West Berkshire · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in Longlane
For air source heat pumps in Longlane, choose an F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved company. A fixed price before we start, and a 24/7 emergency line.
- Questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
- Finding a place for the outdoor unit
- Replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump
How we handle air source heat pumps in Longlane
Until 31 March 2027, a heat pump installed in residential accommodation carries 0% VAT, with 5% from 1 April 2027. This is HMRC’s energy-saving materials relief, which applies to homes rather than businesses, and for air-to-air systems we confirm the VAT on your quote. This is general information, not tax advice. If the problem is moving away from fossil-fuel heating and deciding on the outdoor unit position, we can sort it out.
Older and listed homes in villages like Longlane need extra care, and permitted development does not cover listed buildings, so we check consent first.
Any work on the refrigerant circuit is recorded: the work carried out, the refrigerant involved and the quantities. File them with the system’s paperwork, as a manufacturer or a future engineer may ask to see them.
- Location
- Longlane (RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Typical price
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Credentials
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Pricing
- Fixed after a survey or pictures
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
How the job changes from property to property
Heat loss surveys
The survey works out the heat needed room by room. It’s the basis for sizing the heat pump and the radiators.
VAT on heat pumps
For air-to-air systems, HMRC’s view depends on the product and the situation, so we confirm the VAT on your quote.
Honest limits
We’d rather tell you now than sell you work that won’t help, so these are the things it will not cover:
- Grants for hybrid systems or replacements of low-carbon systems
- Insulation work, such as loft or cavity wall insulation
- Getting planning permission or listed building consent on your behalf
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or write to us at info@aircondoctor.co.uk and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Hot water cylinders
- Underfloor heating
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Radiator systems
Air source heat pumps around Longlane
The last census (2021) found about 85% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. Detached and semi-detached houses usually have room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder. About 51 miles out from central London, Longlane is part of the South East area we work across.
If your home is listed, like Shaw House about 2.7 miles south-west, listed building consent comes before any heat pump work. Period properties close to Holy Trinity can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first.
Longlane is about 3 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. If you need air source heat pumps in Longlane, please call us on 07833 053749 for a fixed-price quote. Our area covers London and the South East, including Longlane. 155 places in West Berkshire are on our list, large and small. Our Guildford page covers places nearby (33 miles or so).
Postcode districts we cover here: RG18. Our engineers work on Sandy Close, Long Lane and Curridge Piece and the roads around them. Close to Longlane, our area also takes in Curridge (1 mile west), Hermitage (1 mile north-east), Wellhouse (1 mile east), Oare (1 mile north) and Little Hungerford (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Newbury (4 miles south-west), Thatcham (3 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles east) and Speenhamland (3 miles south-west).
What’s near Longlane
In Longlane, that means homes and buildings near The Bunk Inn. Longlane’s nearest station is Newbury Racecourse station, roughly 3.3 miles south. Nearby you will also find West Berkshire Community Hospital (2.7 miles south) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Longlane includes Snelsmore Common.
Why it’s worth doing now in Longlane
Choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air is easier with the facts. Air-to-water heats radiators and hot water, and can attract a £7,500 grant where eligible; air-to-air heats and cools rooms, and only qualifies for £2,500 under strict conditions, and we explain which fits your home. Booking before summer means the work in Longlane is done before the hot weather.
Our prices page shows typical ranges, but each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a fixed-price quote, and we’ll explain what it covers.
Why choose AirCon Doctor in Longlane
- One number for homes and businesses across London and the South East
- Clear warranty information from the manufacturer
- Emergency calls taken 24/7
- Every job looked at before it’s priced
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day. Just let us in and point us to the units, or to where they’ll be fitted, and the rest is down to us. Before we leave, the area is tidied and we explain what we’ve done. We agree a date with you and plan the visit to Longlane so we arrive with what’s needed.
- Step one is understanding the house, how it’s heated today and what you’d like to change.
- We survey the home room by room for heat loss, and check the emitters, hot water and outdoor unit position.
- The price comes back fixed and in writing, with the grant and VAT shown line by line.
- Fitting day: the outdoor unit is placed, the indoor side connected and the controls set up.
- We commission the heat pump, complete the MCS paperwork and talk you through the controls.
How to prepare
- Give us access to the outside wall, roof or yard where the outdoor unit sits
- Name a contact who can meet us at the agreed time
- Keep pets and children away from the work area
Ask for a quote
VAT is set out clearly on every quote, with the rate that applies to your job. VAT can differ between homes and businesses and between kinds of work, so we confirm it on the quote. For a fixed-price quote, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Longlane questions
Do you cover Longlane for air source heat pumps?
Yes. Longlane is one of the places we cover. To start, phone 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier with a few photos.
Do you cover smaller places like Longlane?
We do. Villages and hamlets get the same service as the bigger towns. A few pictures and the postcode are enough to get things started.
Can I get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant?
It depends on your home and the system. The scheme gives £7,500 for eligible air-to-water or ground source systems, and £2,500 for air-to-air only under strict conditions, and we check before you commit.
Can landlords and managing agents book you?
Yes. Homeowners, landlords, agents and businesses all book us across London and the South East. Let us know who the records should go to.
Which manufacturers do you install and repair?
Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, Fujitsu, Panasonic, Toshiba, LG, Samsung, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Hitachi and others. For a new system, we suggest the make and model that suit the property and tell you why.
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.
Do I need planning permission for a heat pump?
Many installations on houses in England fall under permitted development, subject to the rules. Listed buildings and their curtilages are excluded, and listed building consent is a separate matter. We check what applies to you.
What else we do in Longlane
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