Oxfordshire · Heat pump installation
Jericho air source heat pumps
Our engineers work in Jericho on heat pump installation. A look at the job first, a fixed-price quote and written records at the end.
- Checking whether planning permission is needed
- Not knowing whether a grant applies
- Finding a place for the outdoor unit
How we handle air source heat pumps in Jericho
Every installation starts with a heat loss survey. That tells us how much heat the home needs, room by room so the system is sized to match. Guesswork leads to systems that are too big or too small. The work covers radiator systems, air-to-water heat pumps and homes heated by oil, LPG or gas, and common reasons people get in touch are an oil, LPG or gas boiler near the end of its life and checking whether planning permission is needed.
For a house near Jericho, space outside is rarely the problem, so heat loss, radiators and the electrics are what we check.
For a fault on a system that may still be under warranty, send us the make, model and installation date. We’ll explain how the manufacturer’s terms are likely to apply before any chargeable work goes ahead.
- Place
- Jericho (OX1, OX2)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Quotes
- Fixed-price quote after a site survey
- Accreditations
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Response
- Same working day
- Prices
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Air source heat pumps in Jericho: the local picture
VOA council tax data put about 42% of homes across Jericho and its surrounding area before 1919, and the last census (2021) found about 45% of households live in flats. Period properties can still suit a heat pump, but the design has to start from accurate heat loss figures. A flat may have no room for a hot water cylinder, and the freeholder typically has a say on the outdoor unit, which can tip the choice towards air-to-air.
Homeowners near Oxford station often ask whether a heat pump can take over from the boiler, and the heat loss survey answers that.
Jericho is about 2 miles west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Jericho gets the same approach as every job we take on: diagnosis first, a fixed price and proper paperwork when we’ve finished. Jericho is one of 443 towns, villages and districts in Oxfordshire we cover. Our Guildford page covers places nearby, about 46 miles away.
The A4144 pass through or close to Jericho, which keeps journeys to surveys and visits simple. Abbey Road, Combe Road and Pusey Lane and the roads off them are all inside our area. We also cover the places around Jericho: Walton Manor (1 mile north), St John Street area (1 mile south-east), Park Town (1 mile north-east), Norham Manor (1 mile north-east) and Osney (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south) and Witney (10 miles west).
Local landmarks in Jericho
We fit and service air conditioning in homes and premises around Oxford University Parks, The Rickety Press pub and The Eckersley School of English. You’ll also find Oxford Academy (1.1 miles north) and Somerville College Library (within half a mile east). Jericho’s nearest station is Oxford station, about 0.5 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Oxford University Press Museum (under half a mile south-east) and Clarendon Shopping Centre (0.7 miles south-east). Not far away are Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Harcourt Hill.
Signs you need air source heat pumps in Jericho
Many people look at heat pumps when an oil, LPG or gas boiler is getting old. Planning the change before the boiler fails gives you time to survey, design and apply for any grant instead of making a rushed decision when the heating stops.
If any of these sounds familiar, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Questions about where the outdoor unit can go
- Replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump
- A boiler that is getting old
Older homes near St Barnabas Church may need extra checks for planning and heat loss before a heat pump is designed.
What your quote should include
- Which VAT rate the quote uses, and why
- How extra work would be agreed if they find something unexpected
- What paperwork you will receive afterwards
Nearby places to Jericho
Also in Jericho
What happens on the day
Testing is the last part of the visit wherever the system can be switched on. Then we show you what we have done and answer any questions, and anything that needs a follow-up is pointed out there and then. The visit takes anything from a couple of days for air-to-air to the best part of a week for air-to-water with radiator changes. A few pictures let us plan a visit to a place like Jericho.
- Step one is understanding the house, how it’s heated today and what you’d like to change.
- We survey the home room by room for heat loss, and check the emitters, hot water and outdoor unit position.
- You get a fixed-price quote, with any grant you’re eligible for and the VAT explained.
- The outdoor unit, the indoor equipment and the controls are installed and connected.
- Commissioning, MCS certification and a handover of the controls finish the job.
How to prepare
- Let us know if the units are on a roof, a high wall or in a locked area
- Tell us about any building rules, permits or sign-in
- Name a contact who can meet us at the agreed time
Ask for a quote
Our prices page gives typical ranges, but your quote is based on your job, because every property is different. After a look at the job, by photos or a survey, the price is fixed. To start, call us on 07833 053749.
Related advice
Honest limits
We won’t sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so here are the limits:
- Insulation work, such as loft or cavity wall insulation
- Planning approval where permitted development does not apply
- Disconnecting or servicing a gas boiler
If you are not sure, just ring 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Where we work
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Hot water cylinders
- Underfloor heating
- Radiator systems
Owner checks or an engineer?
Owners can handle the everyday basics: keeping the outdoor unit clear, checking the mode and set temperature, and the routine cleaning in the manual. Anything inside the units, the electrics and the refrigerant is engineer’s work.
Do not move, re-route or disconnect units or pipework yourself. Moving a unit involves the refrigerant circuit, so it needs an F-Gas qualified engineer, and the electrics need care too. If you need something moved, we can quote for it.
FAQs for Jericho
Is planning permission needed for a heat pump in Jericho?
The answer turns on the property and where the outdoor unit would sit. The centre of Jericho is in the Jericho 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 the planning department at Oxford City council, typically the authority for Jericho.
Is Jericho within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and hamlets get the same service as the bigger towns. Visits to smaller places are planned so the engineer arrives with what the job needs.
Do you work on systems someone else installed?
Yes. Systems fitted by other companies are fine, on all the main brands. Send us the make and model, and any records you have.
Will my radiators work with a heat pump?
Some radiators may be fine as they are, and some may need to be larger. Heat pumps run at lower flow temperatures, so radiators give out less heat so we check every radiator against the room’s heat loss.
How quickly will you reply?
We reply to enquiries the same working day. If it’s an emergency, ring the 24/7 line instead.
Are you F-Gas certified?
We are an F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved for electrical work and MCS certified for heat pumps. We’re members of Checkatrade too.
Can landlords and managing agents book you?
Yes. Homeowners, landlords, agents and businesses all book us across London and the South East. Let us know who the records should go to.
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