Essex · Heat pump installation

Nevendon air source heat pumps

Our engineers work in Nevendon on MCS certified installation of air source heat pumps for heating and hot water, with the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant applied for. Diagnosis first, a fixed price and proper paperwork when we finish.

  • Finding a place for the outdoor unit
  • Not knowing whether a grant applies
  • No space for a hot water cylinder

Air source heat pumps across Nevendon

Signs you need air source heat pumps in Nevendon

Homes with electric heating sometimes look at heat pumps as an alternative. A survey shows whether a heat pump suits the property and what would need to change, and we explain the grant position for your home.

Common reasons people call us are:

  • Questions about where the outdoor unit can go
  • Planning and permitted development questions
  • Checking eligibility for a heat pump grant

Every heat pump design starts with a room-by-room heat loss calculation.

Questions to ask before you book

  • Whether anyone has checked the property or the system first
  • Exactly what the price includes, from supply and fitting to commissioning
  • Whose warranty applies, and on what terms

Our hiring checklist

Air source heat pumps for homes and businesses in Nevendon

For an air-to-water heat pump, the price is £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme can provide £7,500 towards an eligible air-to-water system in England and Wales and the installer makes the application. Eligibility depends on the property, so we confirm it before anything is agreed. The work covers radiator systems, homes heated by oil, LPG or gas and air-to-air heat pumps, and common reasons people get in touch are working out where a cylinder could go and deciding on the outdoor unit position.

Homes around Nevendon usually have room outside for a heat pump, so the design focuses on heat loss and radiators.

Looking after a system is mostly common sense: clear space around the outdoor unit, the cleaning the manual describes and a service at the recommended interval. That also helps where the warranty terms ask for regular servicing.

Where
Nevendon (SS12)
Region
Essex
Quotes
A fixed price before any work starts
Prices
£8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
Certified
NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified, MCS
Telephone
07833 053749
Last updated
30 October 2026

How the job changes from property to property

Air-to-air heat pumps

The £2,500 grant for air-to-air applies only when the system replaces the fossil-fuel heating and covers the whole home’s demand. It also has to be fitted by an MCS certified installer, in a home.

Hot water cylinders

Hot water from an air-to-water system is stored in a cylinder. Space for the cylinder is part of the survey particularly in homes with a combi boiler.

What a heat pump looks like in Nevendon

At about 28 miles from central London, Nevendon sits inside the area we cover across London and the South East.

If your home is one of the older properties near Church of All Saints, the survey checks whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before the outdoor unit position is chosen.

Nevendon is about 1 mile south of Wickford, in Essex. Our engineers cover Nevendon for air source heat pumps, along with the rest of Essex. Nevendon is one of 644 places in Essex where we work. Bromley, roughly 26 miles off, has its own page on this site.

The Chase, Fairway and Cranfield Park Road and the roads off them are all inside our area. All of SS12 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Nevendon: North Benfleet (1 mile south), Bowers Gifford (2 miles south), Pitsea (2 miles south-west), Tarpots (2 miles south-east) and Thundersley (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (10 miles north), Basildon (3 miles south-west), Brentwood (10 miles west) and Maldon (11 miles north-east).

What’s near Nevendon

Typical jobs here are in properties near The Bromfords School and Sixth Form College. Nevendon’s nearest station is Wickford station, about 1.4 miles north. A little further out are Basildon University Hospital (4.1 miles south-west) and Rayleigh Castle (3.4 miles east). Not far away are Shotgate Thickets.

Map of Nevendon © OpenStreetMap contributors

Why deal with it now?

The 0% VAT rate on heat pumps in homes runs until 31 March 2027, then 5% applies. If you are thinking about a heat pump, that date is worth knowing, though the right time also depends on your home and heating. A system that’s left with a fault, or without a service, typically costs more to run.

Typical ranges are on our prices page, but your price depends on the job in front of us. Call for a fixed-price quote, and we will talk you through it.

Why book with us

  • Enquiries answered the same working day
  • Covering London and the South East
  • Emergency calls taken 24/7
  • Warranty terms set out brand by brand

Read how installs are priced or our accreditations and certificates.

How the visit works

Refrigerant work is done by qualified engineers working for an F-Gas certified company, while the electrical side is covered by our NICEIC approval. On the day, both are in the same hands. The work takes a few days on site, depending on the cylinder, the radiators and the pipework involved. Seeing the property in pictures first means the trip to Nevendon can be planned properly.

  1. It begins with your house and the heating it relies on now.
  2. A heat loss survey is carried out, room by room.
  3. We design the system, check the radiators and cylinder and look at the outdoor unit position.
  4. A fixed-price quote explains the cost, the grant position and the VAT.
  5. We install, commission and register the system under MCS.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Mention any managing agent or landlord rules we need to follow
  • Clear access to the fuse board
  • Give us access to the outside wall, roof or yard where the outdoor unit sits

Getting a quote

Want a quote for air source heat pumps? Please call 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form and tell us about the job. We’ll talk you through the options and give you a fixed-price quote before anything is booked.

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Related advice

Questions from Nevendon

Can I get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant in Nevendon?

Nevendon is covered, as the scheme runs across England and Wales. The amount depends on the type of heat pump, and the survey confirms which applies. As an MCS certified installer, we apply for it on your behalf.

Do you cover smaller places like Nevendon?

Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. A few photos and the postcode are enough to get things started.

Which type of heat pump is right for my home?

Air-to-water suits homes with radiators and a cylinder; air-to-air suits rooms that need heating and cooling, and we help you choose. We install both types.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

Yes. From one rented home to commercial buildings, we work the same way: a look first, a fixed-price quote and written records.

Why use an F-Gas certified company?

Certification shows a business is approved to work on systems that hold F gas refrigerant. That isn’t optional: it’s required by law, and AirCon Doctor is certified.

How quickly will you reply?

We reply to enquiries the same working day. If it’s an emergency, ring the 24/7 line instead.

Do you survey before quoting?

Yes. For simple jobs, pictures and a few details can be enough, while bigger systems and repairs that need testing get a visit.

A customer’s words

“Office air con broke down in the July heatwave. Called at 8am, engineer was here by noon and fixed within 2 hours. Brilliant emergency response. They now hold the service contract for the whole building.”

James T., Crawley, office manager

F-Gas certified companyRefrigerant work done and recorded properly
NICEIC approvedElectrical work certified
MCS certifiedHeat pump installations
Checkatrade memberVetted trade directory
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