Oxfordshire · Heat pump installation
Ratley air source heat pumps
We cover Ratley for air source heat pumps. A look at the job first, a fixed-price quote and written records at the end.
- An oil, LPG or gas boiler near the end of its life
- Moving away from fossil-fuel heating
- Planning and permitted development questions
Air source heat pumps in Ratley, done properly
Many air source heat pumps can be installed as permitted development in England, without a planning application. Conditions include a maximum outdoor unit size of 1.5 m³, compliance with MCS 020(a), use for more than cooling alone and a site outside the curtilage of a listed building. We check the rules for your property as part of the survey. If the problem is a boiler that’s getting old and deciding which kind of heat pump suits the home, we can help.
Older and listed homes in villages like Ratley need extra care, because permitted development does not apply within the grounds of a listed building, so consent comes first.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: commissioning details for an installation, a fault and repair note for a repair, or a record of the service. Keep it with the system’s paperwork so it’s to hand next time.
- Location
- Ratley (OX15)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Pricing
- A fixed-price quote up front
- Price guide
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Enquiries
- Answered the same working day
- Accreditations
- NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified, MCS
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Questions from Ratley
Will you come out to Ratley?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. A few pictures and the postcode are enough to get things started.
Does the Boiler Upgrade Scheme cover homes in Ratley?
Ratley is covered, as the scheme runs across England and Wales. The grant is £7,500 for an air source (air-to-water) heat pump and £2,500 for an air-to-air system that replaces the existing fossil-fuel heating. As an MCS certified installer, we apply for it on your behalf.
Do you look at the job first?
Yes. We always look before we price, on a survey, or from your photos and details where the job is simple. A fixed-price quote follows.
Will I get records for the system?
Yes. Each visit is written up, including F-Gas records for any refrigerant work. File them with the system’s paperwork.
How long does a heat pump installation take?
As a guide, it takes a few days for most air-to-water installations, with air-to-air systems often quicker. The programme is planned to keep time without heating short, and we explain it in advance.
Can I fit air conditioning or a heat pump myself?
Anything that involves the refrigerant needs an F-Gas qualified engineer from a certified company. That is a legal requirement, and it also matters for the manufacturer’s warranty. We’re happy to quote for the full job, supply to commissioning.
Do I need planning permission for a heat pump?
That depends on your home and the unit’s position. Flats have tighter limits, conservation areas add conditions, and Article 4 directions can remove rights and we look at it during the survey.
Nearby places to Ratley
What else we do in Ratley
Fixed-price quotes for air source heat pumps in Ratley
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We look at:
- How many units are involved
- What electrical work the job needs
- What state the existing equipment is in
The cost depends on the type of system and how many units are involved, the access and what the work involves. You get a fixed price before we start, so you know where you stand.
What we need to know
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- Where the property is and what kind of building it is
- A short video of any fault, such as a noise or a flashing light
- Photos showing the indoor unit and the space around it
Getting a quote is straightforward. Send a few details and photos, and we reply the same working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits you.
After we have gone
Here’s the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Store the MCS certificate and warranty documents together
- Ask about the grant before you commit
- Keep to regular servicing
Once commissioned, we register the installation with MCS and give you the certificate. File it with the warranty documents, as you may need it later.
Keep radiators and indoor units unobstructed so the heat can get into the room.
Air source heat pumps in Ratley: the local picture
The last census (2021) found about 73% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. Houses usually have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder. The centre of Ratley lies within a conservation area. Church of St Peter Ad Vincula, listed at grade II*, is one of roughly 22 protected buildings and structures in the half-mile around Ratley’s centre. 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 Cherwell council, usually the planning authority here.
Upton House, roughly 1.3 miles south-west, is a reminder to check your home’s listing status: permitted development does not cover listed buildings.
Ratley is about 6 miles north-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Homes and businesses alike in Ratley, our engineers can help with air source heat pumps. You will hear back from us the same working day, and there’s a 24/7 emergency line. Our list for Oxfordshire has 443 entries and Ratley is among them. Guildford is in our area too, around 71 miles away.
From High Street, Townhill and Chapel Lane to the smaller roads in between, the whole area is covered. Jobs in OX15 are looked at, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Places around Ratley that are also on our list: Edgehill (1 mile west), Sun Rising (2 miles south-west) and Hornton (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (6 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (13 miles south), Neithrop (6 miles south-east) and Grimsbury (7 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Ratley
Around Ratley, our work takes us to homes and businesses near The Rose And Crown Public House, among other places. A little further out are W. O. Bentley Memorial Foundation (3.3 miles south-east) and King John's Castle (3.9 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Edge Hill.
Do you need air source heat pumps in Ratley?
Many people look at heat pumps when an oil, LPG or gas boiler is getting old. Planning the change before the boiler fails gives you time to survey, design and apply for any grant instead of making a rushed decision when the heating stops.
Reasons to give us a call include:
- Checking whether planning permission is needed
- Plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump
- Radiators that may be too small for a heat pump
Older homes near Church of St Peter Ad Vincula may need extra checks for planning and heat loss before a heat pump is designed.
What your quote should include
- How VAT is shown, and which rate applies
- Whether testing, commissioning and paperwork are included
- Whether the manufacturer’s warranty depends on regular servicing
What happens on the day
Testing is the last part of the visit wherever the system can be switched on. Then we show you what we have done and answer any questions, and anything that needs attention later is pointed out. All told, the work 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. Seeing the property in pictures first means the trip to Ratley can be planned properly.
- 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.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Name a contact who can meet us at the agreed time
- Clear the space around the indoor unit, or where it will go
- Mention any parking restrictions near the property
Getting a price
Need a price for air source heat pumps? Please ring us on 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier and tell us about the job. We will explain what we’d recommend and why, then send a fixed-price quote before you commit to anything.
Advice
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