Hampshire · Heat pump installation
Plaitford Green air source heat pumps
Air source heat pumps for Plaitford Green, from F-Gas certified engineers, with warranty terms explained brand by brand. We reply to enquiries the same working day.
- An oil, LPG or gas boiler near the end of its life
- Questions about listed buildings or conservation areas
- Working out where a cylinder could go
Different systems, different jobs
VAT on heat pumps
Heat pumps in homes carry 0% VAT until 31 March 2027, and 5% after that, under HMRC Notice 708/6. Businesses pay the standard rate.
Radiators and underfloor heating
Underfloor heating suits a heat pump’s lower flow temperature, and we can connect to it where it’s already in.
Air source heat pumps in Plaitford Green, done properly
A heat pump takes heat from the outside air and moves it into your home, using electricity to drive the process. 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. If the problem is questions about listed buildings or conservation areas and checking emitters for a heat pump, we can sort it out.
Older and listed homes in villages like Plaitford Green need extra care, and permitted development does not cover listed buildings, so consent comes first.
Equipment warranty comes from the manufacturer, on its own terms, and we set them out on your quote. Each brand sets its own conditions, so we go through them with you rather than leave you to find the small print.
- Where
- Plaitford Green (SO51)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Quote
- Fixed after a survey or photos
- Credentials
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Typical price
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Towns and villages near Plaitford Green
What else we do in Plaitford Green
Signs you need air source heat pumps in Plaitford Green
When a home is being extended or renovated, it’s a good moment to look at heat pumps. It’s simpler to plan radiators, pipework and a cylinder while the builders are in.
What we are most often called about:
- Finding a place for the outdoor unit
- Checking emitters for a heat pump
- Working out where a cylinder could go
Older homes near Church of St Leonard may need extra checks for planning and heat loss before a heat pump is designed.
Comparing quotes
- Which brand and model they’re proposing, and why
- Whether a new circuit is included and who certifies it
- Proof of F-Gas company certification
What you can do yourself, and what needs us
On air conditioning, the filters in the indoor unit are typically the one part owners can clean where the manufacturer’s manual explains how. With the power off, they lift out, can be vacuumed or rinsed and must be fully dry before they go back. On a heat pump, the equivalent is keeping the outdoor unit clear and checking the controls.
There are a few things you can safely do yourself: keeping the outdoor unit clear, checking the mode and set temperature, and the routine cleaning in the manual. Anything inside the units, the electrics and the refrigerant is engineer’s work.
What happens on the day
Anything involving refrigerant is handled by F-Gas qualified engineers, as the law requires, while the electrical side is covered by our NICEIC approval. So on the day, you don’t need a separate electrician for the electrical side. The work takes a few days on site, depending on the cylinder, the radiators and the pipework involved. Rural lanes and tight entrances are worth mentioning before a visit to Plaitford Green.
- Step one is understanding the house, how it’s heated today and what you’d like to change.
- A heat loss survey works out how much heat each room needs, and we look at the radiators, the cylinder space and where the outdoor unit could go.
- We send a fixed-price quote that shows the equipment, the grant position and the VAT.
- Installation covers the outdoor unit, the indoor connections and the controls.
- We commission the heat pump, complete the MCS paperwork and talk you through the controls.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear the space around the indoor unit, or where it will go
- Keep pets and children away from the work area
- Let us know where we can park and unload
Ask for a quote
For a fixed-price quote, call 07833 053749 or send an email and tell us about the property and what you need. A few photos make it quicker. You’ll hear back from us the same working day.
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Plaitford Green: your questions answered
Will a heat pump in Plaitford Green need planning permission?
It comes down to the building and the spot chosen for the outdoor unit. Historic England lists about 6 buildings and structures within half a mile of the centre of Plaitford Green. 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 do not 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 planning department at Test Valley council, typically the authority for Plaitford Green.
Will you come out to Plaitford Green?
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.
Do you work on commercial properties?
Yes. From a single let flat to offices, shops and public buildings, we work the same way: a look first, a fixed-price quote and written records.
Can you look at a system you didn’t fit?
Yes. We look at it first and tell you what we find, including anything about the original installation that needs putting right. You get a fixed price before any work goes ahead.
Which manufacturers do you install and repair?
We work with the leading brands, including Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, Fujitsu, Panasonic, Toshiba, LG, Samsung, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Hitachi. Tell us the make and model and we’ll take it from there.
What accreditations do you have?
F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved and MCS certified for heat pumps, and we are Checkatrade members. Engineers who handle refrigerant hold their own F-gas qualifications as well.
What warranty do I get?
The manufacturer’s warranty, on the manufacturer’s terms. Each brand sets its own conditions and periods, so we explain them on your quote.
Air source heat pumps in Plaitford Green: the local picture
Valuation Office Agency council tax records show about 45% of homes in and around Plaitford Green were built in 2000 or later, and about 73% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to the last census (2021). Better insulated, newer homes are often a good match for a heat pump. Houses usually have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder.
Landford Manor, roughly 1.7 miles south-west, is a reminder to check your home’s listing status: permitted development doesn’t cover listed buildings.
Plaitford Green is about 5 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Whether you’re in the middle of Plaitford Green or further out, our engineers cover air source heat pumps, from a single room to a whole building. Plaitford Green is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work. There’s also a page for Guildford, roughly 48 miles from Plaitford Green.
Wellow Wood Road and Sherfield English Lane and the roads off them are all inside our area. All of SO51 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close by, we work in West Wellow (1 mile south), The Frenches (2 miles east), Shootash (2 miles east), Canada (2 miles south) and East Wellow (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles east), Totton (6 miles south-east) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles east).
What’s near Plaitford Green
The nearest railway station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 3.5 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Romsey Community Hospital (4.9 miles east). Open spaces near Plaitford Green include Copythorne Common.
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