West Berkshire · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installers in Inkpen
Our engineers work in Inkpen on 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.
- Checking whether planning permission is needed
- Replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump
- Finding a place for the outdoor unit
How we handle air source heat pumps in Inkpen
Air source heat pumps collect heat from outdoor air and bring it inside with electricity running the compressor and fans. It works on the same principle as air conditioning, run the other way, and air-to-air heat pumps are sometimes simply called air conditioning. If the problem is finding a place for the outdoor unit and comparing heat pump types, we can sort it out.
Homes around Inkpen typically have room outside for a heat pump, so the design focuses on heat loss and radiators.
Warranty periods vary by brand and by product. Daikin, for instance, gives a standard 2 years on split air conditioning, with longer extensions only on its air-to-water heat pumps. For any other brand, we explain the manufacturer’s terms on your quote.
- Location
- Inkpen (RG17)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- A fixed-price quote up front
- Certified
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Costs
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Inkpen questions
Is Inkpen within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and hamlets get the same service as the bigger towns. We are based in East Grinstead and plan each visit so the job can be finished in one trip where possible.
Will a heat pump in Inkpen need planning permission?
It comes down to the building and the spot chosen for the outdoor unit. The half-mile around the middle of Inkpen holds about 5 listed buildings and structures. 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 planning department at West Berkshire council, usually the authority for Inkpen first.
Can I fit air conditioning or a heat pump myself?
Not the refrigerant work. Under the F-gas rules, it must be done by qualified engineers from a certified company, and a new circuit is notifiable under Part P unless a registered electrician, such as a NICEIC approved contractor, does it.
Whose job is it to check the system for leaks?
The F-gas rules share it between the equipment’s operator and the engineers who work on it. The interval depends on the refrigerant charge, measured in tonnes of CO2 equivalent: at least every 12 months from 5 tCO2e, and every 6 months from 50 tCO2e.
What VAT do I pay on a heat pump?
For homes, 0% until 31 March 2027, under HMRC Notice 708/6 and 5% after that. For air-to-air systems, we confirm the VAT on your quote.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. For simple jobs, pictures and a few details can be enough, while larger systems and faults that need testing are seen on site.
Am I eligible for a heat pump grant?
That depends on the scheme conditions, which we check for you. The installer applies for the grant, so we handle the application if you are eligible.
Aftercare tips
After the visit, a few habits help:
- Read the manufacturer’s warranty terms for your brand
- Keep to regular servicing
- Don’t block radiators or indoor units with furniture
Where we applied for a Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, we keep you informed through the process, as the installer applies for it.
Leave space around the outdoor unit. Airflow is what it runs on, so keep it clear all year.
Air source heat pumps in Inkpen: the local picture
About 38% of homes in and around Inkpen were built before 1919, according to Valuation Office Agency council tax records, and about 79% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to the 2021 Census. Period properties can still suit a heat pump, but the design has to start from accurate heat loss figures. Finding room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder is seldom a problem in homes like these.
With Stargroves about 3.2 miles south-east, it’s worth asking whether your own home is listed before planning a heat pump.
Inkpen is about 6 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Whatever kind of property you have in Inkpen, we can help with air source heat pumps. We reply to enquiries the same working day, and there’s a 24/7 emergency line. 155 places in West Berkshire are on our list. Our Guildford page covers places nearby (40 miles or so).
We cover homes and businesses on Folly Road, Post Office Road and Robins Hill and the roads around them. Our working area takes in RG17. Close by, we work in Inkpen Common (1 mile south-east), Upper Green (1 mile south), Hell Corner (1 mile east), Lower Green (1 mile west) and Kintbury (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Newbury (6 miles east), Thatcham (9 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles east) and Hungerford (3 miles north-west).
Near you in Inkpen
We fit and service air conditioning in homes and premises around Crown and Garter pub. Inkpen’s nearest station is Kintbury station, about 1.9 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.3 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
For landlords and property managers
Larger air conditioning systems in buildings need more than servicing: a TM44 inspection by an accredited energy assessor is required at least every 5 years for systems over 12 kW. We can arrange it, prepare the system for it and fix what it finds.
Landlords, letting agents and managing agents book us, not only the people who live or work in the property. Let us know who will give us access and who the records should go to and we’ll copy in whoever needs it.
When to call us in Inkpen
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, so we check before you commit.
Look out for any of the following:
- An oil, LPG or gas boiler near the end of its life
- Deciding which kind of heat pump suits the home
- Checking eligibility for a heat pump grant
Older homes near Church of St Michael may need extra checks for planning and heat loss before a heat pump is designed.
Before booking anyone
- Whether a new circuit is included and who certifies it
- Whose warranty applies, and on what terms
- The make and model of any parts or equipment being quoted
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How the visit works
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you and check the plan with you first. Floors and furniture near the work are covered with dust sheets, and anything electrical is made safe before work starts. On site, it takes a few days for most air-to-water installations, with air-to-air systems often quicker. We plan the trip to Inkpen around you.
- First we find out about the property, the heating you have now and what you’re hoping for.
- We survey the home room by room for heat loss, and check the emitters, hot water and outdoor unit position.
- We send a fixed-price quote that shows the equipment, the grant position and the VAT.
- We fit the outdoor unit and connect it to the heating, hot water and controls.
- The system is commissioned and registered under MCS, and we show you how to use it.
Preparing for the visit
- Arrange for someone to be there to let us in
- Clear a path to the units and the space around them
- Mention any managing agent or landlord rules we need to follow
Getting a quote
Every quote shows the VAT clearly, and the rate that applies to your job is stated. VAT can differ between homes and businesses and between kinds of work, so we confirm it on the quote. To get one, phone us on 07833 053749 or send an email.
Advice
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