey. Rooms where the radiator is big enough stay as they are, and any that need upsizing are set out in the quote.
Which accreditations do you hold?
As the law requires for refrigerant work, we are an F-Gas certified company. We are also NICEIC approved, MCS certified for heat pumps and Checkatrade members.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. If something urgent happens, like water coming from a unit or a critical room overheating, call our 24/7 line and we will tell you what to do first.
What we are called out for in Highmoor
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme has made people ask whether their home could qualify. Whether you can get the grant depends on your home and the scheme conditions and we confirm it before you go ahead.
It’s time to call us if you’re dealing with:
- Questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
- Checking emitters for a heat pump
- Checking whether planning permission is needed
Older homes near Church of St Paul may need extra checks for planning and heat loss before a heat pump is designed.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the quote shows VAT clearly
- Whether the electrical work is done by a registered contractor, such as NICEIC approved
- Proof of F-Gas company certification
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