West Berkshire · Heat pump installation
Plastow Green air source heat pumps
Our engineers work in Plastow Green on 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.
- Working out where a cylinder could go
- Questions about listed buildings or conservation areas
- Deciding on the outdoor unit position
Homes in Plastow Green and heat pumps
On the National Heritage List, around 5 entries fall within 0.5 miles of the middle of Plastow Green; Hill House (grade II*) is one. So the heat pump survey asks two extra questions here: is the home listed, and is it inside a conservation area? The 2021 Census found about 74% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. Detached and semi-detached houses normally have room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder.
A heat loss calculation decides the size of heat pump your home needs. Live in one of the older houses around Church of St Paul? Expect the survey to look closely at heat loss and at the building’s planning status.
Plastow Green is about 4 miles south of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in RG19, we cover air source heat pumps. In West Berkshire alone we list 155 places, and Plastow Green is one. We also work in Guildford, around 30 miles away.
Work in RG19 follows the same survey, fixed-price quote and written records as everywhere else we cover. Close to Plastow Green, our area also takes in Goose Hill (1 mile north-east), Mill Green (1 mile north), Headley (1 mile north-west), Fair Oak (1 mile east) and Ashford Hill (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (5 miles north-west), Thatcham (4 miles north), Burghfield Common (8 miles north-east) and Speenhamland (5 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Plastow Green
For rail, the closest station is Thatcham station, about 2.9 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.4 miles north-west) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Plastow Green include Ladle Hill and Thatcham Reed Beds.
About our air source heat pumps in Plastow Green
Air-to-water heat pumps heat your hot water through a cylinder. If you have a combi boiler and no cylinder, the survey looks at where one could go. Air-to-air systems don’t heat hot water, so you will need another way to do that. The work covers air-to-air heat pumps, air-to-water heat pumps and hot water cylinders, and people most often call us about no space for a hot water cylinder and working out whether radiators need upsizing.
Homes around Plastow Green usually have room outside for a heat pump, so the design comes down to heat loss, radiators and hot water.
Warranty periods vary by brand and by product. For instance, Daikin’s standard warranty on split air conditioning is 2 years, and its longer extensions apply to its air-to-water units only. Whatever the brand, the manufacturer’s terms are explained on your quote.
- Place
- Plastow Green (RG19)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Quotes
- Fixed after a survey or photos
- Costs
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Approvals
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Questions from Plastow Green
Is the heat pump grant available in Plastow Green?
Yes, if the home and the heat pump meet the scheme’s rules: Plastow Green is in England, where it applies. Whether your home qualifies, and for how much, depends on the type of heat pump and the heating it replaces. We hold MCS certification, so the application is ours to make for you.
Is Plastow Green within the area you cover?
Yes. Plastow Green is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Visits to smaller places are planned so the engineer arrives with what the job needs.
How long will it take to install a heat pump?
Expect it to take several days for an air-to-water system with a new cylinder, less for an air-to-air system. The cylinder, the radiators and the pipework make the biggest difference and the timing is set out with your quote.
When will I hear back?
We reply to enquiries the same working day. If it’s an emergency, ring the 24/7 line instead.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, 24/7. When you call, tell us the make, what’s happening and any error code, and we will talk you through the next steps.
Which brands do you work with?
We work with the leading brands, from Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin and Fujitsu to Panasonic, Toshiba, LG, Samsung, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Hitachi. Tell us the make and model and we’ll take it from there.
Can you look at a system you didn’t fit?
Yes. We start with a proper look and tell you honestly what we find, including any issues with how it was fitted. You get a fixed price before any work goes ahead.
What affects the quote in Plastow Green
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We consider:
- Access, including height, roofs and ladders
- The equipment or parts the job needs
- The size of the job
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why every job is looked at first, and why the quote is fixed before work begins.
What we need to know
What to send for a quote:
- The make and model of the system, from the label
- A few pictures of the room and the wall the unit is on, or will go on
- Where the outdoor unit is, or where you’d like it
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either on a site survey or, for simple jobs, from your pictures and details. After that, we send a fixed price before any work starts.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Running several properties is easier with one contractor. Our area covers Greater London and the South East, so work at different addresses can be planned together and kept to a regular schedule.
Landlords, letting agents and managing agents book us, not only the people who live or work in the property. Tell us who the contact on site is and who should receive the paperwork, and we’ll keep everyone informed.
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What happens on the day
Protection comes first: dust sheets over floors and furniture near the work, and we ask before moving anything. After that, anything electrical is made safe and we start. The work on site 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, and we tidy up before we leave. Rural lanes and tight entrances are worth mentioning before a visit to Plastow Green.
- You tell us about the home and what you want from a heat pump.
- We survey for heat loss and look at radiators, cylinder space and outdoor unit options.
- We recommend air-to-water or air-to-air and check the grant position.
- We install the heat pump and connect it up.
- We commission it, complete the MCS certificate and show you how to use it.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets and children away from the work area
- Mention any managing agent or landlord rules we need to follow
- Make sure someone can let us in at the agreed time
Getting a price
Want a quote for air source heat pumps? Please phone 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier and tell us about the job. We’ll talk you through the options and give you a fixed-price quote before you commit to anything.
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Aftercare tips
Here’s the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Diary the next service
- Ask about the grant before you commit
- Leave indoor units unobstructed
Handover includes the controls and how to get the best from a heat pump. Steady running suits a heat pump better than switching on and off, and we’ll explain the settings for your home.
Book a service every year. Check the manufacturer’s terms, as they may include servicing conditions.
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