Reading · Heat pump installation
Horncastle air source heat pumps
One call covers air source heat pumps in Horncastle, from the first look to sign-off. F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved and Checkatrade members.
- Planning and permitted development questions
- A boiler that’s getting old
- Not knowing whether a grant applies
Air source heat pumps in Horncastle
Every installation starts with a heat loss survey. It shows how much heat each room needs on a cold day, so the heat pump and the radiators or indoor units can be sized properly. Sizing by rule of thumb isn’t good enough. If the problem is choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air and moving away from fossil-fuel heating, we can help.
Homes around Horncastle usually have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder, so the main questions are heat loss, radiators and the electrics.
Aftercare is simple, and most of it is in the manual: keep the outdoor unit clear, follow the manufacturer’s guidance on cleaning and book a service at the interval they recommend. That also helps where the warranty terms ask for regular servicing.
- Location
- Horncastle (RG30, RG31)
- Region
- Reading
- Response
- Same working day
- Price guide
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Pricing
- A fixed-price quote up front
- Accreditations
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What happens on the day
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. The visit takes a few days for most air-to-water installations, with air-to-air systems often quicker. Send pictures of the space and the outside wall, and we can plan the work near Horncastle.
- We start with your plans and the property.
- We survey for heat loss and look at radiators, cylinder space and outdoor unit options.
- We explain which type of heat pump suits the home and whether a grant could apply.
- The system is installed and connected to the controls.
- After commissioning, you get the MCS certificate and a handover.
Before we arrive
- Make sure someone can let us in at the agreed time
- Tell us about parking and loading
- Move furniture away from the wall where we’ll be working
Getting a quote
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. Tell us the address and what you need, and many jobs can be priced from that.
Related advice
Safe owner checks
Refrigerant is off limits for anyone without the right qualifications. The law requires anyone working on equipment containing F gas to hold the right qualifications, and the company to be certified, and refrigerant lines can cause cold burns. A suspected leak is our job, not yours.
Some faults have simple causes you can check first: check the mode, the set temperature, the remote’s batteries and the breaker. If the breaker trips a second time, leave it off and call us on 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier.
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When to call us in Horncastle
Many people look at heat pumps when an oil, LPG or gas boiler is getting old. Starting early leaves time for the survey, the design and any grant application instead of making a rushed decision when the heating stops.
Any of these is worth a proper look:
- Comparing heat pump types
- Ageing boilers that will need replacing
- Questions about listed buildings or conservation areas
With Mapledurham House about 2.8 miles north, it’s worth asking whether your own home is listed before planning a heat pump.
Comparing quotes
- Which brand and model they’re proposing, and why
- Which VAT rate the quote uses, and why
- Whose warranty applies, and on what terms
Air source heat pumps around Horncastle
About 50% of homes in Horncastle and the neighbourhoods around it date from 1945 to 1972, according to Valuation Office Agency council tax records. Whether the walls and loft have been insulated makes a real difference to the heat pump size for homes of that period.
Live in one of the older houses around Church of St Michael? Expect the survey to look closely at heat loss and at the building’s planning status.
Horncastle is about 2 miles west of Reading, in Reading. If you need air source heat pumps in Horncastle, please give us a ring on 07833 053749 or send an email for a fixed-price quote. We work across London and the South East, Horncastle included. Horncastle is one of 34 towns, villages and districts in Reading we cover for homes and businesses. We also work in Guildford, about 24 miles from Horncastle.
Not far from Horncastle, a recent job of ours was on Princess Way, Camberley (GU15), about 15 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.
Among the places we cover in Reading, Horncastle is one of the largest. Our engineers cover all of RG30 and RG31 for air source heat pumps. Close by, we work in Fords Farm (1 mile south), Southcote (1 mile east), Tilehurst Within (1 mile north), Beansheaf Farm (1 mile south-west) and Burghfield Bridge (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Caversham (3 miles north-east), Shinfield (4 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south-east) and Caversham Heights (3 miles north-east).
Near you in Horncastle
Locally, jobs take us to houses, flats and workplaces close to Elvian School, Prospect School and Calcot Park and the streets around them. The closest station to Horncastle is Reading West station, roughly 1.6 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Battle Hospital (1.5 miles north-east) and Broad Street Mall (2.2 miles east). Open spaces near Horncastle include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and South Lake.
Common questions in Horncastle
Is the heat pump grant available in Horncastle?
Horncastle is covered, as the scheme runs across England and Wales. The amount depends on the type of heat pump, and the survey confirms which applies. As an MCS certified installer, we apply for it on your behalf.
Can I fit a heat pump in Horncastle without planning permission?
That depends on the building and where the outdoor unit goes. Central Horncastle sits inside the Horncastle Conservation Area. 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 Reading council, which is normally the planning authority for Horncastle.
Who has to arrange F-Gas leak checks?
The operator of the equipment, working with qualified engineers. Larger systems need regular checks: at least every 12 months from 5 tCO2e and every 6 months from 50 tCO2e. We can tell you which band your system falls into.
Should I choose air-to-water or air-to-air?
Air-to-water feeds your central heating and hot water, while air-to-air warms and cools rooms directly. With air-to-air, hot water needs another source, and we explain which suits your home.
How quickly will you reply?
On the same working day you contact us. After that, we agree a survey, diagnosis or installation date that suits you, with a fixed price before work starts.
Is Horncastle in your area?
Yes. Horncastle is part of the area we cover, as part of our area across London and the South East. We’re based in East Grinstead, West Sussex.
Will you work on another installer’s system?
Yes. Systems fitted by other companies are fine, on all the main brands. Send us the make and model, and any records you have.
What affects the cost of air source heat pumps
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- Which make and model is being fitted or worked on
- One-off work versus a regular service cycle
- The electrical supply and whether a new circuit is needed
Leaving a fault or an overdue service rarely makes the work cheaper. Small problems, from blocked filters to slow leaks, tend to get worse, and a system working harder than it should costs more to run. If you’re unsure, ring 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form and we will give you an honest view and a fixed price.
What to send for a quote
You don’t need the technical terms. It helps if you can send:
- A few photos of the room and the wall the unit is on, or will go on
- The postcode and whether it’s a home, flat or business
- The paperwork from the last service, if you have it
For air source heat pumps in Horncastle, call us on 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier. Let us know the type of property and what you need, and send a few photos if you can. We reply the same working day.
What a customer said
“Office air con broke down in the July heatwave. Called at 8am, engineer was here by noon and fixed within 2 hours. Brilliant emergency response. They now hold the service contract for the whole building.”
James T., Crawley, office manager