Oxfordshire · Heat pump installation
Mapledurham air source heat pumps
For heat pump installation in Mapledurham, one call is all it takes, from the first look to sign-off. F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved and Checkatrade members.
- Moving away from fossil-fuel heating
- Ageing boilers that will need replacing
- Not knowing whether a grant applies
Air source heat pumps in Mapledurham, done properly
For an air-to-water heat pump, the price is £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant. In England and Wales, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers a £7,500 grant towards an eligible air-to-water installation, and as the installer we apply for it on your behalf. Eligibility depends on the property, so we confirm it before anything is agreed. The work covers air-to-air heat pumps, underfloor heating and hot water cylinders, and people most often call us about wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating and checking emitters for a heat pump.
Homes around Mapledurham typically have room outside for a heat pump, so the design focuses on heat loss and radiators.
Each manufacturer sets its own warranty period. For example, Daikin’s standard warranty on split air conditioning is 2 years, and its longer extensions apply to its air-to-water units only. Whatever the brand, the manufacturer’s terms are explained on your quote.
- Location
- Mapledurham (RG8, RG4, RG31)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Enquiries
- On the working day you ask
- Prices
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Credentials
- NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified, MCS
- Quote
- Fixed, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
System by system
Hot water cylinders
The cylinder size depends on how much hot water the household uses.
Radiators and underfloor heating
Underfloor heating suits a heat pump’s lower flow temperature, and we can connect to it where it’s already in.
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after it is simple, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Find out the grant position at the survey
- Keep to regular servicing
- Do not block radiators or indoor units with furniture
If you were eligible for a grant, we handle the application and keep you updated since the grant goes through the installer.
Do not cover radiators with furniture or heavy curtains, as the system relies on them giving out heat.
Your questions about air source heat pumps in Mapledurham
Is a heat pump in Mapledurham permitted development?
It comes down to the building and the spot chosen for the outdoor unit. There’s a conservation area, the Mapledurham Conservation Area, close to central Mapledurham. The permitted development rules for heat pumps leave out listed buildings and stop outdoor units going on road-facing walls or roofs in conservation areas. Anything outside the rules needs an application, and we raise it with West Berkshire council, which is normally the planning authority for Mapledurham first.
Do you cover smaller places like Mapledurham?
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.
What’s the price of a heat pump installation?
Air-to-water systems are £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before any grant. Your price depends on the survey, the emitters and the hot water and the quote is fixed.
Will skipping a service affect the warranty?
It can, for some brands. Read the manufacturer’s terms, or send us the make and model and we’ll explain them and stick to the interval they set.
Should I choose air-to-water or air-to-air?
Air-to-water replaces the boiler for heating and hot water, while air-to-air heats and cools rooms, and we help you choose. We install both types.
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump?
We find out during the survey. Where a radiator is already large enough, it stays and any changes are in the quote.
Can you look at a system you didn’t fit?
Yes. We start with a proper look and tell you honestly what we find, including anything about the original installation that needs putting right. Any work is priced before it goes ahead.
The process
Refrigerant work is done by qualified engineers working for an F-Gas certified company, while the electrical side is covered by our NICEIC approval. So on the day, you don’t need a separate electrician for the electrical side. The work takes from a couple of days to around a week, depending on the system and how much of the heating changes. Photos of the existing unit help with repairs and servicing in Mapledurham.
- It begins with your house and the heating it relies on now.
- Every room’s heat loss is worked out on site.
- The design covers the heat pump, emitters, hot water and outdoor unit.
- You get a fixed price, with any grant and the VAT set out.
- Then it’s fitted, commissioned and registered with MCS.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure we can reach the outdoor unit, or where it will go
- Let us know where the consumer unit is
- Tell us about any building rules, permits or sign-in
Ask for a quote
Quotes don’t take long. Send a few details and pictures, and we reply 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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Homes in Mapledurham and heat pumps
About 79% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to Census 2021 figures. Detached and semi-detached houses normally have room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder.
With Mapledurham House about 0.1 miles east, it’s worth asking whether your own home is listed before planning a heat pump. Older homes near Church of St Margaret and Bardolf Aisle may need extra checks for planning and heat loss before a heat pump is designed.
Mapledurham is about 3 miles west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. If you need air source heat pumps in Mapledurham, it’s easy to get a fixed-price quote: please ring us on 07833 053749 or email us. We work across London and the South East, Mapledurham included. Our list for Oxfordshire has 443 entries, and Mapledurham is one. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 26 miles away.
From St Mary's Avenue, Park Walk and The Short to the smaller roads in between, nowhere is left out. Jobs in RG8, RG4 and RG31 are looked at, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Close to Mapledurham, our area also takes in Purley on Thames (1 mile south-west), Trench Green (1 mile north-east), Tilehurst (2 miles south), Chazey Heath (2 miles east) and Norcot (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Didcot (12 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (7 miles north-east), Benson (10 miles north) and Wallingford (9 miles north-west).
Near you in Mapledurham
Around Mapledurham, our work takes us to homes and businesses near Roebuck pub, Round Copse and Denefield School and the streets around them. Mapledurham’s nearest station is Tilehurst station, about 1 mile south. Nearby you’ll also find Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.4 miles south-east) and Battle Hospital (2.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Mapledurham include South Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
What affects the cost of air source heat pumps
Our prices page gives typical ranges, but every job is priced on its own. The quote depends on:
- How far the pipework has to run, and where
- What electrical work the job needs
- The brand, model and parts involved
Whatever the property, the quote works the same way: what’s needed, how we reach it, the parts and the labour. Ask for a fixed-price quote and we’ll explain each part.
Helping us quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. With your enquiry, please include:
- A few photos of the room and the wall the unit is on, or will go on
- The address and the type of property
- The outdoor side of the property, including any roof or flat area
For a fixed-price quote, give us a ring on 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form with the address and a few details about the rooms or units involved. A few photos make it quicker. We reply to enquiries the same working day.
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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