Surrey · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installers in Shackleford
Air source heat pumps, for Shackleford and the surrounding area. Call for a fixed-price quote; we reply the same working day.
- Comparing heat pump types
- No space for a hot water cylinder
- Questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
For landlords and property managers
When the building owner and the occupier are different, it’s worth checking the agreement for who looks after the system. We can quote either party and send the records to whoever needs them.
From a single flat to a whole estate, the approach is the same: a look at the job first, a fixed-price quote, work booked with the occupier and written records afterwards.
Air source heat pumps in Shackleford, done properly
Until 31 March 2027, a heat pump installed in residential accommodation carries 0% VAT, with 5% from 1 April 2027. That follows HMRC Notice 708/6, and it doesn’t apply to businesses, and for air-to-air systems we confirm the VAT on your quote. This is general information, not tax advice. If the problem is a boiler that’s getting old and not knowing whether a grant applies, we can help.
In a place like Shackleford, some homes are listed, and permitted development does not cover listed buildings, so we check consent first.
AirCon Doctor is an F-Gas certified company and NICEIC approved for electrical work, with MCS certification for heat pumps and Checkatrade membership. Refrigerant work is done by engineers who hold the F-gas qualifications the law requires.
- Where
- Shackleford (GU8)
- Region
- Surrey
- Accreditations
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Typical price
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Price
- A fixed-price quote up front
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
When something else is needed
In fairness, some problems need a different answer:
- Promising eligibility for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
- Getting planning permission or listed building consent on your behalf
- Tax rulings, which only HMRC can give
If in doubt, phone us on 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier and we’ll say what we think.
Parts of the system we cover
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Radiator systems
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Hot water cylinders
- Underfloor heating
Your questions about air source heat pumps in Shackleford
Does the Boiler Upgrade Scheme cover homes in Shackleford?
Shackleford is covered, as the scheme runs across England and Wales. The amount depends on the type of heat pump, and the survey confirms which applies. As an MCS certified installer, we apply for it on your behalf.
Is planning permission needed for a heat pump in Shackleford?
There’s no single answer: the building and the outdoor unit position decide it. The Shackleford Conservation Area takes in the middle of Shackleford. The permitted development rules for heat pumps leave out listed buildings and stop outdoor units going on road-facing walls or roofs in conservation areas. Anything outside the rules needs an application, and we raise it with the local planning authority (for Shackleford, normally Guildford council) first.
Can you look at a system you didn’t fit?
Yes. Systems fitted by other companies are fine from all the leading brands. Send us the make and model, and any records you have.
Are you F-Gas certified?
We’re an F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved for electrical work and MCS certified for heat pumps. We are also Checkatrade members.
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump?
It depends on each radiator and the room it heats. At the lower temperatures a heat pump uses, radiators need more surface so we check every radiator against the room’s heat loss.
Can I do the refrigerant work myself?
No, not the refrigerant side. Under the F-gas rules, it must be done by qualified engineers from a certified company, and a new electrical circuit is notifiable building work unless a registered competent person does it.
How quickly will you reply?
The same working day. After that, we agree a survey, diagnosis or installation date that suits you, with a fixed price before work starts.
Places near Shackleford
Other services in Shackleford
What a heat pump looks like in Shackleford
About 69% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to the last census (2021). Houses typically have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder.
Wanborough Manor lies about 2.1 miles north. Owners of listed homes need consent before a heat pump is fitted, so it’s one of our first questions. Live in one of the older houses around Church of St Mary? Expect the survey to look closely at heat loss and at the building’s planning status.
Shackleford is about 5 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. We cover Shackleford for air source heat pumps and across the rest of Surrey. In Surrey alone we list 395 places and Shackleford is among them.
Our nearest recent job to Shackleford was on Bridge Road, Godalming (GU7), about 2 miles south-east: installing a Panasonic split system in the garden office and a second unit in the master bedroom.
From The Street, Lombard Street and Chalk Lane to the smaller roads in between, the whole area is covered. All of GU8 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also cover air source heat pumps in Hurtmore (1 mile east), Puttenham (2 miles north), Compton (2 miles north-east), Wanborough (2 miles north) and Binscombe (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (5 miles north-east), Woking (9 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north) and Farnham (6 miles west).
Near you in Shackleford
Around Shackleford, our work takes us to homes and businesses near Middlebriars Wood and Prior's Field School and the streets around them. Shackleford’s nearest station is Godalming station, roughly 2.2 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (4.5 miles north-east) and Charterhouse School Museum (1.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Farncombe Wood and Hog's Back.
How we price air source heat pumps
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- The brand, model and parts involved
- The condition of any existing system
- The size of the job
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Faults and wear in a system tend to grow, and a system working harder than it should costs more to run. If you are unsure, give us a ring on 07833 053749 or email us for straight advice and a fixed price.
Helping us quote
You do not need the technical terms. It helps if you can send:
- A close-up of the unit’s label showing the model number
- Photos showing the indoor unit and the space around it
- Your consumer unit or fuse board
Photos are the fastest route to a quote: the room or the existing unit, the outside wall or roof where the outdoor unit sits or would go, and the label on any existing unit. Add the address and what you’d like done, and many jobs can be priced from that.
How the visit works
The work area is kept tidy throughout, with dust sheets down and offcuts and packaging cleared up. If we need to drill through a wall, we agree the spot with you first. The visit 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. Photos of the room and the outside of the property help us plan a visit to Shackleford.
- First we find out about the property, the heating you have now and what you are hoping for.
- 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.
- A fixed-price quote follows, setting out the system, any grant that applies and the VAT.
- The outdoor unit, the indoor equipment and the controls are installed and connected.
- We commission the heat pump, complete the MCS paperwork and talk you through the controls.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep pets out of the rooms we are working in
- Find the manual or the paperwork for the system, if you have it
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, high walls or locked plant areas
Getting a price
Our prices page gives typical ranges, but your quote is based on your job, because no two buildings, rooms or systems are the same. Once we have looked at the job, from pictures or on a survey, you get a fixed price. To start, call 07833 053749 or send an email.
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From one of our customers
“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