Hampshire · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Lee, Hampshire
One call covers heat pump installation in Lee: diagnosis, fixed price, work and sign-off. An F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, on Checkatrade.
- Wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating
- Questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
- Planning and permitted development questions
Air source heat pumps in Lee
Air-to-air heat pumps can qualify for a £2,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, but only in some cases. The system must replace the existing fossil-fuel heating and meet the home’s full heating demand, it must be installed by an MCS certified installer, and it must be in a home, so an add-on next to a boiler is not eligible. If the problem is radiators that may be too small for a heat pump and working out where a cylinder could go, we can help.
Space for an outdoor unit is rarely an issue near Lee, so the design comes down to heat loss, radiators and hot water.
Equipment warranty comes from the manufacturer, on its own terms, and we explain those terms on your quote. Terms differ from brand to brand, and we are happy to talk you through them.
- Where
- Lee (SO51)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Costs
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Quotes
- A fixed-price quote up front
- Accreditations
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What affects the quote in Lee
The survey or diagnosis tells us what the work involves. The main factors are:
- What kind of system it is
- Whether the existing supply is suitable
- What we find on the survey or diagnosis
Homes, offices, shops and public buildings are all priced the same way: what’s needed, how we reach it, the parts and the labour. Ask for a fixed-price quote and we’ll go through it with you.
What we need to know
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- The postcode and whether it’s a home, flat or business
- The rating plate or label on any existing unit
- Any previous service or F-Gas records
Quotes do not take long. Call or email with a few details and we’ll come back to you the same working day. If we need to see the property first, we book a survey at a time that works for you.
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Your questions about air source heat pumps in Lee
Does the Boiler Upgrade Scheme cover homes in Lee?
Lee is covered, as the scheme runs across England and Wales. The grant is £7,500 for an air source (air-to-water) heat pump and £2,500 for an air-to-air system that replaces the existing fossil-fuel heating. You do not apply yourself: the MCS certified installer does, which is us.
Do I need planning permission for a heat pump in Lee?
The answer turns on the property and where the outdoor unit would sit. Historic England lists about 6 buildings and structures within half a mile of the centre of Lee. A heat pump on a house can be permitted development if it meets the conditions, including the MCS noise check, but not within the grounds of a listed building, and in a conservation area the outdoor unit can’t face a road. Where necessary, we check with Test Valley council, which is typically the planning authority for Lee.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line for problems that cannot wait for a planned visit. Call 07833 053749 and tell us what’s happened.
When will I hear back?
The same working day. After that, we agree a survey, diagnosis or installation date that suits you, and you get a fixed price before any work goes ahead.
How much does an air source heat pump cost?
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.
How do you keep the place clean during the work?
Floors and furniture near the work are covered with dust sheets before any work starts, and the area is kept tidy throughout. Before we leave, we clear up and run through the work with you.
Which type of heat pump is right for my home?
Air-to-water suits homes with radiators and a cylinder; air-to-air suits rooms that need heating and cooling. The survey helps decide. We install both types.
Air source heat pumps in Lee: the local picture
Lee is within about 3 miles of the coast. For a heat pump near the sea, ask about any coastal protection option the manufacturer offers. About 76% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to the 2021 Census. Detached and semi-detached houses usually have room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder.
Sizing comes from the heat each room loses on a cold day, not from the size of the old boiler.
Lee is about 2 miles south of Romsey, in Hampshire. Whatever kind of property you have in Lee, we can help with air source heat pumps. We reply to enquiries the same working day, and there’s a 24/7 emergency line. 683 places in Hampshire are on our list, large and small. We also work in Guildford, about 44 miles from Lee.
If your postcode is in SO51, you’re inside the area we cover. Lee Lane and Lee Church Lane and the roads off them are all inside our area. Close to Lee, our area also takes in Ashfield (1 mile east), Toothill (1 mile east), Upton (1 mile south-east), Nursling (1 mile south-east) and Rownhams (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (10 miles north-east), Eastleigh (6 miles east), Fareham (15 miles south-east) and Totton (3 miles south).
Local landmarks in Lee
The nearest railway station is Romsey station, about 2.4 miles north. A little further out are King Johns House (2.3 miles north) and Romsey Community Hospital (2.3 miles north). Open spaces near Lee include Testwood Lakes.
How the job changes from property to property
Air-to-air heat pumps
Since 2025, air-to-air heat pumps can also be permitted development in England, subject to the conditions. A unit used solely for cooling isn’t covered, so check with the council.
Hot water cylinders
An air-to-water heat pump heats hot water through a cylinder. The survey looks at where it can go, especially if you have a combi boiler.
How the visit works
Everything the job needs comes with us, from tools and test equipment to ladders and dust sheets. You only need to give us clear access to the units, or their planned positions, and to the fuse board. The visit takes several days for an air-to-water system with a new cylinder, less for an air-to-air system. Somewhere like Lee, it helps to know about lanes, gates and where to park.
- We talk through your home, your current heating and what you want from a heat pump.
- The survey measures heat loss room by room and looks at radiators, hot water and the best spot for the outdoor unit.
- A fixed-price quote follows, setting out the system, any grant that applies and the VAT.
- Installation covers the outdoor unit, the indoor connections and the controls.
- The system is commissioned and registered under MCS, and we show you how to use it.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, high walls or locked plant areas
- Mention any managing agent or landlord rules we need to follow
- Make sure we can reach the outdoor unit, or where it will go
Getting a price
Every quote starts with a look at the job, either on a site survey or, for simple jobs, from your photos and details. After that, we send a fixed price so you know the cost before we begin.
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Signs you need air source heat pumps in Lee
Air-to-air systems interest people who want cooling in summer as well as heating. They warm rooms directly through indoor units and switch to cooling in warm weather. The grant only applies in some cases, so we check first.
It’s time to call us if you are dealing with:
- Wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating
- Comparing heat pump types
- An oil, LPG or gas boiler near the end of its life
Live in one of the older houses around Church of St Boniface? Expect the survey to look closely at heat loss and at the building’s planning status.
What to look for in a quote
- What’s in the price and what isn’t
- Whether anyone has checked the property or the system first
- Whether you get F-Gas records where refrigerant is involved
A customer’s words
“Very professional from the initial survey through to installation. The engineer explained everything clearly and the quote was exactly what we paid. Would not hesitate to recommend AirCon Doctor.”
David W., Haywards Heath