Hampshire · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Hill Head, Hampshire
Air source heat pumps in and around Hill Head, from the first look to the final check and a fixed price agreed before we start.
- Questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
- An oil, LPG or gas boiler near the end of its life
- Deciding which kind of heat pump suits the home
System by system
Outdoor unit position and planning
The outdoor unit needs a position with good airflow, a solid base and a sensible pipe route. Noise is part of the MCS 020(a) check, so we consider nearby homes too.
VAT on heat pumps
For air-to-air systems, HMRC’s view depends on the product and the situation, so we confirm the VAT on your quote.
How we handle air source heat pumps in Hill Head
As an MCS certified installer, we fit air source heat pumps for homes in Hill Head and the rest of Hampshire. 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’ll explain which type fits your home and why. The work covers hot water cylinders, air-to-air heat pumps and radiator systems, and the jobs we see most are plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump and not knowing whether a grant applies.
Homes around Hill Head typically have room outside for a heat pump, so the design comes down to heat loss, radiators and hot water.
Warranty periods vary by brand and by product. For example, Daikin’s standard warranty on split air conditioning is 2 years, and its longer extensions apply to its air-to-water units only. For any other brand, we explain the manufacturer’s terms on your quote.
- Location
- Hill Head (PO14)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price guide
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Accreditations
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Air source heat pumps in Hill Head: the local picture
The coast is only about 1 mile from Hill Head. Salt air is hard on outdoor units, so a heat pump near the sea needs a sensible position and regular checks, and some models offer corrosion protection for coastal sites. The Valuation Office Agency’s council tax figures date about 42% of homes across Hill Head and its surrounding area to the post-war years, 1945 to 1972, and the last census (2021) found about 78% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. For homes of that age, the survey checks the insulation, the radiators and the hot water setup. Finding room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder is seldom a problem in homes like these.
A heat loss calculation decides the size of heat pump your home needs.
Hill Head is about 3 miles south-west of Fareham, in Hampshire. From the centre of Hill Head to the outskirts, we cover air source heat pumps, from a single room to a whole building. Hill Head is one of 683 towns, villages and districts in Hampshire where we work. You can also see our page for Worthing, roughly 36 miles from Hill Head.
We cover every part of the PO14 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Elsfred Road, Osborne View Road and Cottes Way, all of which are in our area. Places around Hill Head that are also on our list: Stubbington (1 mile north-east), Little Posbrook (1 mile north-west), Titchfield (2 miles north), Catisfield (2 miles north) and Heathfield (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (4 miles east), Havant (11 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west) and Fareham (3 miles north-east).
Around Hill Head
We fit and service air conditioning in homes and premises around Crofton School, Stubbington House School and The Osborne View pub. The nearest railway station is Fareham station, roughly 2.9 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Carron Row Farm Museum (2.8 miles north) and Fareham Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s West of the River Alver.
Signs you need air source heat pumps in Hill Head
For homes with no mains gas, heated by oil or LPG, a heat pump is well worth considering. Until March 2027, an extra £1,500 is available for air source and ground source heat pumps in homes heated by oil or LPG with no mains gas where the home is eligible.
Customers usually contact us when they notice something like this:
- An oil, LPG or gas boiler near the end of its life
- Plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump
- Radiators that may be too small for a heat pump
If your home is one of the older properties near Holy Rood Church, the survey checks whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before the outdoor unit position is chosen.
Before booking anyone
- What paperwork you’ll receive afterwards
- Proof of F-Gas company certification
- Which brand and model they’re proposing, and why
Nearby places to Hill Head
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Common questions in Hill Head
Does being near the sea make a difference to air source heat pumps in Hill Head?
It can, as Hill Head is within about 1 mile of the sea, where salt in the air is hard on coils and fixings. We site outdoor units out of the worst of the sea wind where possible and can suggest models with corrosion protection where the manufacturer offers it.
Is planning permission needed for a heat pump in Hill Head?
It comes down to the building and the spot chosen for the outdoor unit. Historic England lists about 4 buildings and structures within half a mile of the centre of Hill Head. 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 planning department at Fareham council, typically the authority for Hill Head.
Can I do any of the installation myself?
The refrigerant side has to be done by a qualified engineer working for an F-Gas certified company. That is the law, not just our preference, and it also matters for the manufacturer’s warranty. We can quote for the whole job, from supply to commissioning.
Is Hill Head in your area?
Yes. We work across Greater London, Surrey, Kent, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire and Essex, and that includes Hill Head.
What warranty do I get?
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 protect the property while you work?
Protection goes down first: dust sheets over floors and anything close to the work. Any drilling is agreed with you first, and we clear up the dust and offcuts before we leave.
Do you provide F-Gas records?
Yes. It’s the record a manufacturer or the next engineer will ask to see: a dated note of the work, with refrigerant details where they apply.
For landlords and property managers
Where a tenant occupies the property but the landlord owns the system, 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.
Running several properties is easier with one contractor. Our area covers Greater London and the South East, so work at different addresses can be planned together and kept on a regular cycle.
How the visit works
The visit has three parts, a bit like a doctor’s appointment: look, put right and sign off. First we check the system or the space against the plan, then we do the work, and finally everything is tested, recorded and explained. Most of the time goes on the middle part, which takes several days for an air-to-water system with a new cylinder, less for an air-to-air system. For a place like Hill Head, the timing is set with you and the travel is our side of the planning.
- Step one is understanding the house, how it’s heated today and what you’d like to change.
- The survey measures heat loss room by room and looks at radiators, hot water and the best spot for the outdoor unit.
- A fixed-price quote follows, setting out the system, any grant that applies and the VAT.
- We fit the outdoor unit and connect it to the heating, hot water and controls.
- Once it’s running correctly, the MCS certificate is issued and we show you the settings.
Before we arrive
- Let us know where the consumer unit is
- Make sure we can reach the outdoor unit, or where it will go
- Have the make and model of any existing unit to hand
How to get a quote
Some jobs can be priced from pictures, while others need a survey. Bigger systems, commercial sites and awkward pipe routes are normally surveyed on site. Either way, you get a fixed price before any work is booked.
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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