Buckinghamshire · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Ludgershall, Buckinghamshire
For MCS certified installation of air source heat pumps for heating and hot water, with the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant applied for in Ludgershall, one call is all it takes: diagnosis, fixed price, work and sign-off. An F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, on Checkatrade.
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Safe owner checks
Keep a note of anything odd: error codes, noises, drips, smells or a drop in performance. It makes our diagnosis quicker, and a photo or a short video of the display is even better.
Before you call us about a fault, a few checks can save a visit: is the system in the right mode, is the set temperature sensible, are the remote’s batteries working and has the breaker tripped. If the breaker trips a second time, leave it off and ring 07833 053749 or drop us a line.
How we handle air source heat pumps in Ludgershall
Every installation starts with a heat loss survey. It shows how much heat each room needs on a cold day so the system is sized to match. Sizing by rule of thumb is not good enough. Typical jobs include wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating and working out whether radiators need upsizing, on hot water cylinders, radiator systems and underfloor heating.
Space for an outdoor unit is rarely an issue near Ludgershall, so the design comes down to heat loss, radiators and hot water.
Some warranty terms depend on the system being serviced regularly by a qualified engineer. Where yours does, a regular service with us keeps that side in order and each visit is recorded.
- Where
- Ludgershall (HP18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Certified
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Price guide
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Pricing
- Fixed, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Signs you need air source heat pumps in Ludgershall
For homes with no mains gas, heated by oil or LPG, a heat pump is well worth considering. 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.
These are the situations we see most often:
- Working out where a cylinder could go
- Radiators that may be too small for a heat pump
- Not knowing whether a grant applies
With Boarstall Tower about 3.1 miles south-west, it’s worth asking whether your own home is listed before planning a heat pump.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether they looked at the job before pricing it
- Exactly what the price includes, from supply and fitting to commissioning
- Whether the price is fixed or an estimate
FAQs for Ludgershall
Will you come out to Ludgershall?
Yes. Ludgershall is within the area we cover across London and the South East. We’re based in East Grinstead and plan each visit so the job can be finished in one trip where possible.
Does the Boiler Upgrade Scheme cover homes in Ludgershall?
Ludgershall is in England, where the Boiler Upgrade Scheme runs. It gives £7,500 towards an air-to-water or ground source heat pump, or £2,500 towards an air-to-air heat pump that replaces the fossil-fuel heating and meets the whole home’s heating need. As an MCS certified installer, we apply for it on your behalf.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. We offer maintenance contracts, with visits at the interval your system and the manufacturer need. Each visit is written up, with F-Gas records where refrigerant work is involved.
Who has to arrange F-Gas leak checks?
Whoever operates the equipment, together with the technicians who service it. Larger systems need regular checks: at least every 12 months from 5 tCO2e and every 6 months from 50 tCO2e. We’ll work out which band applies to yours.
Will I get records for the system?
Yes. You get a written record of each visit, including F-Gas records for any refrigerant work. File them with the system’s paperwork.
How long does a heat pump installation take?
As a guide, it takes a few days for most air-to-water installations, with air-to-air systems often quicker. The programme is planned to keep time without heating short, and we explain it in advance.
Can I do the refrigerant work myself?
The refrigerant side has to be done by a qualified engineer working for an F-Gas certified company. That’s a legal requirement, and manufacturers expect it for their warranty too. We can quote for the whole job, from supply to commissioning.
What air conditioning will not do
Not every problem is solved by air source heat pumps, and we’d rather say so up front. It will not put right:
- Getting planning permission or listed building consent on your behalf
- Grants for hybrid systems or replacements of low-carbon systems
- Formal advice on VAT for your situation
If in doubt, phone us on 07833 053749 or drop us a line and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we work on in Ludgershall
- Underfloor heating
- Radiator systems
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Hot water cylinders
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
Heat pumps in Ludgershall: local notes
About 85% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to the last census (2021). Detached and semi-detached houses typically have room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder. Ludgershall’s centre is no more than about a third of a mile from the Ludgershall Conservation Area. Listed buildings are part of the picture here: about 26 within half a mile of the centre, such as Church of St Mary (grade I). So the heat pump survey asks two extra questions here: is the home listed, and is it inside a conservation area?
Older homes near Church of St Mary may need extra checks for planning and heat loss before a heat pump is designed.
Ludgershall is about 6 miles south-east of Bicester, in Buckinghamshire. Anywhere in HP18, our engineers can take on air source heat pumps. Ludgershall is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire we cover for homes and businesses. Our Guildford page covers places nearby (46 miles or so).
From High Street, Salters Lane and Bicester Road to the smaller roads in between, nowhere is left out. If your postcode is in HP18, you’re inside the area we cover. Close to Ludgershall, our area also takes in Piddington (1 mile west), Brill (2 miles south), Grendon Underwood (2 miles north-east), Blackthorn (3 miles north-west) and Edgcott (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (10 miles east), Buckingham (10 miles north), Elmhurst (10 miles east) and Southcourt (10 miles east).
Landmarks near Ludgershall
Other landmarks nearby include Bicester Community Hospital (5.8 miles north-west). The countryside around Ludgershall includes Upper Ray Meadows.
What happens on the day
Think of the visit in three stages: diagnose, treat and sign off. First comes a careful look at the system or the space, then we do the work, and finally we test, record and explain. Most of the time goes on the middle part, which takes a few days for most air-to-water installations, with air-to-air systems often quicker. A few photos help us make the most of a visit to Ludgershall.
- First we find out about the property, the heating you have now and what you are hoping for.
- The survey measures heat loss room by room and looks at radiators, hot water and the best spot for the outdoor unit.
- We send a fixed-price quote that shows the equipment, the grant position and the VAT.
- Installation covers the outdoor unit, the indoor connections and the controls.
- Once it’s running correctly, the MCS certificate is issued and we show you the settings.
Before we arrive
- Mention any roof access, ladders or high-level work
- Plan for pets to be kept clear during the visit
- Tell us about any building rules, permits or sign-in
Getting a quote
To help us quote: the address and the type of property, pictures of the rooms or units, the make and model of any existing system and anything you’ve noticed, such as an error code or a noise. Once you have those, ring us on 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form.
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What a customer said
“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