Isle of Wight · Heat pump installation
Shalfleet air source heat pumps
Need air source heat pumps in Shalfleet? We look at the job first, give you a fixed-price quote and do the work at a time that suits you, then sign it off with written records.
- Plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump
- Checking eligibility for a heat pump grant
- Checking whether planning permission is needed
How it works
Where something has to be switched off during the work, we agree it with you first so it does not catch you out. For businesses, we can typically work room by room or zone by zone. The work takes from a couple of days to around a week, depending on the system and how much of the heating changes. Seeing the property in photos first means the trip to Shalfleet can be planned properly.
- First, a chat about the property and your goals for the heating.
- We survey for heat loss and look at radiators, cylinder space and outdoor unit options.
- You get our view on the right type for the house, and on whether the Boiler Upgrade Scheme applies.
- We install the heat pump and connect it up.
- The job ends with commissioning, the MCS certificate and a walk through the controls.
How to prepare
- Unlock any gate, garage or side passage we need
- Tell us about parking and loading
- Keep pets and children away from the work area
Ask for a quote
Every quote shows the VAT clearly, and the rate that applies to your job is stated. VAT can differ between homes and businesses and between kinds of work, so we confirm it on the quote. For a fixed-price quote, call us on 07833 053749.
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How we handle air source heat pumps in Shalfleet
For an air-to-water heat pump, the price is £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant. In England and Wales, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers a £7,500 grant towards an eligible air-to-water installation and the installer makes the application. Not every home qualifies, so we check eligibility before you commit. If you are dealing with checking emitters for a heat pump and not knowing whether a grant applies, we can help.
Homes around Shalfleet typically have room outside for a heat pump, so the design comes down to heat loss, radiators and hot water.
Looking after a system is mostly common sense: keep the outdoor unit clear, follow the manufacturer’s guidance on cleaning and book a service at the interval they recommend. That also helps where the warranty terms ask for regular servicing.
- Place
- Shalfleet (PO30)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Quotes
- Fixed after a survey or photos
- Price guide
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Response
- We reply the same working day
- Credentials
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What else we do in Shalfleet
Your questions about air source heat pumps in Shalfleet
Can I get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant in Shalfleet?
Shalfleet is in England, where the Boiler Upgrade Scheme runs. 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. The installer applies, and we are MCS certified.
Does being near the sea make a difference to air source heat pumps in Shalfleet?
It can, as Shalfleet is within about 2 miles of the sea, where salt in the air is hard on coils and fixings. We site outdoor units out of the worst of the sea wind where possible and can suggest models with corrosion protection where the manufacturer offers it.
Do you provide F-Gas records?
Yes. You get a written record of every visit, and any work on the refrigerant circuit goes in the F-Gas records. File them with the system’s paperwork.
What’s the difference between air-to-water and air-to-air heat pumps?
Air-to-water suits homes with radiators and a cylinder; air-to-air suits rooms that need heating and cooling, and we help you choose. Both are part of what we install.
How much does an air source heat pump cost?
An air-to-water heat pump costs £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes) before the grant. Eligible homes in England and Wales can get £7,500 through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, and we confirm eligibility before you commit.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
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.
Will I need planning consent for an air source 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.
Safe owner checks
Do not move, re-route or disconnect units or pipework yourself. Disconnecting a system means dealing with refrigerant, which only a qualified engineer can do, and the electrics need care too. Ask us to quote for a move instead.
Refrigerant is off limits for anyone without the right qualifications. The law requires anyone working on equipment containing F gas to hold the right qualifications, and the company to be certified, and refrigerant lines can cause cold burns. If you suspect a leak, switch the system off and call us.
Pricing air source heat pumps in Shalfleet
The price is fixed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- The condition of any existing system
- Access, including height, roofs and ladders
- Whether the existing supply is suitable
Every job is different, so we price each one individually. The system, the access, the pipe routes and the parts involved all play a part.
Before you get in touch
Good pictures often save a visit. The most useful are:
- The outside wall, roof or yard where the outdoor unit sits or would go
- A close-up of the unit’s label showing the model number
- A few pictures of the room and the wall the unit is on, or will go on
Quotes don’t take long. Call or email with a few details and we will come back to you the same working day. If we need to see the property first, we book a survey at a time that works for you.
Why act early in Shalfleet
The two types suit different homes and needs. Air-to-water heats radiators and hot water, and can attract a £7,500 grant where eligible; air-to-air heats and cools rooms, and only qualifies for £2,500 under strict conditions, and we explain which fits your home. An early booking makes the visit to Shalfleet easier to arrange.
The cost depends on the system and the number of rooms or units, how easy the units are to reach and the parts and time the job needs. You get a fixed price before we start, so there are no surprises.
What you get with us
- 24/7 emergency line for breakdowns
- NICEIC approved electrical contractors
- MCS certification for heat pump work
- Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, Fujitsu, Panasonic, Toshiba and more
Read our cost guide and our accreditations.
What a heat pump looks like in Shalfleet
Shalfleet lies within about 2 miles of the sea. Near the coast, we choose the outdoor unit position with salt-laden wind in mind. Central Shalfleet is inside a conservation area. Historic England lists about 13 buildings and structures within half a mile of the centre of Shalfleet, including Church of St Michael the Archangel (grade I). That affects heat pumps: listed buildings need consent, and conservation areas limit where the outdoor unit can go under permitted development. Where necessary, we check with the planning team at Isle of Wight council, which normally handles Shalfleet. The Valuation Office Agency’s council tax figures put about 35% of homes in Shalfleet and the neighbourhoods around it before 1919, and the last census (2021) found about 87% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. Period properties can still suit a heat pump, but the design has to start from accurate heat loss figures. Detached and semi-detached houses usually have room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder.
With Swainston Manor about 2.1 miles south-east, it’s worth asking whether your own home is listed before planning a heat pump. Older homes near Church of St. Michael the Archangel may need extra checks for planning and heat loss before a heat pump is designed.
Shalfleet is about 5 miles west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We cover Shalfleet for air source heat pumps and across the rest of the Isle of Wight. Shalfleet is one of 125 towns, villages and districts in the Isle of Wight where we work. The nearest of our city pages is Worthing, around 45 miles from Shalfleet.
Our engineers work on Scotts Close, Warlands Lane and Fleet Way and the roads around them. Jobs in PO30 are looked at, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Close by, we work in Cranmore (1 mile north-west), Hamstead (1 mile north-west), Bouldnor (3 miles west), Yarmouth (3 miles west) and Thorns Beach (5 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (5 miles east), Ryde (11 miles east), Cowes (6 miles north-east) and Sandown (12 miles east). Remote and island properties need a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you ask for a quote for air source heat pumps.
What’s near Shalfleet
In Shalfleet, that means homes and buildings near New Inn. A little further out are Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (1.4 miles south) and St Mary's Hospital (5.2 miles east). For a walk, there’s Boldre Foreshore and Westover Down.
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