Hampshire · Heat pump installation
Shootash air source heat pumps
Need air source heat pumps in Shootash? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around you, then sign it off with written records.
- Replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump
- Deciding which kind of heat pump suits the home
- Checking whether planning permission is needed
Air source heat pumps for homes and businesses in Shootash
We begin with a room-by-room heat loss survey. It shows how much heat each room needs on a cold day, so the heat pump and the radiators or indoor units can be sized properly. Guesswork leads to systems that are too big or too small. We’re often asked to deal with ageing boilers that will need replacing and wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating, on hot water cylinders, air-to-air heat pumps and air-to-water heat pumps.
In a place like Shootash, some homes are listed, because permitted development doesn’t apply within the grounds of a listed building, so we check consent first.
Some warranty terms depend on the system being serviced regularly by a qualified engineer. If that applies to your system, booking the service on time keeps the record straight, and every service is written up.
- Location
- Shootash (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Typical price
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Accreditations
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Pricing
- Fixed, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Testing is the last part of the visit wherever the system can be switched on. Then we show you what we have done and answer any questions, and anything that needs attention later is pointed out. The visit 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 pictures first means the trip to Shootash can be planned properly.
- Step one is understanding the house, how it’s heated today and what you’d like to change.
- On the visit we calculate what every room loses on a cold day, then check the radiators, room for a cylinder and outdoor unit options.
- You get a fixed-price quote, with any grant you’re eligible for and the VAT explained.
- The outdoor unit, the indoor equipment and the controls are installed and connected.
- Once it’s running correctly, the MCS certificate is issued and we show you the settings.
Getting ready for the visit
- Find the manual or the paperwork for the system, if you have it
- Make sure we can reach the consumer unit or fuse board
- Unlock any gate, garage or side passage we need
Get a fixed-price quote
If you need air source heat pumps in Shootash, phone 07833 053749 or send an email. Tell us what kind of property it is and what you’d like done, and send a few pictures if you can. We reply the same working day.
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Air source heat pumps in Shootash: the local picture
The Valuation Office Agency’s council tax figures show about 45% of homes in the Shootash area were built in 2000 or later, and about 73% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to Census 2021 figures. Lower heat loss in recent homes often means a smaller heat pump and fewer radiator changes. Detached and semi-detached houses normally have room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder.
Mottisfont Abbey lies about 3 miles north. Owners of listed homes need consent before a heat pump is fitted, so it’s one of our first questions. Period properties close to Church of All Saints can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first.
Shootash is about 3 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Homes and businesses alike in Shootash, we can help with air source heat pumps. We reply to enquiries the same working day, and there’s a 24/7 emergency line. Shootash is one of 683 towns, villages and districts in Hampshire where we work for homes and businesses. The nearest of our city pages is Guildford, around 46 miles from Shootash.
If your postcode is in SO51, the property is within reach. Close to Shootash, our area also takes in The Frenches (1 mile west), Plaitford Green (2 miles west), East Wellow (2 miles south), West Wellow (2 miles south-west) and Blackhill (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (11 miles north-east), Eastleigh (9 miles east), Andover (15 miles north) and Totton (6 miles south).
Local landmarks in Shootash
Typical jobs here are in properties near Stanbridge Earls School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Romsey station, about 2.4 miles east. A little further out are King Johns House (2.2 miles east) and Romsey Community Hospital (2.9 miles east). Open spaces near Shootash include Copythorne Common.
Places near Shootash
What else we do in Shootash
Keeping the system healthy
Looking after the system is mostly common sense. A few tips:
- Book a yearly service
- Check what your manufacturer’s warranty asks of you
- Don’t block radiators or indoor units with furniture
In cold, damp weather the outdoor unit runs a defrost cycle from time to time. It may give off steam or sound different for a few minutes and it’s part of how the system works.
Keep radiators and indoor units unobstructed so the heat can get into the room.
When something else is needed
We won’t sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so these are the things it won’t cover:
- Grants for hybrid systems or replacements of low-carbon systems
- Any gas work on the existing boiler
- Improving the building’s insulation
If you are not sure, just call 07833 053749 or write to us at info@aircondoctor.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer.
What we work on in Shootash
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Hot water cylinders
- Radiator systems
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Underfloor heating
What affects the cost of air source heat pumps
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- Whether we need access equipment for high-level work
- Which make and model is being fitted or worked on
- A single visit or a regular plan
The cost depends on the system and the number of rooms or units, the access and the parts and time the job needs. We give you a fixed price before we start, so you know where you stand.
What to send for a quote
When you call or email, these details help:
- A few pictures of the room and the wall the unit is on, or will go on
- The rating plate or label on any existing unit
- Where the outdoor unit is, or where you’d like it
To get a fixed-price quote, phone 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form with the address and a few details about the rooms or units involved. Photos help a lot. We reply to enquiries the same working day.
Your questions about air source heat pumps in Shootash
Is planning permission needed for a heat pump in Shootash?
It comes down to the building and the spot chosen for the outdoor unit. The half-mile around the middle of Shootash holds about 3 listed buildings and structures. On a house, an air source heat pump can often go ahead under permitted development, with an outdoor unit of no more than 1.5 cubic metres and an installation that meets MCS 020(a), which includes a noise check. Those rights do not reach the grounds of a listed building, and conservation areas rule out walls or roofs facing a road. If that might affect you, we ask the local planning authority (for Shootash, typically Test Valley council).
Will you come out to Shootash?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We are based in East Grinstead and plan each visit so the job can be finished in one trip where possible.
Whose job is it to check the system for leaks?
Whoever operates the equipment, together with the technicians who service it. Larger systems need regular checks: at least every 12 months from 5 tCO2e and every 6 months from 50 tCO2e. We can tell you which band your system falls into.
How does the warranty work?
The manufacturer provides it, on its own terms. Some brands make regular servicing a condition so it’s worth keeping the service records.
How much time does a heat pump install need?
It takes from a couple of days to around a week, depending on the system and how much of the heating changes. How much of the heating changes decides most of the time and the timing is set out with your quote.
Which type of heat pump is right for my home?
Air-to-water heats radiators or underfloor heating and hot water; air-to-air heats rooms through indoor units and can cool them. With air-to-air, hot water needs another source, and we explain which suits your home.
Which accreditations do you hold?
We’re an F-Gas certified company, with NICEIC approval for electrical work and MCS certification for heat pumps. We’re members of Checkatrade too.
What a customer said
“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