Oxfordshire · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in Murcott
For heat pump installation in Murcott, choose an F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved company. Fixed-price quotes and a 24/7 emergency line.
- A boiler that is getting old
- Choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air
- No space for a hot water cylinder
Do you need air source heat pumps in Murcott?
Air-to-air systems interest people who want cooling in summer as well as heating. They warm rooms directly through indoor units, and can cool them when it’s hot. The grant only applies in some cases, so we check first.
Customers typically contact us when they notice one of these:
- Planning and permitted development questions
- Ageing boilers that will need replacing
- Moving away from fossil-fuel heating
A heat loss calculation decides the size of heat pump your home needs.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the quote shows VAT clearly
- Whether the price is fixed or an estimate
- What’s in the price and what isn’t
Air source heat pumps in Murcott
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. Typical jobs include no space for a hot water cylinder and working out whether radiators need upsizing, across hot water cylinders, underfloor heating and radiator systems.
For a home around Murcott that is off mains gas and heated by oil or LPG, an extra £1,500 is available through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme until March 2027, on top of the £7,500.
Each manufacturer sets its own warranty period. Daikin, for instance, gives a standard 2 years on split air conditioning, with longer extensions only on its air-to-water heat pumps. Whatever the brand, the manufacturer’s terms are explained on your quote.
- Place
- Murcott (OX5)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price guide
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Certified
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Quote
- Fixed-price quote after a site survey
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
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How the visit works
The visit has three parts, a bit like a doctor’s appointment: diagnose, treat and sign off. First comes a careful look at the system or the space, then the work itself, and finally we test, record and explain. Most of the time goes on the middle part, which takes a few days on site, depending on the cylinder, the radiators and the pipework involved. A few photos help us make the most of a visit to Murcott.
- Step one is understanding the house, how it’s heated today and what you’d like to change.
- A heat loss survey works out how much heat each room needs, and we look at the radiators, the cylinder space and where the outdoor unit could go.
- A fixed-price quote follows, setting out the system, any grant that applies and the VAT.
- We fit the outdoor unit and connect it to the heating, hot water and controls.
- We commission the heat pump, complete the MCS paperwork and talk you through the controls.
Preparing for the visit
- Have the make and model of any existing unit to hand
- Unlock any gate, garage or side passage we need
- Let us know if the units are on a roof, a high wall or in a locked area
Ask for a quote
Quotes don’t take long. Call or email with a few details and we will come back to you the same working day. If we need to see the property first, we book a survey at a time that works for you.
Related advice
What affects the cost of air source heat pumps
Every job gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- How many units are involved
- Access, including height, roofs and ladders
- The pipe route between the units
What you pay depends on the system and the number of rooms or units, the access and what the work involves. You get a fixed price before we start, so there are no surprises.
Asking for a quote
A few details help us quote accurately. With your enquiry, please include:
- Any error code or flashing light on the display
- The fuse board and where it is in the property
- A close-up of the unit’s label showing the model number
Our prices page gives typical ranges, but your quote is based on your job, because no two buildings, rooms or systems are the same. Once we have looked at the job, from pictures or on a survey, you get a fixed price. To get going, give us a ring on 07833 053749 or use the quote form.
Your questions about air source heat pumps in Murcott
Is a heat pump in Murcott permitted development?
The answer turns on the property and where the outdoor unit would sit. Historic England lists about 6 buildings and structures within half a mile of the centre of Murcott. On a house, an air source heat pump can often go ahead under permitted development, with an outdoor unit of no more than 1.5 cubic metres and an installation that meets MCS 020(a), which includes a noise check. Those rights don’t reach the grounds of a listed building, and conservation areas rule out walls or roofs facing a road. If that might affect you, we ask the planning department at Cherwell council, normally the authority for Murcott.
Does the Boiler Upgrade Scheme cover homes in Murcott?
Murcott is covered, as the scheme runs across England and Wales. 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. As an MCS certified installer, we apply for it on your behalf.
What does an air-to-water heat pump cost?
For air-to-water, the price is £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes) before any grant. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers £7,500 to eligible homes in England and Wales, and we confirm eligibility before you commit.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, any time. If something urgent happens, like water coming from a unit or a critical room overheating, call our 24/7 line and we’ll agree what happens next.
Whose job is it to check the system for leaks?
The F-gas rules share it between the equipment’s operator and the engineers who work on it. How often depends on the size of the refrigerant charge in tonnes of CO2 equivalent: at least yearly for 5 to under 50 tCO2e, and every 6 months for 50 to under 500 tCO2e.
Do you work in Murcott?
Yes. Our engineers work in Murcott, within the South East and London area we cover. Our base is in East Grinstead, West Sussex.
Which manufacturers do you install and repair?
We work with the leading brands, from Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin and Fujitsu to Panasonic, Toshiba, LG, Samsung, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Hitachi. Send us the make and model if you have it.
Air source heat pumps around Murcott
VOA council tax data show about 44% of homes across Murcott and its surrounding area were built in 2000 or later, and about 76% 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. Houses typically have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder.
Boarstall Tower lies about 2.7 miles east. Owners of listed homes need consent before a heat pump is fitted, so it’s one of our first questions.
Murcott is about 4 miles south of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Across the OX5 area, we can help with air source heat pumps. Count every place we list in Oxfordshire and you reach 443, with Murcott on the list. Our Guildford page covers places nearby (48 miles or so).
Jobs in OX5 are looked at, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Nearby, we also cover air source heat pumps in Fencott (1 mile north-west), Merton (1 mile north-west), Charlton-on-Otmoor (1 mile west), Upper Arncott (2 miles north-east) and Lower Arncott (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (7 miles south-west), Bicester (4 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south-west) and Witney (15 miles west).
Local landmarks in Murcott
Murcott’s nearest station is Islip station, about 3.7 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Bicester Community Hospital (4.1 miles north) and Bicester Avenue (3.5 miles north). The countryside around Murcott includes Otmoor RSPB reserve and Graven Hill.
What the work involves, system by system
VAT on heat pumps
Please treat this as general guidance rather than tax advice.
Air-to-air heat pumps
An air-to-air system heats rooms directly and can also provide cooling. Hot water needs a separate source so you will need another way to heat it.
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