Isle of Wight · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Newtown, Isle of Wight
F-Gas certified and NICEIC approved, we cover Newtown for MCS certified installation of air source heat pumps for heating and hot water, with the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant applied for. Fixed-price quotes and a 24/7 emergency line.
- Questions about listed buildings or conservation areas
- Checking eligibility for a heat pump grant
- A boiler that is getting old
FAQs for Newtown
Does the Boiler Upgrade Scheme cover homes in Newtown?
Newtown is in England, where the Boiler Upgrade Scheme runs. 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. We hold MCS certification, so the application is ours to make for you.
Is a heat pump in Newtown permitted development?
The answer turns on the property and where the outdoor unit would sit. The centre of Newtown is in a conservation area. 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 cannot face a road. Where necessary, we check with Isle of Wight council, which is typically the planning authority for Newtown.
What’s the price of a heat pump installation?
Air-to-water systems are £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before any grant. The final price depends on the heat loss survey, the radiators and the cylinder and the quote is fixed.
Will my radiators work with a heat pump?
The heat loss survey answers that, room by room. Rooms where the radiator is big enough stay as they are and any changes are in the quote.
Which brands do you work with?
The main ones, including Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, Fujitsu, Panasonic, Toshiba, LG, Samsung, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Hitachi. For a new system, we suggest the make and model that suit the property and tell you why.
How long will it take to install a heat pump?
An installation takes a few days for most air-to-water installations, with air-to-air systems often quicker. We confirm the timing after the survey, so call 07833 053749 or write to us at info@aircondoctor.co.uk to arrange one.
What’s the difference between air-to-water and air-to-air heat pumps?
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.
How we handle air source heat pumps in Newtown
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 anything that needs changing is in the quote. If you are dealing with questions about where the outdoor unit can go and working out where a cylinder could go, we can sort it out.
Older and listed homes in villages like Newtown need extra care, and permitted development doesn’t cover listed buildings, so consent comes first.
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, because it helps with any later warranty question.
- Place
- Newtown (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Credentials
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Quote
- Fixed-price quote after a site survey
- Guide price
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Air source heat pumps around Newtown
Newtown is within about 1 mile of the coast. Salt air is hard on outdoor units, so a heat pump near the sea needs a sensible position and regular checks, and some models offer corrosion protection for coastal sites. About 35% of homes across Newtown and its surrounding area were built before 1919, according to Valuation Office Agency council tax records, and the last census (2021) found about 87% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. In older homes, the heat loss calculation is especially important, as solid walls and draughts change the size of heat pump needed. Detached and semi-detached houses typically have room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder.
Older homes near Holy Spirit Church may need extra checks for planning and heat loss before a heat pump is designed. With Swainston Manor about 1.6 miles south-east, it’s worth asking whether your own home is listed before planning a heat pump.
Newtown is about 4 miles west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Homes and businesses alike in Newtown, our engineers can help with air source heat pumps. You’ll hear back from us the same working day and our emergency line runs 24/7. Newtown is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we work for homes and businesses. Our Worthing page covers places nearby (44 miles or so).
Postcode districts we cover here: PO30. Places around Newtown that are also on our list: Locksgreen (1 mile east), Porchfield (1 mile north-east), Great Thorness (2 miles north-east), Forest Side (3 miles east) and Rew Street (4 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newport (4 miles east), Ryde (10 miles east), Cowes (5 miles north-east) and Sandown (11 miles east). Island and remote properties take a little more planning, so please mention your location when you phone us on 07833 053749 or email us.
Around Newtown
Nearby you’ll also find St Mary's Hospital (4 miles east) and Carisbrooke Castle (3.7 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Brighstone Down.
When it’s something else
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what this work cannot put right:
- Getting planning permission or listed building consent on your behalf
- Disconnecting or servicing a gas boiler
- Tax rulings, which only HMRC can give
If in doubt, give us a ring on 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on in Newtown
- Radiator systems
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Hot water cylinders
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Underfloor heating
- Air-to-water heat pumps
The process
If the system has to be off for part of the visit, we tell you before any work starts so it doesn’t catch you out. In a business, work can often be done one area at a time. The work takes several days for an air-to-water system with a new cylinder, less for an air-to-air system. Somewhere like Newtown, it helps to know about lanes, gates and where to park.
- 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.
- We explain which type of heat pump suits the home and whether a grant could apply.
- The system is installed and connected to the controls.
- After commissioning, you get the MCS certificate and a handover.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions near the property
- Let us know where the consumer unit is
- Mention any roof access, ladders or high-level work
Getting a price
To get a fixed-price quote, phone 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier with the address and a few details about the rooms or units involved. Photos help a lot. We reply to enquiries the same working day.
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After we have gone
Once we’ve finished, these simple steps help:
- Leave indoor units unobstructed
- Book a yearly service
- Check eligibility for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme early
If you were eligible for a grant, we handle the application and keep you updated, as the installer applies for it.
Leave space around the outdoor unit. Airflow is what it runs on, so keep it clear all year.
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Why it’s worth doing now in Newtown
The extra £1,500 for homes heated by oil or LPG with no mains gas is available until March 2027. If that applies to you, it’s worth asking about sooner rather than later. Waiting rarely makes an air conditioning problem smaller.
Our prices page shows typical ranges, but your price depends on the job in front of us. For a fixed-price quote, phone 07833 053749 or use the quote form, and we’ll talk you through it.
What you get with us
- MCS certification for heat pump work
- NICEIC approved for electrical work
- Covering London and the South East
- We reply to enquiries the same working day
Take a look at our cost guide or our accreditations.
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