Oxfordshire · Heat pump installation
Letcombe Bassett air source heat pumps
For heat pump installation in Letcombe Bassett, one call is all it takes, from the first look to sign-off. F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved and Checkatrade members.
- Working out where a cylinder could go
- Questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
- Checking emitters for a heat pump
Air source heat pumps in Letcombe Bassett, done properly
Hot water from an air-to-water system is stored in a cylinder. If you have a combi boiler and no cylinder, the survey looks at where one could go. With air-to-air, hot water has to come from something else. The work covers homes heated by oil, LPG or gas, air-to-water heat pumps and radiator systems, and people most often call us about finding a place for the outdoor unit and choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air.
For a home around Letcombe Bassett that is off mains gas and heated by oil or LPG, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme adds an extra £1,500 until March 2027 for an air source or ground source heat pump.
Warranty on the equipment is the manufacturer’s own, on the manufacturer’s terms, and we set them out on your quote. Terms differ from brand to brand, so we go through them with you rather than leave you to find the small print.
- Place
- Letcombe Bassett (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Pricing
- Fixed after a survey or photos
- Credentials
- NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified, MCS
- Replies
- On the working day you ask
- Typical price
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Letcombe Bassett
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme has made people ask whether their home could qualify. Eligibility depends on the property, the system and the scheme rules, so we check before you commit.
Reasons to give us a call include:
- Moving away from fossil-fuel heating
- Comparing heat pump types
- No space for a hot water cylinder
Live in one of the older houses around Church of St Michael? Expect the survey to look closely at heat loss and at the building’s planning status.
What to look for in a quote
- Whose warranty applies, and on what terms
- Whether anyone has checked the property or the system first
- What records you get at the end
Towns and villages near Letcombe Bassett
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What happens on the day
The work area is kept tidy throughout, with dust sheets down and offcuts and packaging cleared up. If we need to drill through a wall, we agree the spot with you first. 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. We plan the trip to Letcombe Bassett around you.
- First we find out about the property, the heating you have now and what you’re hoping for.
- A heat loss survey works out how much heat each room needs, and we look at the radiators, the cylinder space and where the outdoor unit could go.
- The price comes back fixed and in writing, with the grant and VAT shown line by line.
- We fit the outdoor unit and connect it to the heating, hot water and controls.
- We commission the heat pump, complete the MCS paperwork and talk you through the controls.
How to prepare
- Let us know if the units are on a roof, a high wall or in a locked area
- Plan for pets to be kept clear during the visit
- Let us know if the building has a permit or sign-in process
Getting a price
For air source heat pumps in Letcombe Bassett, phone 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form. Let us know the type of property and what you need, and send a few pictures if you can. We reply the same working day.
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Heat pumps in Letcombe Bassett: local notes
The Valuation Office Agency’s council tax figures show about 31% of homes in the Letcombe Bassett area were built in 2000 or later. Newer homes normally lose less heat, which tends to suit a heat pump well.
Every heat pump design starts with a room-by-room heat loss calculation.
Letcombe Bassett is about 3 miles south-west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Our engineers cover Letcombe Bassett for air source heat pumps, along with the rest of Oxfordshire. Across Oxfordshire, we cover 443 places, and Letcombe Bassett is one of them. Guildford, roughly 44 miles off, has its own page on this site.
We cover every part of the OX12 postcode area and the roads nearby. From Gramp's Hill, Forsters Lane and Bassett Road to the smaller roads in between, the whole area is covered. Places around Letcombe Bassett that are also on our list: Letcombe Regis (1 mile north-east), Childrey (2 miles north-west), East Challow (2 miles north), West Challow (2 miles north) and Wantage (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (10 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles north-east), Carterton (15 miles north) and Grove (3 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Letcombe Bassett
Open spaces near Letcombe Bassett include Chain Hill and Letcombe Valley.
Keeping the system healthy
Simple habits make a real difference. Our advice:
- Leave indoor units unobstructed
- Use the settings explained at handover
- Look at insulation alongside the heat pump
If anything doesn’t seem right after installation, phone us on 07833 053749 or write to us at info@aircondoctor.co.uk and we’ll look into it. A yearly service is a good habit.
Keep the outdoor unit clear of leaves, plants and stored items. Airflow is what it runs on, so keep it clear all year.
Letcombe Bassett: your questions answered
Is a heat pump in Letcombe Bassett permitted development?
That depends on the building and where the outdoor unit goes. The centre of Letcombe Bassett is in the Letcombe Bassett 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 Vale of White Horse council, which is typically the planning authority for Letcombe Bassett.
Is Letcombe Bassett within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and hamlets get the same service as the bigger towns. Send a few details and pictures, and we reply the same working day.
Can I get a grant for an air-to-air heat pump?
Sometimes, and the amount is £2,500 rather than £7,500. It must replace fossil-fuel heating and meet the full heating demand of a home, installed by an MCS certified installer.
Will you work on another installer’s system?
Yes. We work on systems fitted by other installers as well as our own from all the leading brands. Tell us the make and model and send any paperwork you have.
Why use an F-Gas certified company?
Anyone installing, repairing or servicing the refrigerant side must be qualified, and their company certified. It’s worth checking before you book and we’ll gladly show you ours.
How soon will you get back to me?
The same working day. Then we agree a date that works for you, with a fixed price before work starts.
Should I choose air-to-water or air-to-air?
Air-to-water heats radiators or underfloor heating and hot water; air-to-air heats rooms through indoor units and can cool them. With air-to-air, hot water needs another source, and we explain which suits your home.
What happens if it’s left?
A sudden boiler failure rarely leaves room to plan a heat pump properly. Planning ahead gives time for the heat loss survey, the design and the grant application while the old heating still works. A dirty or faulty system works harder and costs more to run.
Putting several jobs into one visit often makes better use of the time. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at and we will price it together.
Why choose AirCon Doctor in Letcombe Bassett
- A site survey and a fixed-price quote
- Electrical work covered by our NICEIC approval
- We diagnose before we treat
- MCS certified heat pump installers
Take a look at how installs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
What a customer said
“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