West Berkshire · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Leckhampstead, West Berkshire
One call covers MCS certified installation of air source heat pumps for heating and hot water, with the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant applied for in Leckhampstead: diagnosis, fixed price, work and sign-off. F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved and Checkatrade members.
- Checking emitters for a heat pump
- Checking whether planning permission is needed
- Not knowing whether a grant applies
Air source heat pumps for homes and businesses in Leckhampstead
An air-to-water heat pump costs £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant. In England and Wales, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers a £7,500 grant towards an eligible air-to-water installation, and as the installer we apply for it on your behalf. Not every home qualifies, so we check eligibility before you commit. The work covers radiator systems, hot water cylinders and homes heated by oil, LPG or gas, and common reasons people get in touch are planning and permitted development questions and an oil, LPG or gas boiler near the end of its life.
For a home around Leckhampstead that’s off mains gas and heated by oil or LPG, an extra £1,500 is available through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme until March 2027, on top of the £7,500.
Equipment warranty comes from the manufacturer, on its own terms, and we explain those terms on your quote. Each brand sets its own conditions, so we go through them with you rather than leave you to find the small print.
- Where
- Leckhampstead (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Quote
- A fixed-price quote up front
- Price guide
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Enquiries
- We reply the same working day
- Certified
- NICEIC and F-Gas, MCS
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What happens if it’s left?
A heat pump sized without a proper heat loss survey can struggle in cold weather or run inefficiently. Doing the survey properly from the start avoids that. An early booking makes the visit to Leckhampstead easier to arrange.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why we look at the job first, from pictures or on a survey, and why the quote is fixed before any work starts.
What you get with us
- We work on all the leading brands
- One number for homes and businesses across London and the South East
- MCS certified heat pump installers
- NICEIC approved for electrical work
Take a look at how installs are priced or our accreditations and certificates.
Also near Leckhampstead
What else we do in Leckhampstead
How it works
Refrigerant work is done by qualified engineers working for an F-Gas certified company, and electrical work is done by us as NICEIC approved contractors. So on the day, you don’t need a separate electrician for the electrical side. The work takes a few days on site, depending on the cylinder, the radiators and the pipework involved. We agree a date with you and plan the visit to Leckhampstead so we arrive with what’s needed.
- It begins with your house and the heating it relies on now.
- Every room’s heat loss is worked out on site.
- We design the system, check the radiators and cylinder and look at the outdoor unit position.
- A fixed-price quote explains the cost, the grant position and the VAT.
- Installation, commissioning and MCS registration complete the job.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear a path to the units and the space around them
- Make sure someone can let us in at the agreed time
- Have the make and model of any existing unit to hand
Get a fixed-price quote
Every quote starts with a look at the job, either on a site survey or, for simple jobs, from your photos and details. Then you get a fixed price so you know the cost before we begin.
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Before you call an engineer
Leave the units and pipework where they are. Moving a unit involves the refrigerant circuit, so it needs an F-Gas qualified engineer, and the electrics need care too. Ask us to quote for a move instead.
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 phone us on 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form.
Signs you need air source heat pumps in Leckhampstead
Homes off the gas grid, heated by oil or LPG, are often good candidates to look at. 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.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- No space for a hot water cylinder
- Questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
- Radiators that may be too small for a heat pump
Period properties close to Church of St James can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether testing, commissioning and paperwork are included
- Whether anyone has checked the property or the system first
- Whether the manufacturer’s warranty depends on regular servicing
Questions from Leckhampstead
Will you come out to Leckhampstead?
Yes. Leckhampstead is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Send a few details and photos, and we reply the same working day.
Can I get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant in Leckhampstead?
Leckhampstead is in England, where the Boiler Upgrade Scheme runs. Air-to-water and ground source systems attract £7,500. Air-to-air gets £2,500, but only where it takes over from fossil-fuel heating and covers the whole home’s heating demand. The installer applies, and we are MCS certified.
How much does an air source heat pump cost?
For air-to-water, it’s £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes) before any Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant. Air-to-air prices are set after a survey, and we confirm the VAT on the quote.
Are my radiators big enough for a heat pump?
The heat loss survey answers that, room by room. Rooms where the radiator is big enough stay as they are and any changes are in the quote.
Which brands do you work with?
Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, Fujitsu, Panasonic, Toshiba, LG, Samsung, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Hitachi and others. For new systems, we recommend a brand and model to suit the job and tell you why.
What does F-Gas certified mean?
F-Gas certification shows a company is approved to work on equipment containing fluorinated gases, such as the refrigerant in air conditioning and heat pumps. That is not optional: it’s required by law, and we hold it.
How long does a heat pump installation take?
The work takes a few days for most air-to-water installations, with air-to-air systems often quicker. The survey lets us set a firm programme, and you can phone us on 07833 053749 to book it.
Homes in Leckhampstead and heat pumps
The last census (2021) found about 83% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. Detached and semi-detached houses usually have room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder. Listed buildings are part of the picture here: about 6 within half a mile of the centre, such as Church of St James (grade II*). That affects heat pumps: listed buildings need consent, and conservation areas limit where the outdoor unit can go under permitted development. Where necessary, we check with the local planning authority (normally West Berkshire council).
Every heat pump design starts with a room-by-room heat loss calculation.
Leckhampstead is about 6 miles north of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Our engineers cover Leckhampstead for air source heat pumps, along with the rest of West Berkshire. In West Berkshire alone we list 155 places, and Leckhampstead is one. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 38 miles away.
Work in RG20 follows the same survey, fixed-price quote and written records as everywhere else we cover. Close by, we work in Peasemore (1 mile north-east), North Heath (2 miles south-east), Downend (2 miles east), Chieveley (3 miles south-east) and Winterbourne (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Newbury (6 miles south), Thatcham (7 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (14 miles south-east) and Speenhamland (5 miles south).
Near you in Leckhampstead
Nearby you will also find Donnington Castle (4.5 miles south). For a walk, there’s Snelsmore Common.
A customer’s words
“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