West Berkshire · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Shaw, West Berkshire
We cover Shaw for air source heat pumps. Diagnosis first, a fixed price and proper paperwork when we finish.
- Choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air
- Working out whether radiators need upsizing
- An oil, LPG or gas boiler near the end of its life
Air source heat pumps in Shaw
Air-to-water heat pumps heat your hot water through a cylinder. Homes with a combi boiler may not have a cylinder, so finding space for one is part of the survey. With air-to-air, hot water has to come from something else. If you are dealing with checking whether planning permission is needed and radiators that may be too small for a heat pump, we can help.
Homes around Shaw typically have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder, so heat loss, radiators and the electrics are what we check.
Whatever the visit, you get a written record: commissioning details and F-Gas records for a new system, a note of the fault and the fix for a repair, or a service record. Keep it with the system’s paperwork, because it helps with any later warranty question.
- Place
- Shaw (RG14, RG18)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Pricing
- Fixed-price quote after a site survey
- Guide price
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Credentials
- NICEIC and F-Gas, MCS
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
How the job changes from property to property
Heat loss surveys
Getting the survey right avoids undersized or oversized systems, and both cause problems.
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme
Only one grant is available per property, and it cannot replace a low-carbon system, and hybrid systems are not eligible.
When something else is needed
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Draught-proofing and insulation upgrades
- Getting planning permission or listed building consent on your behalf
- Any gas work on the existing boiler
If in doubt, phone us on 07833 053749 or use the quote form and we will say what we think.
What we work on in Shaw
- Radiator systems
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Underfloor heating
- Hot water cylinders
- Air-to-air heat pumps
Air source heat pumps around Shaw
At about 53 miles from central London, Shaw sits inside the area we cover across London and the South East.
Period properties close to Parish Church of St Mary can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first. For a home near Newbury Racecourse station, the survey looks at whether an air-to-water or air-to-air heat pump suits better.
Shaw is about 1 mile north-east of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Our engineers cover Shaw for air source heat pumps and across the rest of West Berkshire. 155 places in West Berkshire are on our list, large and small. Guildford, roughly 34 miles off, has its own page on this site.
We cover homes and businesses on Park Lane, Shaw Road and Kiln Road and the roads around them. Shaw sits on or near the A4, which makes travel easy. Neighbouring places we cover include Speenhamland (1 mile west), Donnington (1 mile north-west), Speen (1 mile west), Bagnor (2 miles west) and Stockcross (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Burghfield Common (11 miles east), Hungerford (9 miles west), Spencers Wood (15 miles east) and Calcot (12 miles east).
What’s near Shaw
Typical jobs here are in properties near Victoria Park, Trinity School and Trinity School, among other places. Shaw’s nearest station is Newbury Racecourse station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Donnington Castle (1.3 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (1 mile east). Not far away are Audrey's Meadow.
Aftercare tips
Simple habits make a real difference. Our advice:
- Seal draughts where you can
- Avoid switching the heat pump on and off often
- Read the manufacturer’s warranty terms for your brand
After commissioning, the installation is registered under MCS and you receive the certificate. File it with the warranty documents for future reference.
Heat pumps prefer steady, low-temperature running as explained at handover.
What happens on the day
Testing is the last part of the visit wherever the system can be switched on. Then we explain what was done and answer your questions, and anything that needs a follow-up is pointed out there and then. All told, the work takes from a couple of days to around a week, depending on the system and how much of the heating changes. Send pictures of the space and the outside wall, and we can plan the work near Shaw.
- You tell us about the home and what you want from a heat pump.
- The survey checks heat loss, emitters, hot water and the outdoor unit position.
- We explain which type of heat pump suits the home and whether a grant could apply.
- The system is installed and connected to the controls.
- We commission it, complete the MCS certificate and show you how to use it.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions near the property
- Name a contact who can meet us at the agreed time
- Find the manual or the paperwork for the system, if you have it
Getting a price
Some jobs can be priced from pictures, while others need a survey. Bigger systems, commercial sites and awkward pipe routes are normally surveyed on site. Either way, you get a fixed price before any work is booked.
Advice
What else we do in Shaw
Your questions about air source heat pumps in Shaw
Is Shaw within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. A few photos and the postcode are enough to get things started.
Can I fit a heat pump in Shaw without planning permission?
There’s no single answer: the building and the outdoor unit position decide it. The Shaw Road and Crescent Conservation Area is close to the centre of Shaw. Heat pumps on houses are often permitted development, but listed buildings need consent and conservation areas restrict outdoor units facing a road. Where it’s needed, we check with the planning department at West Berkshire council, typically the authority for Shaw.
How do you keep the place clean during the work?
We start with protection: dust sheets over floors and anything close to the work. Any drilling is agreed with you first, and we clear up the dust and offcuts when we finish.
Is there a Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant for air-to-air?
The scheme offers £2,500 for air-to-air, but the conditions are strict. It won’t apply if the system is an add-on next to a boiler as it has to meet the full heating demand.
Am I eligible for a heat pump grant?
That depends on the scheme conditions, which we check for you. As the installer, we make the application where you qualify.
How much VAT is charged on a heat pump in a home?
In residential accommodation, 0% until 31 March 2027 and 5% afterwards. The relief does not cover businesses, and this is not tax advice.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. From one rented home to commercial buildings, we work the same way: survey or diagnosis, a fixed price and proper paperwork.
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