Oxfordshire · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installers in Shippon
Looking for air source heat pumps in Shippon? 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.
- Not knowing whether a grant applies
- Finding a place for the outdoor unit
- Checking whether planning permission is needed
Air source heat pumps for homes and businesses in Shippon
An air-to-water heat pump heats water to a lower temperature than a typical boiler which means some radiators may need upsizing. We check each radiator against the room’s heat loss, and the quote sets it out. The work covers air-to-air heat pumps, underfloor heating and hot water cylinders, and the jobs we see most are replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump and a boiler that’s getting old.
For a home around Shippon that is off mains gas and heated by oil or LPG, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme adds an extra £1,500 until March 2027 for an air source or ground source heat pump.
Warranty periods vary by brand and by product. For example, Daikin’s standard warranty on split air conditioning is 2 years, and its longer extensions apply to its air-to-water units only. Whatever the brand, the manufacturer’s terms are explained on your quote.
- Where
- Shippon (OX13)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Quote
- Fixed, in writing
- Accreditations
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Costs
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Your questions about air source heat pumps in Shippon
Can I get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant in Shippon?
Shippon 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. We hold MCS certification, so the application is ours to make for you.
Is Shippon within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and hamlets get the same service as the bigger towns. Send a few details and pictures, and we reply the same working day.
Do I need to service the system to keep the warranty?
Each manufacturer decides. Where servicing is a condition, a missed service could give the manufacturer grounds to refuse a claim and we will tell you what your brand asks for.
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.
How long will it take to install a heat pump?
An installation takes from a couple of days to around a week, depending on the system and how much of the heating changes. We confirm the timing after the survey, so call 07833 053749 or drop us a line to arrange one.
Are my radiators big enough for a heat pump?
We find out during the survey. Where a radiator is already large enough, it stays, and any that need upsizing are set out in the quote.
What accreditations do you have?
F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved and MCS certified for heat pumps, and we are Checkatrade members. Our engineers also hold the individual F-gas qualifications needed to work on refrigerant.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Shippon
We also work for facilities teams in offices, schools and public buildings across Oxfordshire. Larger buildings can be done in stages to keep disruption down.
Whether it’s one property or many, you get the same standard: diagnosis, a fixed price, access agreed with the people on site and paperwork at the end.
Heat pumps in Shippon: local notes
About 75% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to the 2021 Census. Finding room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder is seldom a problem in homes like these. Listed buildings are part of the picture here: about 13 within half a mile of the centre, such as The Old Manor (grade II). Where a home is affected, the outdoor unit position is settled with the planning team at Vale of White Horse council, which normally handles Shippon before the heat pump design is finished.
With Appleton Manor about 3.1 miles north-west, it’s worth asking whether your own home is listed before planning a heat pump. Live in one of the older houses around Church of St Mary Magdalene? Expect the survey to look closely at heat loss and at the building’s planning status.
Shippon is about 1 mile west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Shippon gets the same approach as every job we take on: diagnosis first, a fixed price and proper paperwork when we have finished. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire, from busy centres to quieter spots. We also work in Guildford, around 43 miles away.
Every address in OX13 is within our area, from busy streets to back roads. Chestnut Tree Close, Willow Tree Close and Whitehouse Close and the roads off them are all inside our area. If you are just outside Shippon, we cover Cothill (1 mile north-west), Dry Sandford (2 miles north-west), Marcham (2 miles south-west), Sutton Wick (2 miles south) and Frilford Heath (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (6 miles north-east), Didcot (6 miles south-east), Witney (11 miles north-west) and Carterton (14 miles north-west).
What’s near Shippon
In Shippon, that means homes and buildings near St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Prince Of Wales pub and Albert Park and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Radley station, roughly 2.8 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Abingdon Community Hospital (0.8 miles south) and FitzHarris Castle (1 mile south-east). For a walk, there’s Cumnor Hill and Dry Sandford Pit.
What affects the quote in Shippon
The price is fixed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- How easy the units are to reach
- What we find on the survey or diagnosis
- Whether it’s a simple split or a larger system
What you pay depends on the type of system and how many units are involved, how easy the units are to reach and the parts and time the job needs. We give you a fixed price before we start, so there are no surprises.
Asking for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just send:
- A short video of any fault, such as a noise or a flashing light
- Your consumer unit or fuse board
- Where the property is and what kind of building it is
Need a price for air source heat pumps? Please phone us on 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier and tell us about the job. We’ll talk you through the options and give you a fixed-price quote before anything is booked.
How it works
Refrigerant work is done by qualified engineers working for an F-Gas certified company, and electrical work is done by us as NICEIC approved contractors. On the day, both are in the same hands. On site, it 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 Shippon.
- First, a chat about the property and your goals for the heating.
- The survey checks heat loss, emitters, hot water and the outdoor unit position.
- You get our view on the right type for the house, and on whether the Boiler Upgrade Scheme applies.
- Installation follows on the agreed dates.
- We commission it, complete the MCS certificate and show you how to use it.
How to prepare
- Have the make and model of any existing unit to hand
- Clear the space around the indoor unit, or where it will go
- Let us know where we can park and unload
How to get a quote
For air source heat pumps in Shippon, call 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.
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Other services in Shippon
Different systems, different jobs
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme
There’s one grant per property, and you cannot get a grant to replace a low-carbon system, and hybrid systems are not eligible.
Heat loss surveys
The survey works out the heat needed room by room. It’s the basis for sizing the heat pump and the radiators.
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