Southampton · Heat pump installation
Northam air source heat pumps
We cover Northam for 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.
- A boiler that is getting old
- Not knowing whether a grant applies
- Wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating
What you can do yourself, and what needs us
Write down what you notice: an error code, a new noise, a drip, a smell or a change in how well the system heats or cools. It helps us diagnose quickly, and a photo of the display helps even more.
Before you call us about a fault, a few checks can save a visit: is the system in the right mode, is the set temperature sensible, are the remote’s batteries working and has the breaker tripped. If a breaker trips again after you reset it, leave it off and ring 07833 053749 or use the quote form.
About our air source heat pumps in Northam
A heat pump takes heat from the outside air and moves it into your home with electricity running the compressor and fans. The technology is close to air conditioning, which is why we install both, and air-to-air heat pumps are sometimes simply called air conditioning. The work covers hot water cylinders, air-to-water heat pumps and underfloor heating, and the jobs we see most are planning and permitted development questions and checking emitters for a heat pump.
Whether a home near Northam has mains gas makes a difference to the grant. Until March 2027, homes on oil or LPG without mains gas can get an extra £1,500 through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, for an air source or ground source heat pump.
Equipment warranty comes from the manufacturer, on its own terms, and we explain those terms on your quote. Terms differ from brand to brand, and we are happy to talk you through them.
- Where
- Northam (SO14, SO19, SO18)
- Region
- Southampton
- Costs
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Credentials
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Quote
- A fixed price before work begins
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Places near Northam
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Homes in Northam and heat pumps
Northam lies within about 2 miles of the sea. For a heat pump near the sea, ask about any coastal protection option the manufacturer offers. About 35% of homes in Northam and the neighbourhoods around it were built before 1919, according to the Valuation Office Agency’s council tax figures. Period properties can still suit a heat pump, but the design has to start from accurate heat loss figures.
Historic houses such as Southampton Tudor House and Garden, about 1.3 miles south-west, are a reminder that listed homes need consent before a heat pump goes in. Period properties close to Church of St Augustine can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first.
Northam is about 1 mile south-east of Southampton, in Southampton. Northam gets the same approach as every job we take on: a look at the job first, a fixed-price quote and written records at the end. Count every place we list in Southampton and you reach 40, with Northam on the list. For properties nearby, see our Guildford page, about 42 miles away.
If your postcode is in SO14, SO19 and SO18, we can take the job on. Whether you are on Sea Road, Lumpy Lane and Cross Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Places around Northam that are also on our list: Peartree Green (1 mile south), Bitterne Manor (1 mile north), Itchen (1 mile south-east), St Mary's (1 mile south-west) and Bitterne (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (3 miles north-west), Coxford (3 miles north-west) and Lordswood (3 miles north-west).
Around Northam
Around Northam, our work takes us to homes and businesses near Inspire Enterprise Academy, East Park and The Engineers Arms and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Bitterne station, roughly 0.6 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (0.8 miles east) and Marlands Shopping Centre (1.2 miles west). Not far away are Netley Common.
FAQs for Northam
Is Northam within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We are based in East Grinstead and plan each visit so the job can be finished in one trip where possible.
Is planning permission needed for a heat pump in Northam?
The answer turns on the property and where the outdoor unit would sit. Historic England lists about 4 buildings and structures within half a mile of the centre of Northam. 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 needed, we check with the planning department at Southampton council, typically the authority for Northam.
Do I need to service the system to keep the warranty?
For some brands, yes. Read the manufacturer’s terms, or send us the make and model and we’ll explain them and stick to the interval they set.
Do you look at the job first?
Yes. We always look before we price, on a survey, or from your pictures and details where the job is simple. Then you get a fixed-price quote.
How much does an air source heat pump cost?
Air-to-water work is in the £8,000–£16,000 range (0% VAT on homes), with any grant still to come off. Where you land depends on the size of heat pump, any radiators that need changing and the hot water cylinder, and air-to-air systems are priced after a survey.
Why does F-Gas certification matter?
For refrigerant work, both the engineer and the company need the right F-gas credentials. Ask to see proof before you book anyone and we’ll gladly show you ours.
What’s the difference between air-to-water and air-to-air heat pumps?
Air-to-water feeds your central heating and hot water, while air-to-air warms and cools rooms directly. Air-to-air does not heat hot water, and we explain which suits your home.
What we do, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Just let us in and point us to the units, or to where they’ll be fitted, and the rest is down to us. At the end, we tidy up and run through the work with you. Because we plan from photos or a survey, a job in Northam can usually be finished in one visit.
- We start with your plans and the property.
- The survey checks heat loss, emitters, hot water and the outdoor unit position.
- You get our view on the right type for the house, and on whether the Boiler Upgrade Scheme applies.
- We install the heat pump and connect it up.
- The job ends with commissioning, the MCS certificate and a walk through the controls.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, high walls or locked plant areas
- Find the manual or the paperwork for the system, if you have it
- Unlock any gate, garage or side passage we need
Get a fixed-price quote
For a fixed-price quote, ring us on 07833 053749 with the address and a few details about the rooms or units involved. Photos help a lot. You will hear back from us the same working day.
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What the work involves, system by system
Outdoor unit position and planning
The outdoor unit needs a position with good airflow, a solid base and a sensible pipe route. We also consider neighbours and noise, as MCS 020(a) includes a noise check.
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme covers England and Wales: £7,500 for air-to-water and ground source, and £2,500 for air-to-air in limited cases. The installer applies.
When it’s something else
We’d rather tell you now than sell you work that won’t help, so these are the things it will not cover:
- Improving the building’s insulation
- Tax rulings, which only HMRC can give
- Grants for hybrid systems or replacements of low-carbon systems
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 07833 053749 or use the quote form and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What the work covers
- Radiator systems
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Underfloor heating
- Hot water cylinders
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Air-to-air heat pumps
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