West Berkshire · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Mill Green, West Berkshire
Need air source heat pumps in Mill Green? We look at the job first, give you a fixed-price quote and do the work at a time that suits you, finishing with proper records.
- Questions about where the outdoor unit can go
- Wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating
- Checking whether planning permission is needed
The process
Refrigerant work is done by qualified engineers working for an F-Gas certified company, and electrical work is done by us as NICEIC approved contractors. On the day, both are in the same hands. On site, it takes from a couple of days to around a week, depending on the system and how much of the heating changes. Pictures of the space and where the outdoor unit could go let us plan the work in Mill Green.
- We start with your plans and the property.
- 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.
- Installation follows on the agreed dates.
- We commission it, complete the MCS certificate and show you how to use it.
Getting ready for the visit
- Give us access to the outside wall, roof or yard where the outdoor unit sits
- Let us know where we can park and unload
- Clear access to the fuse board
How to get a quote
To help us quote: where the property is and what kind of building it is, a few photos, the brand and model of anything already fitted and anything you’ve noticed, such as an error code or a noise. Then call us on 07833 053749 or use the quote form.
Related advice
Air source heat pumps in Mill Green
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 cannot 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. If you are dealing with deciding which kind of heat pump suits the home and a boiler that’s getting old, we can sort it out.
In a place like Mill Green, some homes are listed, and permitted development does not cover listed buildings, so consent comes first.
Aftercare is simple, and most of it is in the manual: keep the outdoor unit clear, follow the manufacturer’s guidance on cleaning and book a service at the interval they recommend. That also helps where the warranty terms ask for regular servicing.
- Place
- Mill Green (RG19)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- Fixed after a survey or pictures
- Response
- We reply the same working day
- Approvals
- NICEIC and F-Gas, MCS
- Price guide
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Towns and villages near Mill Green
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How we price air source heat pumps
Your quote is based on your property. We consider:
- Whether the existing supply is suitable
- Which make and model is being fitted or worked on
- The distance and route between the indoor and outdoor units
What you pay reflects the actual work. That’s why we look at the job first, from photos or on a survey, and why the quote is fixed before work begins.
Asking for a quote
What to send for a quote:
- The rating plate or label on any existing unit
- Any previous service or F-Gas records
- Your consumer unit or fuse board
Photos are the fastest route to a quote: the room or the existing unit, the outside wall or roof where the outdoor unit sits or would go, and the label on any existing unit. Tell us the address and what you need, and many jobs can be priced from that.
Heat pumps in Mill Green: local notes
Census 2021 figures found about 74% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. Houses usually have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder. Listed buildings are part of the picture here: about 7 within half a mile of the centre, such as Tanhouse (grade II). So the heat pump survey asks two extra questions here: is the home listed, and is it inside a conservation area?
Period properties close to Church of St Peter can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first.
Mill Green is about 3 miles south of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Homes and businesses alike in Mill Green, our engineers can help with air source heat pumps. You will hear back from us the same working day and our emergency line runs 24/7. Count every place we list in West Berkshire and you reach 155, with Mill Green on the list. Guildford, roughly 30 miles off, has its own page on this site.
Jobs in RG19 are looked at, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Places around Mill Green that are also on our list: Headley (1 mile west), Goose Hill (1 mile east), Plastow Green (1 mile south), Crookham (1 mile north-east) and Heads Hill (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (4 miles north-west), Thatcham (3 miles north), Burghfield Common (8 miles east) and Speenhamland (5 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Mill Green
Locally, jobs take us to houses, flats and workplaces close to New Greenham Park and The Travellers Friend pub. The closest station to Mill Green is Thatcham station, roughly 2 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.6 miles north-west) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (1.7 miles west). Not far away are Ladle Hill and Thatcham Reed Beds.
What the work involves, system by system
Outdoor unit position and planning
Flats and blocks of flats have different limits, and Article 4 directions can remove rights. Listed buildings also need separate consent and we check what applies to you.
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.
Common questions in Mill Green
Does the Boiler Upgrade Scheme cover homes in Mill Green?
Yes, the scheme covers homes in England, including Mill Green, if they qualify. The grant is £7,500 for an air source (air-to-water) heat pump and £2,500 for an air-to-air system that replaces the existing fossil-fuel heating. The installer applies, and we’re MCS certified.
Do you cover smaller places like Mill Green?
Yes. Mill Green is within the area we cover across London and the South East. We are based in East Grinstead and plan each visit so the job can be finished in one trip where possible.
How much does an air source heat pump cost?
£8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes) for air-to-water, before the grant. Your price depends on the survey, the emitters and the hot water, and you get a fixed-price quote.
Can you set up regular servicing?
Yes. Send details of the systems and how they’re used, and we’ll suggest a schedule with a fixed price. Leak checks required by the F-gas rules can be built in for larger systems.
Do I need planning permission for a heat pump?
In England, many air source heat pumps on houses can be permitted development provided the conditions are met. These include an outdoor unit of no more than 1.5 m³, compliance with MCS 020(a), not being used solely for cooling and not being within the curtilage of a listed building.
Can I do the refrigerant work myself?
Not the refrigerant work. Under the F-gas rules, it must be done by qualified engineers from a certified company, and a new electrical circuit is notifiable building work unless a registered competent person does it.
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.
What we are called out for in Mill Green
Extensions, renovations and loft conversions are a natural time to rethink the heating. Pipework, radiators and space for a cylinder are easier to plan while work is going on.
It’s time to call us if you are dealing with:
- Ageing boilers that will need replacing
- Checking eligibility for a heat pump grant
- Deciding on the outdoor unit position
If your home is listed, like Shaw House about 4.6 miles north-west, listed building consent comes before any heat pump work.
What your quote should include
- Whether they looked at the job before pricing it
- How extra work would be agreed if they find something unexpected
- Whether they hold F-Gas company certification, not just individual qualifications
What a customer said
“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