Essex · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Pig Street, Essex
We cover Pig Street for MCS certified installation of air source heat pumps for heating and hot water, with the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant applied for. A look at the job first, a fixed-price quote and written records at the end.
- Deciding on the outdoor unit position
- A boiler that’s getting old
- Questions about listed buildings or conservation areas
How we handle air source heat pumps in Pig Street
Every installation starts with a heat loss survey. It shows how much heat each room needs on a cold day, so the heat pump and the radiators or indoor units can be sized properly. Guesswork leads to systems that are too big or too small. We’re often asked to deal with no space for a hot water cylinder and ageing boilers that will need replacing, across homes heated by oil, LPG or gas, underfloor heating and air-to-water heat pumps.
If your home in or near Pig Street is heated by oil, LPG or electric heaters with no mains gas, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme adds an extra £1,500 until March 2027 for an air source or ground source heat pump.
We are an F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved for electrical work, MCS certified for heat pumps and a Checkatrade member. Our engineers hold the F-gas qualifications needed to work on refrigerant.
- Location
- Pig Street (CO16)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price guide
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Certified
- NICEIC and F-Gas, MCS
- Price
- Fixed after a survey or photos
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
How it works
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you and run through the plan before anything else. Dust sheets go down over floors and anything close to the work, and anything electrical is made safe before work starts. On site, it takes from a couple of days to around a week, depending on the system and how much of the heating changes. For a village like Pig Street, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- It starts with a conversation about the home, the existing heating and your plans.
- 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.
- A fixed-price quote follows, setting out the system, any grant that applies and the VAT.
- We fit the outdoor unit and connect it to the heating, hot water and controls.
- The system is commissioned and registered under MCS, and we show you how to use it.
How to prepare
- Let us know if the units are on a roof, a high wall or in a locked area
- Let us know if the building has a permit or sign-in process
- Clear access to the fuse board
Ask for a quote
Want a quote for air source heat pumps? Please call 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form with a few details about the property. We will talk you through the options and give you a fixed-price quote before anything is booked.
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Pig Street: your questions answered
Is the heat pump grant available in Pig Street?
Yes, if the home and the heat pump meet the scheme’s rules: Pig Street is in England, where it applies. It gives £7,500 towards an air-to-water or ground source heat pump, or £2,500 towards an air-to-air heat pump that replaces the fossil-fuel heating and meets the whole home’s heating need. As an MCS certified installer, we apply for it on your behalf.
Does being near the sea make a difference to air source heat pumps in Pig Street?
It can, as Pig Street is within about 3 miles of the sea, where salt in the air is hard on coils and fixings. The outdoor unit position, its fixings and regular servicing all help near the sea.
Will I need planning consent for an air source heat pump?
In England, many air source heat pumps on houses can be permitted development provided the conditions are met. These include an outdoor unit of no more than 1.5 m³, compliance with MCS 020(a), not being used solely for cooling and not being within the curtilage of a listed building.
Do I get paperwork after the visit?
Yes. It’s the record a manufacturer or the next engineer will ask to see: the date, the work, and any refrigerant added or recovered.
How much time does a heat pump install need?
An installation takes from a couple of days to around a week, depending on the system and how much of the heating changes. The survey lets us set a firm programme, and you can call us on 07833 053749 or use the quote form to book it.
Should I choose air-to-water or air-to-air?
The right choice depends on the property and what you need. The grant is £7,500 for eligible air-to-water systems and £2,500 for air-to-air in limited cases. We explain the options after the survey.
Is the equipment covered by a warranty?
Warranty is the manufacturer’s own, on its terms. Terms differ by brand, and we set them out on your quote.
Let and managed properties
Landlords, letting agents and managing agents book us, not only the people who live or work in the property. Let us know who will give us access and who the records should go to, and we’ll keep everyone informed.
Under the GB F-gas rules, responsibility for leak checks is shared between whoever operates the equipment and the engineers who work on it. In a let or managed building, it’s worth agreeing who that operator is and we’re happy to deal with whoever it is.
Air source heat pumps around Pig Street
The coast is only about 3 miles from Pig Street. 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. 2 conservation areas lie within a mile of central Pig Street. That affects heat pumps: listed buildings need consent, and conservation areas limit where the outdoor unit can go under permitted development. Where needed, we check with the local planning authority (usually Tendring council). About 83% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to the last census (2021). Finding room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder is seldom a problem in homes like these.
If you live near Thorpe-Le-Soken station, the survey compares air-to-water and air-to-air for your home before anything is quoted.
Pig Street is about 3 miles north of Clacton-on-Sea, in Essex. Whatever kind of property you have in Pig Street, we can help with air source heat pumps. You’ll hear back from us the same working day, and there’s a 24/7 emergency line. Our area takes in 644 places across Essex, from busy centres to quieter spots. Our Bromley page covers places nearby (58 miles or so).
Postcode districts we cover here: CO16. We also cover the places around Pig Street: Little Clacton (1 mile south-west), Thorpe-le-Soken (1 mile north-east), Thorpe Cross (1 mile north-east), Thorpe Green (1 mile north) and Far Thorpe Green (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (11 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (3 miles south), Harwich (8 miles north-east) and Camulodunum (12 miles west).
Around Pig Street
Pig Street has its own railway station: Thorpe-Le-Soken station. The countryside around Pig Street includes Weeleyhall Wood.
Do you need air source heat pumps in Pig Street?
Extensions, renovations and loft conversions are a natural time to rethink the heating. Pipework, radiators and space for a cylinder are easier to plan while work is going on.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- An oil, LPG or gas boiler near the end of its life
- Wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating
- Working out whether radiators need upsizing
Period properties close to Parish Church of St Michael can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first.
What your quote should include
- Whether anyone has checked the property or the system first
- What happens if the job turns out to be different on the day
- The make and model of any parts or equipment being quoted
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is straightforward, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Check what your manufacturer’s warranty asks of you
- Seal draughts where you can
- Check eligibility for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme early
If you were eligible for a grant, we handle the application and keep you updated since the grant goes through the installer.
Leave space around the outdoor unit. It needs good airflow to collect heat from outside so keep it unobstructed.
What a customer said
“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