Hampshire · Heat pump installation
Oakhanger air source heat pumps
Looking for air source heat pumps in Oakhanger? We look at the job first, give you a fixed-price quote and do the work at a time that suits you, finishing with proper records.
- Checking whether planning permission is needed
- Replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump
- Questions about where the outdoor unit can go
Oakhanger: your questions answered
Is planning permission needed for a heat pump in Oakhanger?
It depends on the property. Historic England lists about 8 buildings and structures within half a mile of the centre of Oakhanger. 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 Oakhanger, normally East Hampshire council).
Will you come out to Oakhanger?
Yes. Oakhanger is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Send a few details and photos, and we reply the same working day.
Who has to arrange F-Gas leak checks?
Whoever operates the equipment, together with the technicians who service it. Larger systems need regular checks: at least every 12 months from 5 tCO2e and every 6 months from 50 tCO2e. We can tell you which band your system falls into.
Do you look at the job first?
Yes. Every job is looked at first, either on a site survey or from photos and details for simple jobs. Then you get a fixed-price quote.
Will I get records for the system?
Yes. Each visit is written up, and any work on the refrigerant circuit goes in the F-Gas records. File them with the system’s paperwork.
Will you make a mess?
Floors and furniture near the work are covered with dust sheets before we start, and the area is kept tidy throughout. At the end, we clear up and show you what we have done.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line for breakdowns that can’t wait. Ring 07833 053749 any time and explain the problem.
Air source heat pumps in Oakhanger, done properly
Many air source heat pumps can be installed as permitted development in England, without a planning application. The conditions include an outdoor unit of no more than 1.5 m³ and compliance with MCS 020(a), and the unit can’t be used solely for cooling or sit within the curtilage of a listed building. We look at the planning position for your home during the survey. We’re often asked to deal with deciding on the outdoor unit position and questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, across radiator systems, air-to-water heat pumps and homes heated by oil, LPG or gas.
For a home around Oakhanger that is off mains gas and heated by oil or LPG, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme adds an extra £1,500 until March 2027 for an air source or ground source heat pump, on top of the £7,500.
Equipment warranty comes from the manufacturer, on its own terms, and we explain those terms on your quote. Terms differ from brand to brand, so we go through them with you rather than leave you to find the small print.
- Location
- Oakhanger (GU35)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Pricing
- Fixed-price quote after a site survey
- Response
- Answered the same working day
- Price guide
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Approvals
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
How it works
Testing is the last part of the visit wherever the system can be switched on. Then we explain what was done and answer your questions, and anything that needs attention later is pointed out. The visit takes from a couple of days to around a week, depending on the system and how much of the heating changes. Work in Oakhanger is booked in advance at a time that suits you.
- It begins with your house and the heating it relies on now.
- We measure heat loss for every room.
- We design the system, check the radiators and cylinder and look at the outdoor unit position.
- You get a fixed price, with any grant and the VAT set out.
- We install, commission and register the system under MCS.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any roof access, ladders or high-level work
- Give us access to the outside wall, roof or yard where the outdoor unit sits
- Let us know where the consumer unit is
Getting a price
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either on a site survey or, for simple jobs, from your pictures and details. Then you get a fixed price before any work starts.
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Why deal with it now?
Radiators that are too small for a heat pump’s lower flow temperature leave rooms cool. Checking and upsizing them as part of the installation avoids that. A system that is left with a fault, or without a service, normally costs more to run.
Putting several jobs into one visit often makes better use of the time. Mention every unit or room you need covered and we will price it together.
Why choose AirCon Doctor in Oakhanger
- One contact for properties across the South East and London
- A fixed price before any work starts
- An F-Gas certified company, as the law requires
- NICEIC approved for electrical work
Take a look at what air conditioning costs or our accreditations and certificates.
Looking after it afterwards
So the system stays in good health:
- Check what your manufacturer’s warranty asks of you
- File the MCS certificate safely
- Seal draughts where you can
If you were eligible for a grant, we handle the application and keep you updated, as the installer applies for it.
Let the heat pump run steadily rather than switching it on and off, using the settings agreed at handover.
Air source heat pumps in Oakhanger: the local picture
The last census (2021) found about 73% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. Detached and semi-detached houses typically have room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder.
Every heat pump design starts with a room-by-room heat loss calculation. Older homes near St Mary Magdalene's Church may need extra checks for planning and heat loss before a heat pump is designed.
Oakhanger is about 4 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. From the centre of Oakhanger to the outskirts, our engineers cover air source heat pumps, from small jobs to large ones. Our Hampshire coverage runs to 683 places, and Oakhanger is one of them. We also work in Guildford, about 17 miles from Oakhanger.
Not far from Oakhanger, a recent job of ours was on Castle Street, Farnham (GU9), about 8 miles north-east: installing a Fujitsu multi-split system serving three offices and a client meeting room.
Our engineers cover all of the GU35 postcode area. Places around Oakhanger that are also on our list: Hartley Mauditt (2 miles west), East Worldham (2 miles north-west), Wyck (3 miles north), Upper Farringdon (3 miles west) and Neatham (4 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles north-west), Farnborough (14 miles north-east), Fleet (11 miles north) and Horndean (15 miles south).
Around Oakhanger
The nearest railway station is Alton station, about 3.8 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find The Romany Museum (2.1 miles south-west) and Chase Community Hospital (1.9 miles east). Not far away are Selborne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
Fixed-price quotes for air source heat pumps in Oakhanger
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- The condition of any existing system
- The electrical supply and whether a new circuit is needed
- Which make and model is being fitted or worked on
Every job is different, so we price each one individually. The equipment, how we reach it, the route between units and the work needed all make a difference.
What to send for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. With your enquiry, please include:
- The remote or wall controller showing any error
- The rating plate or label on any existing unit
- A photo of the consumer unit with the cover closed
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, the quote is fixed before anything goes ahead.
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