Oxfordshire · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installers in North Hinksey
MCS certified installation of air source heat pumps for heating and hot water, with the boiler upgrade scheme grant applied for, in North Hinksey and nearby. Ask us for a fixed-price quote; we reply the same working day.
- Finding a place for the outdoor unit
- Plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump
- Working out where a cylinder could go
What affects the quote in North Hinksey
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We look at:
- What state the existing equipment is in
- Whether the existing supply is suitable
- Which make and model is being fitted or worked on
The pipe route, the height of the units and how we reach them can all change the price. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before we start.
What to send for a quote
A few details help us quote accurately. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- The address and the type of property
- Any previous service or F-Gas records
- A short video of any fault, such as a noise or a flashing light
Photos are enough for some jobs; others need a visit first. Multi-room systems, commercial buildings and anything with a long or hidden pipe route are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before any work is booked.
Air source heat pumps in North Hinksey, done properly
We install air source heat pumps in North Hinksey and across Oxfordshire, and we’re MCS certified. Air-to-water systems feed your radiators or underfloor heating and hot water cylinder, while air-to-air systems heat rooms directly through indoor units and can cool them too. We help you work out which suits your home. Common call-outs are for working out where a cylinder could go and an oil, LPG or gas boiler near the end of its life, across radiator systems, homes heated by oil, LPG or gas and underfloor heating.
Older homes around North Hinksey can be draughty or have solid walls, which a heat loss calculation will show. Sometimes insulation first is the better investment.
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.
- Location
- North Hinksey (OX2)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Typical price
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Replies
- We reply the same working day
- Accreditations
- NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified, MCS
- Price
- Fixed after a survey or pictures
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Let and managed properties
When the building owner and the occupier are different, the lease or tenancy agreement normally sets out who maintains what. We can quote either party and send the records to whoever needs them.
Portfolio owners often want one contractor and one number. We work across London and the South East, so a run of properties can go into one programme and kept to a regular schedule.
How it works
The first job on site is protection: dust sheets over floors and furniture near the work and nothing is moved without asking you. Then the electrics are made safe and the work begins. The work on site takes several days for an air-to-water system with a new cylinder, less for an air-to-air system, and we clear up before we go. We load the van from the survey notes so the work in North Hinksey can be done in one go where possible.
- Step one is understanding the house, how it’s heated today and what you’d like to change.
- 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’re eligible for and the VAT explained.
- The outdoor unit, the indoor equipment and the controls are installed and connected.
- Commissioning, MCS certification and a handover of the controls finish the job.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets and children away from the work area
- Mention any managing agent or landlord rules we need to follow
- Mention any parking restrictions near the property
How to get a quote
Photos are the fastest route to a quote: the inside and outside of the property where the work is, plus the rating plate of any unit already there. Add the address and what you’d like done, and many jobs can be priced from that.
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After we have gone
So the system stays in good health:
- Let the heat pump run steadily, as set up at handover
- Seal draughts where you can
- File the MCS certificate safely
Once commissioned, we register the installation with MCS and give you the certificate. File it with the warranty documents, as you may need it later.
Do not cover radiators with furniture or heavy curtains so the heat can get into the room.
Air source heat pumps around North Hinksey
About 77% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to the 2021 Census. Finding room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder is seldom a problem in homes like these.
If your home is listed, like Holywell Manor about 2 miles east, listed building consent comes before any heat pump work. Older homes near St Peter and St Paul may need extra checks for planning and heat loss before a heat pump is designed.
North Hinksey is about 3 miles west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of North Hinksey to the outskirts, our engineers cover air source heat pumps, from small jobs to large ones. Our Oxfordshire coverage runs to 443 places, North Hinksey among them. Our Guildford page covers places nearby (46 miles or so).
Our working area takes in OX2, every street of it. With the A34 close by, North Hinksey is simple for us to get to. Places around North Hinksey that are also on our list: Harcourt Hill (1 mile south), Osney (1 mile east), Grandpont (1 mile east), Jericho (1 mile north-east) and St John Street area (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Oxford (3 miles east), Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (12 miles north-east) and Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles south).
Local landmarks in North Hinksey
Around North Hinksey, our work takes us to homes and businesses near Raleigh Park, Matthew Arnold School and George Inn. You will also find Oxford and Cherwell Valley College (1.2 miles east) and Angus Library and Archive (1.4 miles east). The nearest railway station is Oxford station, about 1 mile east. Other landmarks nearby include Westgate Shopping Centre (1.3 miles east) and Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains (1.3 miles east). Not far away are Harcourt Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
FAQs for North Hinksey
Do you cover smaller places like North Hinksey?
Yes. North Hinksey 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.
Is a heat pump in North Hinksey permitted development?
It depends on the property. Around 11 listed entries sit within 0.5 miles of central North Hinksey. 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 local planning authority (for North Hinksey, usually Vale of White Horse council).
How much time does a heat pump install need?
As a guide, it takes anything from a couple of days for air-to-air to the best part of a week for air-to-water with radiator changes. The programme is planned to keep time without heating short, and we explain it in advance.
How much does an air source heat pump cost?
Air-to-water installations cost £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant. Air-to-air prices are set after a survey, and we confirm the VAT on the quote.
What accreditations do you have?
As the law requires for refrigerant work, we’re an F-Gas certified company. We’re also NICEIC approved, MCS certified for heat pumps and Checkatrade members.
Do you provide F-Gas records?
Yes, always. New installations come with commissioning details, F-Gas records and warranty information, and repairs and services get a record of the work.
Can landlords and managing agents book you?
Yes. Homeowners, landlords, agents and businesses all book us across London and the South East. Let us know who the records should go to.
What a customer said
“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