Oxfordshire · Heat pump installation
Middle Aston air source heat pumps
For air source heat pumps in Middle Aston, one call is all it takes, from the first look to sign-off. F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved and Checkatrade members.
- Comparing heat pump types
- Checking whether planning permission is needed
- Finding a place for the outdoor unit
When to call us in Middle Aston
Air-to-air systems interest people who want cooling in summer as well as heating. They heat rooms through wall, floor or ceiling units, and can cool them when it’s hot. The grant only applies in some cases, so we check first.
Look out for these signs:
- Finding a place for the outdoor unit
- Replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump
- A boiler that is getting old
Sizing comes from the heat each room loses on a cold day, not from the size of the old boiler.
What your quote should include
- Whether the quote is a fixed price
- How extra work would be agreed if they find something unexpected
- Whose warranty applies, and on what terms
Air source heat pumps in Middle Aston, done properly
We begin with a room-by-room heat loss survey. That tells us how much heat the home needs, room by room so the system is sized to match. Guesswork leads to systems that are too big or too small. If you’re dealing with questions about listed buildings or conservation areas and finding a place for the outdoor unit, we can help.
If your home in or near Middle Aston is heated by oil, LPG or electric heaters with no mains gas, an extra £1,500 is available through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme until March 2027.
Whatever the visit, you get a written record: commissioning details and F-Gas records for a new system, a note of the fault and the fix for a repair, or a service record. File it with the manual so it’s to hand next time.
- Location
- Middle Aston (OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price guide
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Credentials
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Replies
- We reply the same working day
- Pricing
- Fixed, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Towns and villages near Middle Aston
What else we do in Middle Aston
The process
There’s very little for you to do 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. At the end, we tidy up and run through the work with you. A note on how to find the property and where to park makes a visit to Middle Aston easier.
- First, a chat about the property and your goals for the heating.
- The survey checks heat loss, emitters, hot water and the outdoor unit position.
- You get our view on the right type for the house, and on whether the Boiler Upgrade Scheme applies.
- We install the heat pump and connect it up.
- We commission it, complete the MCS certificate and show you how to use it.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know if the building has a permit or sign-in process
- Unlock any gate, garage or side passage we need
- Mention any roof access, ladders or high-level work
Ask for a quote
Photos are enough for some jobs; others need a visit first. Bigger systems, commercial sites and awkward pipe routes are normally surveyed on site. Either way, you get a fixed price before any work is booked.
Related advice
How we price air source heat pumps
You will get a fixed price before work begins. It’s based on:
- The equipment or parts the job needs
- The distance and route between the indoor and outdoor units
- What we find on the survey or diagnosis
Our prices page shows typical ranges, but each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed-price quote, phone us on 07833 053749 or drop us a line, and we will explain what it covers.
Asking for a quote
You don’t need the technical terms. It helps if you can send:
- A close-up of the unit’s label showing the model number
- Wide photos of the room or the existing unit
- Where the outdoor unit is, or where you’d like it
For a fixed-price quote, call us on 07833 053749 or use the quote form and tell us about the property and what you need. A few pictures make it quicker. You will hear back from us the same working day.
What happens if it’s left?
Permitted development rules can change, and conditions vary between properties. We look at the planning position early, so there are no surprises, including conservation areas, listed buildings and Article 4 directions. Small faults tend to grow, so it’s worth dealing with them early.
The cost depends on the type of system and how many units are involved, how easy the units are to reach and what the work involves. We give you a fixed price before we start, so you know where you stand.
What you get with us
- Manufacturer’s warranty terms explained on your quote
- MCS certified heat pump installers
- An F-Gas certified company, as the law requires
- Members of Checkatrade
Middle Aston: your questions answered
Can I fit a heat pump in Middle Aston without planning permission?
The answer turns on the property and where the outdoor unit would sit. Historic England lists about 5 buildings and structures within half a mile of the centre of Middle Aston. 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 needed, we check with the local planning authority (for Middle Aston, usually Cherwell council).
Do you cover smaller places like Middle Aston?
We do. Villages and hamlets get the same service as the bigger towns. Visits to smaller places are planned so the engineer arrives with what the job needs.
Do I need to service the system to keep the warranty?
It can, for some brands. Read the manufacturer’s terms, or send us the make and model and we will explain them, and book the service at the interval they recommend.
Are you F-Gas certified?
We are an F-Gas certified company, with NICEIC approval for electrical work and MCS certification for heat pumps. We are members of Checkatrade too.
Is the equipment covered by a warranty?
The manufacturer provides it, on its own terms. Some terms depend on regular servicing by a qualified engineer, so keep your service records.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. For anything urgent, such as a system failing in a server room or water leaking from a unit, ring our 24/7 line and we will tell you what to do first.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Send details of the systems and how they’re used, and we will suggest a schedule with a fixed price. Leak checks required by the F-gas rules can be built in for larger systems.
Homes in Middle Aston and heat pumps
VOA council tax data show about 34% of homes in the Middle Aston area were built in 2000 or later, and about 79% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to the last census (2021). Lower heat loss in recent homes often means a smaller heat pump and fewer radiator changes. Finding room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder is seldom a problem in homes like these.
Period properties close to Church of St Peter and St Paul can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first.
Middle Aston is about 7 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Our engineers cover Middle Aston for air source heat pumps, along with the rest of Oxfordshire. Middle Aston is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we work. Guildford, roughly 57 miles off, has its own page on this site.
Work in OX25 follows the same survey, fixed-price quote and written records as everywhere else we cover. Close by, we work in Steeple Aston (1 mile south), North Aston (1 mile north), Duns Tew (1 mile north-west), Dane Hill (2 miles north) and Steeple Barton (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Oxford (13 miles south), Banbury (9 miles north), Bicester (7 miles east) and Witney (13 miles south-west).
Around Middle Aston
Locally, jobs take us to houses, flats and workplaces close to Red Lion pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Heyford station, about 1.5 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Deddington Castle (2.9 miles north).
From one of our customers
“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