Isle of Wight · Heat pump installation
Shide air source heat pumps
We cover Shide for air source heat pumps. A look at the job first, a fixed-price quote and written records at the end.
- Choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air
- Checking whether planning permission is needed
- A boiler that is getting old
Air source heat pumps for homes and businesses in Shide
An air-to-water heat pump heats water to a lower temperature than a typical boiler which means some radiators may need upsizing. The survey shows which rooms are fine and which need changes and anything that needs changing is in the quote. The work covers radiator systems, homes heated by oil, LPG or gas and hot water cylinders, and common reasons people get in touch are a boiler that’s getting old and comparing heat pump types.
Older homes around Shide can be draughty or have solid walls, which a heat loss calculation will show. Sometimes insulation first is the better investment.
Some warranty terms depend on the system being serviced regularly by a qualified engineer. Where yours does, a regular service with us keeps that side in order and each visit is recorded.
- Where
- Shide (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- Fixed, in writing
- Replies
- Same working day
- Prices
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Accreditations
- NICEIC and F-Gas, MCS
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Air source heat pumps in Shide: the local picture
The last census (2021) found about 66% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. Houses typically have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder.
Period properties close to Church of St. John the Baptist can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first. With Carisbrooke Castle about 1 mile west, it’s worth asking whether your own home is listed before planning a heat pump.
Shide is about 1 mile south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Whether you’re in the middle of Shide or further out, we cover air source heat pumps, from a single room to a whole building. In the Isle of Wight alone we list 125 places, and Shide is one. Worthing, roughly 40 miles off, has its own page on this site.
If your postcode is in PO30, you’re inside the area we cover. Whether you’re on Pan Lane, Ash Road and Dairy Lane or a nearby road, our engineers can take on the work. Close by, we work in Newport (1 mile north-west), Blackwater (1 mile south), Downend (2 miles east), Merstone (3 miles south-east) and Rookley (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Ryde (6 miles east), Cowes (5 miles north), Sandown (6 miles south-east) and Shanklin (7 miles south-east). If your property is somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed, so let us know when you get in touch.
What’s near Shide
Locally, jobs take us to houses, flats and workplaces close to Christ The King College, The Cranbourne Arms Public House and Island Innovation VI Form Campus. Other landmarks nearby include St Mary's Hospital (1.3 miles north) and Carisbrooke Castle (1 mile west). Green spaces nearby include Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
How we price air source heat pumps
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We consider:
- Whether the existing supply is suitable
- Whether it’s a one-off job or part of a maintenance contract
- How far the pipework has to run, and where
Typical ranges are on our prices page, but your price depends on the job in front of us. For a fixed-price quote, call us on 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form, and we will explain what it covers.
What we need to know
A few details help us quote accurately. With your enquiry, please include:
- Where the property is and what kind of building it is
- Where the outdoor unit is, or where you’d like it
- A short video of any fault, such as a noise or a flashing light
For air source heat pumps in Shide, phone us on 07833 053749 or write to us at info@aircondoctor.co.uk. Let us know the type of property and what you need, and send a few photos if you can. Enquiries get a reply the same working day.
What else we do in Shide
What owners can safely do
There are a few things you can safely do yourself: keep the outdoor unit clear of leaves, plants and clutter, check the settings and the remote, and follow the cleaning the manual describes. Opening up the units, the electrics and the refrigerant circuit are a job for us.
For air conditioning, cleaning the indoor unit’s filters is the main job owners can do, if the manual says so. They come out, get a gentle clean and go back only when they’re dry. For a heat pump, the main owner jobs are a clear outdoor unit and sensible control settings.
Your questions about air source heat pumps in Shide
Is planning permission needed for a heat pump in Shide?
It depends on the property. The centre of Shide is in a conservation area. 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 Isle of Wight council, which is usually the planning authority for Shide first.
Does the Boiler Upgrade Scheme cover homes in Shide?
Shide 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.
Whose job is it to check the system for leaks?
The operator of the equipment, working with qualified engineers. Systems below 5 tCO2e fall outside the set leak check intervals, while larger ones need checks at least every 12 months, or every 6 months from 50 tCO2e. We’ll work out which band applies to yours.
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. How much of the heating changes decides most of the time, and we confirm the timing with your quote.
Can I do the refrigerant work myself?
Anything that involves the refrigerant needs an F-Gas qualified engineer from a certified company. That is the law, not just our preference, and it also matters for the manufacturer’s warranty. We’re happy to quote for the full job, supply to commissioning.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. If something urgent happens, like water coming from a unit or a critical room overheating, call our 24/7 line and we will agree what happens next.
Do you provide F-Gas records?
Yes, on every job. New installations come with commissioning details, F-Gas records and warranty information, while repairs and services get a written note of what was found and done.
What air source heat pumps can’t fix
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Planning approval where permitted development doesn’t apply
- Formal advice on VAT for your situation
- Gas boiler work, such as disconnecting the old boiler, which needs a Gas Safe registered engineer
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on in Shide
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Underfloor heating
- Hot water cylinders
- Radiator systems
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Air-to-air heat pumps
How it works
Our engineers bring the tools, gauges and access equipment the job needs. All we ask is clear access to the units, or to where they’ll go, and to the consumer unit. On site, the work takes a few days on site, depending on the cylinder, the radiators and the pipework involved. Let us know how to reach the outside wall or outdoor unit at your property near Shide.
- 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 recommend air-to-water or air-to-air and check the grant position.
- The system is installed and connected to the controls.
- After commissioning, you get the MCS certificate and a handover.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear access to the fuse board
- Mention any roof access, ladders or high-level work
- Dig out any previous service or F-Gas records
Getting a price
Photos are the fastest route to a quote: the inside and outside of the property where the work is, plus the rating plate of any unit already there. Tell us the address and what you need, and many jobs can be priced from that.
Advice
A customer’s words
“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