Isle of Wight · Heat pump installation
Nettlestone air source heat pumps
Air source heat pumps for Nettlestone and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed-price quote, the work and written records. Ask us for a fixed-price quote.
- A boiler that is getting old
- Finding a place for the outdoor unit
- Moving away from fossil-fuel heating
After we’ve gone
Aftercare is straightforward, and it helps at the next service:
- Let the heat pump run steadily, as set up at handover
- Find out the grant position at the survey
- Know the servicing conditions in your warranty
Now and then in cold weather, the outdoor unit defrosts itself. It may give off steam or sound different for a few minutes and it’s part of how the system works.
Do not cover radiators with furniture or heavy curtains, as the system relies on them giving out heat.
Air source heat pumps in Nettlestone
Heat pumps run at lower flow temperatures than most boilers which means some radiators may need upsizing. We check each radiator against the room’s heat loss, and the quote sets it out. If you’re dealing with finding a place for the outdoor unit and questions about listed buildings or conservation areas, we can help.
Homes around Nettlestone normally have room outside for a heat pump, so the design comes down to heat loss, radiators and hot water.
Looking after a system is mostly common sense: keep the outdoor unit clear, follow the manufacturer’s guidance on cleaning and book a service at the interval they recommend. It also keeps you on the right side of any warranty terms that ask for servicing.
- Where
- Nettlestone (PO34)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Price guide
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Quotes
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Response
- We reply the same working day
- Approvals
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What else we do in Nettlestone
System by system
Air-to-water heat pumps
Air-to-water systems work at lower temperatures than boilers, which is why radiator sizing is part of the survey.
Hot water cylinders
The cylinder size depends on how much hot water the household uses.
When to call us in Nettlestone
Some people want to move away from burning fossil fuels at home. With a heat pump, the heat comes from the air outside and the system runs on electricity, which is why it fits that aim.
If any of these sounds familiar, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Checking eligibility for a heat pump grant
- Working out where a cylinder could go
- Working out whether radiators need upsizing
Period properties close to St. Helen's Church can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the quote is a fixed price
- Why the equipment they’re quoting suits the job
- Whose warranty applies, and on what terms
Heat pumps in Nettlestone: local notes
Nettlestone is within about 1 mile of the coast. Coastal sites are worth mentioning at the survey, as salt air affects the outdoor unit and its fixings. About 80% 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.
Historic houses such as Nunwell House, about 2.8 miles south-west, are a reminder that listed homes need consent before a heat pump goes in.
Nettlestone is about 2 miles east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Wherever you are in the PO34 postcode area, our engineers can take on air source heat pumps. Nettlestone is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight we cover for homes and businesses. You can also see our page for Worthing, roughly 32 miles from Nettlestone.
Main roads around Nettlestone include the B3340, which makes travel easy. Whether you are on Caws Avenue, Willowtree Drive and Ashtree Way or anywhere close by, our engineers can take on the work. Other places close to Nettlestone include Seaview (1 mile north), Pondwell (1 mile north-west), Spring Vale (1 mile north-west), Puckpool (1 mile north-west) and Westridge (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Newport (8 miles west), Cowes (9 miles west), Sandown (5 miles south-west) and Shanklin (6 miles south-west). Remote and island properties need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you phone us on 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form.
Around Nettlestone
Around Nettlestone, our work takes us to homes and businesses near The Vine Inn. For rail, the closest station is Smallbrook Junction station, roughly 1.8 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Sandown Castle (4.1 miles south) and Cothey Bottom Heritage Centre (1.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Alan Hersey Nature Reserve and Bembridge Down.
Nettlestone: your questions answered
Will you come out to Nettlestone?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Send a few details and photos, and we reply the same working day.
Is a heat pump in Nettlestone permitted development?
The answer turns on the property and where the outdoor unit would sit. Central Nettlestone sits inside a conservation area. 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 the planning department at Isle of Wight council, normally the authority for Nettlestone first.
Why use an F-Gas certified company?
For refrigerant work, both the engineer and the company need the right F-gas credentials. It’s worth checking before you book and we’ll gladly show you ours.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes, always. We diagnose before we treat: the survey shows what’s needed, where things go and what access we need and the fixed price is built on it.
Do you provide F-Gas records?
Yes, on every job. New installations come with commissioning details, F-Gas records and warranty information, while repairs and services get a written note of what was found and done.
What accreditations do you have?
We’re an F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved for electrical work and MCS certified for heat pumps. We are also Checkatrade members.
Should I choose air-to-water or air-to-air?
Air-to-water heats radiators or underfloor heating and hot water; air-to-air heats rooms through indoor units and can cool them. Air-to-air doesn’t heat hot water, and we explain which suits your home.
The process
Think of the visit in three stages: diagnose, treat and sign off. First we check the system or the space against the plan, then we do the work, and finally we test, record and explain. The middle part takes longest, which takes a few days on site, depending on the cylinder, the radiators and the pipework involved. A few pictures help us make the most of a visit to Nettlestone.
- First we find out about the property, the heating you have now and what you’re hoping for.
- On the visit we calculate what every room loses on a cold day, then check the radiators, room for a cylinder and outdoor unit options.
- You get a fixed-price quote, with any grant you are eligible for and the VAT explained.
- Fitting day: the outdoor unit is placed, the indoor side connected and the controls set up.
- The system is commissioned and registered under MCS, and we show you how to use it.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets and children away from the work area
- Move furniture away from the wall where we’ll be working
- Arrange for someone to be there to let us in
Ask for a quote
Every quote starts with a look at the job, either on a site survey or, for simple jobs, from your photos and details. Then you get a fixed price so you know the cost before we begin.
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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