Isle of Wight · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in Shorwell
For air source heat pumps in Shorwell, choose an F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved company. A fixed price before work begins, and a 24/7 emergency line.
- Questions about where the outdoor unit can go
- An oil, LPG or gas boiler near the end of its life
- Plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump
Air source heat pumps for homes and businesses in Shorwell
A heat pump takes heat from the outside air and moves it into your home, using electricity to drive the process. It works on the same principle as air conditioning, run the other way and the Energy Saving Trust notes that air-to-air heat pumps are sometimes referred to as air conditioning. Typical jobs include a boiler that’s getting old and plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump, on radiator systems, homes heated by oil, LPG or gas and air-to-air heat pumps.
If your home in or near Shorwell is heated by oil, LPG or electric heaters with no mains gas, an extra £1,500 is available through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme until March 2027.
Warranty periods vary by brand and by product. Daikin, for example, gives a standard 2 years on split air conditioning, with longer extensions only on its air-to-water heat pumps. Whatever the brand, the manufacturer’s terms are explained on your quote.
- Where
- Shorwell (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Guide price
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Accreditations
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Quotes
- A fixed-price quote up front
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Heat pumps in Shorwell: local notes
The coast is only about 2 miles from Shorwell. Near the coast, we choose the outdoor unit position with salt-laden wind in mind. About 35% of homes in and around Shorwell were built before 1919, according to Valuation Office Agency council tax records, and about 87% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to the 2021 Census. Older homes can lose heat faster, so a room-by-room heat loss calculation, and sometimes insulation or larger radiators, comes before sizing a heat pump. Detached and semi-detached houses normally have room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder.
Live in one of the older houses around St. Peter's Church? Expect the survey to look closely at heat loss and at the building’s planning status.
Shorwell is about 5 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. From the centre of Shorwell to the outskirts, we cover air source heat pumps, from a single room to a whole building. Our area takes in 125 places across the Isle of Wight, from busy centres to quieter spots. For properties nearby, see our Worthing page, about 44 miles away.
From Fine Lane, Orchards Way and Farriers Way to the smaller roads in between, the whole area is covered. If your postcode is in PO30, we can take the job on. We also cover the places around Shorwell: Thorncross (1 mile south-west), Little Atherfield (2 miles south), Moortown (2 miles west), Brighstone (2 miles west) and Chillerton (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Newport (5 miles north-east), Ryde (10 miles north-east), Cowes (8 miles north) and Sandown (9 miles east). Island and remote properties take a little more planning, so please mention your location when you call 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form.
Local landmarks in Shorwell
Typical jobs here are in properties near The Crown Inn and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Carisbrooke Castle (3.6 miles north-east) and Whitecroft Hospital (3.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Shorwell includes Brighstone Down.
Signs you need air source heat pumps in Shorwell
Extensions, renovations and loft conversions are a natural time to rethink the heating. It’s simpler to plan radiators, pipework and a cylinder while the builders are in.
These are the situations we see most often:
- Checking emitters for a heat pump
- Replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump
- Comparing heat pump types
Northcourt Manor, roughly 0.3 miles north, is a reminder to check your home’s listing status: permitted development does not cover listed buildings.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whose warranty applies, and on what terms
- What happens if the job turns out to be different on the day
- The make and model of any parts or equipment being quoted
When something else is needed
We’d rather tell you now than sell you work that will not help, so these are the things it will not cover:
- Planning approval where permitted development doesn’t apply
- Any gas work on the existing boiler
- Insulation work, such as loft or cavity wall insulation
If you are not sure, just ring us on 07833 053749 or write to us at info@aircondoctor.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
What the work covers
- Radiator systems
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Underfloor heating
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Hot water cylinders
- Air-to-air heat pumps
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Someone needs to let us in and show us the units, or where they’re going, and we take it from there. At the end, we tidy up and run through the work with you. Seeing the property in photos first means the trip to Shorwell can be planned properly.
- It starts with a conversation about the home, the existing heating and your plans.
- The survey measures heat loss room by room and looks at radiators, hot water and the best spot for the outdoor unit.
- You get a fixed-price quote, with any grant you are eligible for and the VAT explained.
- Installation covers the outdoor unit, the indoor connections and the controls.
- Commissioning, MCS certification and a handover of the controls finish the job.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the rooms we’re working in
- Let us know where the consumer unit is
- Give us access to the outside wall, roof or yard where the outdoor unit sits
Ask for a quote
Need a price for air source heat pumps? Please phone us on 07833 053749 or write to us at info@aircondoctor.co.uk with a few details about the property. We will talk you through the options and give you a fixed-price quote before anything is booked.
Related advice
What you can do yourself, and what needs us
Never try to top up, release or handle refrigerant yourself. Under the F-gas rules, engineers need their own qualifications and the company must be certified, and escaping refrigerant can cause cold burns. If you suspect a leak, switch the system off and call 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. On a heat pump, the equivalent is keeping the outdoor unit clear and checking the controls.
Nearby places to Shorwell
Other services in Shorwell
Your questions about air source heat pumps in Shorwell
Can I fit a heat pump in Shorwell without planning permission?
That depends on the building and where the outdoor unit goes. The centre of Shorwell is in a conservation area. 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 Isle of Wight council, typically the authority for Shorwell.
Is the coast a problem for outdoor units in Shorwell?
It can. Shorwell is within about 2 miles of the coast, and salt air speeds up corrosion on outdoor units. The outdoor unit position, its fixings and regular servicing all help near the sea.
Does the grant cover air-to-air heat pumps?
The scheme offers £2,500 for air-to-air, but the conditions are strict. Adding air-to-air alongside a boiler doesn’t qualify, and it must cover the whole heating demand.
Which accreditations do you hold?
F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved and MCS certified for heat pumps, and we’re Checkatrade members. Engineers who handle refrigerant hold their own F-gas qualifications as well.
How does the warranty work?
Warranty is the manufacturer’s own, on its terms. Terms differ by brand, and we set them out on your quote.
What does an air-to-water heat pump cost?
Air-to-water installations cost £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant. Air-to-air systems are priced after a survey, with the VAT confirmed on your quote.
Do you offer emergency call-outs?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7 for breakdowns that can’t wait. Call 07833 053749 and tell us what’s happened.
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