Buckinghamshire · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in Kingsey
F-Gas certified and NICEIC approved, we cover Kingsey for MCS certified installation of air source heat pumps for heating and hot water, with the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant applied for. A fixed price before work begins, and a 24/7 emergency line.
- Questions about listed buildings or conservation areas
- Checking eligibility for a heat pump grant
- Working out whether radiators need upsizing
How the job changes from property to property
Air-to-air heat pumps
A £2,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant is available for air-to-air only if it replaces the fossil-fuel heating and meets the full heating demand. It must be installed by an MCS certified installer and be in a home.
Air-to-water heat pumps
Air-to-water systems take heat from the air and put it into your central heating and hot water. It replaces the boiler as the main heat source, and is MCS certified when we install it.
Air source heat pumps in Kingsey
As an MCS certified installer, we fit air source heat pumps for homes in Kingsey and the rest of Buckinghamshire. 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 will explain which type fits your home and why. The work covers air-to-water heat pumps, hot water cylinders and radiator systems, and the jobs we see most are plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump and working out where a cylinder could go.
If your home in or near Kingsey is heated by oil, LPG or electric heaters with no mains gas, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme adds an extra £1,500 until March 2027 for an air source or ground source heat pump.
Some warranty terms depend on the system being serviced regularly by a qualified engineer. Where yours does, a regular service with us keeps that side in order and each visit is recorded.
- Place
- Kingsey (HP17)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Enquiries
- We reply the same working day
- Quotes
- Fixed, in writing
- Price guide
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Credentials
- NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified, MCS
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What a heat pump looks like in Kingsey
About 30% of homes in Kingsey and the neighbourhoods around it have been built since 2000, according to the Valuation Office Agency’s council tax figures, and about 79% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to the 2021 Census. Lower heat loss in recent homes often means a smaller heat pump and fewer radiator changes. Detached and semi-detached houses normally have room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder.
A heat loss calculation decides the size of heat pump your home needs.
Kingsey is about 2 miles east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. Whether you are in the middle of Kingsey or further out, our engineers cover air source heat pumps, from a single room to a whole building. Kingsey is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we work. Guildford, roughly 38 miles off, has its own page on this site.
Risborough Road and Haddenham Road and the roads off them are all inside our area. Jobs in HP17 are looked at, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover Towersey (1 mile south-west), Haddenham (1 mile north), Thame (2 miles west), Gibraltar (3 miles north) and Cuddington (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (6 miles north-east), High Wycombe (11 miles south-east), Chesham (14 miles east) and Marlow (14 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Kingsey
Typical jobs here are in properties near The Rose & Thistle pub. The nearest railway station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, roughly 1.4 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Dinton Castle (3.2 miles north-east) and Thame Museum (2.5 miles west). The countryside around Kingsey includes Snakemoor.
What happens on the day
Protection comes first: sheets over the floor and any furniture nearby and nothing is moved without asking you. Then the electrics are made safe and the work begins. The work on site 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, and we tidy up before we leave. Pictures of the space and where the outdoor unit could go let us plan the work in Kingsey.
- We find out about your home and the heating you have now.
- We measure heat loss for every room.
- The design covers the heat pump, emitters, hot water and outdoor unit.
- A fixed-price quote explains the cost, the grant position and the VAT.
- Then it’s fitted, commissioned and registered with MCS.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions near the property
- Make sure someone can let us in at the agreed time
- Keep pets and children away from the work area
How to get a quote
Every quote shows the VAT clearly, with the rate that applies to your job. Homes, businesses and different kinds of work can be treated differently for VAT, so we confirm it on the quote. To get one, phone us on 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form.
Related advice
What else we do in Kingsey
Why it’s worth doing now in Kingsey
A heat pump sized without a proper heat loss survey can struggle in cold weather or run inefficiently. A room-by-room survey gets it right first time. A system that is left with a fault, or without a service, normally costs more to run.
Homes, offices, shops and public buildings are all priced the same way: what’s needed, how we reach it, the parts and the labour. Call for a fixed-price quote and we’ll explain each part.
What you get with us
- Enquiries answered the same working day
- MCS certified for heat pumps
- One contact for properties across the South East and London
- Members of Checkatrade
Take a look at how installs are priced or how to check a contractor.
FAQs for Kingsey
Is the heat pump grant available in Kingsey?
Yes, if the home and the heat pump meet the scheme’s rules: Kingsey is in England, where it applies. 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.
Will a heat pump in Kingsey need planning permission?
That depends on the building and where the outdoor unit goes. Around 8 listed entries sit within 0.5 miles of central Kingsey. 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 local planning authority (for Kingsey, typically Buckinghamshire council) first.
What accreditations do you have?
F-Gas company certification, NICEIC approval for electrical work and MCS certification for heat pumps, and we’re Checkatrade members. Our engineers also hold the individual F-gas qualifications needed to work on refrigerant.
What’s the price of a heat pump installation?
An air-to-water heat pump costs £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes) before the grant. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers £7,500 to eligible homes in England and Wales, and we confirm eligibility before you commit.
Will my radiators work with a heat pump?
That depends on the room’s heat loss and the radiator’s size. The survey compares each radiator with the room’s needs and the quote shows what’s needed.
Will you make a mess?
We put dust sheets over floors and furniture near the work first, and the area is kept tidy throughout. Before we leave, we clear up and run through the work with you.
How quickly will you reply?
We reply to enquiries the same working day. For a breakdown that cannot wait, call our 24/7 emergency line.
Do you need air source heat pumps in Kingsey?
When a home is being extended or renovated, it’s a good moment to look at heat pumps. Pipework, radiators and space for a cylinder are easier to plan while work is going on.
Any of these is worth a proper look:
- Working out where a cylinder could go
- Wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating
- Questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
Older homes near Parish Church of St Nicholas may need extra checks for planning and heat loss before a heat pump is designed.
What your quote should include
- What’s in the price and what isn’t
- Whether the price is fixed or an estimate
- How VAT is shown, and which rate applies
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