Oxfordshire · Heat pump installation
Little Wittenham air source heat pumps
F-Gas certified and NICEIC approved, we cover Little Wittenham 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 any work starts, and a 24/7 emergency line.
- Not knowing whether a grant applies
- No space for a hot water cylinder
- Working out whether radiators need upsizing
Fixed-price quotes for air source heat pumps in Little Wittenham
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We look at:
- The distance and route between the indoor and outdoor units
- What we find on the survey or diagnosis
- Whether it’s a one-off job or part of a maintenance contract
No two properties are the same, so each one gets its own fixed-price quote. The system, the access, the pipe routes and the parts involved all make a difference.
Helping us quote
When you call or email, these details help:
- The postcode and whether it’s a home, flat or business
- The outdoor side of the property, including any roof or flat area
- The fuse board and where it is in the property
To help us quote: the address and the type of property, a few photos, the make and model of any existing system and any symptoms, from error codes to drips. Then phone us on 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form.
Air source heat pumps for homes and businesses in Little Wittenham
Many air source heat pumps can be installed as permitted development in England, without a planning application. The conditions include an outdoor unit of no more than 1.5 m³ and compliance with MCS 020(a), and the unit can’t be used solely for cooling or sit within the curtilage of a listed building. We check the rules for your property as part of the survey. The work covers air-to-water heat pumps, radiator systems and homes heated by oil, LPG or gas, and people most often call us about questions about listed buildings or conservation areas and not knowing whether a grant applies.
Older and listed homes in villages like Little Wittenham need extra care, because permitted development does not apply within the grounds of a listed building, so we check consent first.
Some warranty terms depend on the system being serviced regularly by a qualified engineer. If that applies to your system, booking the service on time keeps the record straight and each visit is recorded.
- Place
- Little Wittenham (OX14)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- Fixed after a survey or pictures
- Costs
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Credentials
- NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified, MCS
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
When something else is needed
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what this work cannot put right:
- Improving the building’s insulation
- A grant for a home that doesn’t meet the scheme rules
- Getting planning permission or listed building consent on your behalf
Not sure which it is? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on in Little Wittenham
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Radiator systems
- Underfloor heating
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Hot water cylinders
- Air-to-air heat pumps
After we’ve gone
A little care keeps the system in better shape. Our advice:
- File the MCS certificate safely
- Diary the next service
- Seal draughts where you can
Once commissioned, we register the installation with MCS and give you the certificate. Keep it with the manufacturer’s paperwork, as you may need it later.
Have the system serviced regularly. Your manufacturer’s warranty terms may say something about servicing.
How it works
Our engineers arrive at the time agreed with you and run through the plan before anything else. Floors and furniture near the work are covered with dust sheets, and anything electrical is made safe before work starts. On site, it takes a few days for most air-to-water installations, with air-to-air systems often quicker. Work in Little Wittenham is booked in advance at a time that suits you.
- You tell us about the home and what you want from a heat pump.
- The survey checks heat loss, emitters, hot water and the outdoor unit position.
- We recommend air-to-water or air-to-air and check the grant position.
- We install the heat pump and connect it up.
- After commissioning, you get the MCS certificate and a handover.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can reach the consumer unit or fuse board
- Keep pets and children away from the work area
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, high walls or locked plant areas
Getting a 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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Common questions in Little Wittenham
Do you cover smaller places like Little Wittenham?
Yes, and the size of the place makes no difference to how we work. A few pictures and the postcode are enough to get things started.
Will a heat pump in Little Wittenham need planning permission?
It comes down to the building and the spot chosen for the outdoor unit. The Little Wittenham Conservation Area takes in the middle of Little Wittenham. 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 the local planning authority (for Little Wittenham, normally South Oxfordshire council).
Does the grant cover air-to-air heat pumps?
Sometimes, and the amount is £2,500 rather than £7,500. The system has to replace the fossil-fuel heating and heat the whole home, installed by an MCS certified installer.
Does servicing affect my warranty?
For some brands, yes. Send us the make and model and we will tell you what the manufacturer expects and stick to the interval they set.
What does an air-to-water heat pump cost?
Air-to-water installations cost £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant. Air-to-air systems are priced after a survey, with the VAT confirmed on your quote.
Will my radiators work with 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 that need upsizing are set out in the quote.
Why use an F-Gas certified company?
Companies working on equipment that contains F gas must be certified by an approved body, and the engineers need their own qualifications. It means the refrigerant in your system is handled legally.
Air source heat pumps in Little Wittenham: the local picture
The last census (2021) found about 64% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. Detached and semi-detached houses typically have room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder.
With Brightwell Manor about 1.7 miles south-east, it’s worth asking whether your own home is listed before planning a heat pump. Older homes near Church of St Peter may need extra checks for planning and heat loss before a heat pump is designed.
Little Wittenham is about 3 miles north-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. If you need air source heat pumps in Little Wittenham, it’s easy to get a fixed-price quote: please phone us on 07833 053749 or send an email. We work across London and the South East, Little Wittenham included. Count every place we list in Oxfordshire and you reach 443, with Little Wittenham on the list. For properties nearby, see our Guildford page, about 38 miles away.
Our engineers cover all of the OX14 postcode area for air source heat pumps and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Little Wittenham: Dorchester (1 mile north-east), Brightwell-cum-Sotwell (2 miles south-east), Burcot (2 miles north), Shillingford (2 miles east) and Berinsfield (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Oxford (8 miles north), Didcot (3 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles north-west) and Thame (12 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Little Wittenham
The closest station to Little Wittenham is Appleford station, about 2.4 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Abingdon Community Hospital (5.5 miles north-west) and Brightwell Castle (1.7 miles south-east). Not far away are Mowbray Fields and Wittenham Clumps.
Towns and villages near Little Wittenham
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What a customer said
“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