Oxfordshire · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installers in Somerton
Air source heat pumps for Somerton, from F-Gas certified engineers, with warranty terms explained brand by brand. Enquiries answered the same working day.
- Questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
- Finding a place for the outdoor unit
- Comparing heat pump types
What you can do yourself, and what needs us
Leave the units and pipework where they are. Moving a unit involves the refrigerant circuit, so it needs an F-Gas qualified engineer, and the electrical side needs a competent person. If you need something moved, we can quote for it.
On air conditioning, the filters in the indoor unit are usually the one part owners can clean where the manufacturer’s manual explains how. With the power off, they lift out, can be vacuumed or rinsed and must be fully dry before they go back. On a heat pump, the equivalent is keeping the outdoor unit clear and checking the controls.
How we handle air source heat pumps in Somerton
We begin with a room-by-room heat loss survey. It shows how much heat each room needs on a cold day so the system is sized to match. Sizing by rule of thumb isn’t good enough. If the problem is comparing heat pump types and an oil, LPG or gas boiler near the end of its life, we can sort it out.
If your home in or near Somerton is heated by oil, LPG or electric heaters with no mains gas, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme adds an extra £1,500 until March 2027 for an air source or ground source heat pump, on top of the £7,500.
AirCon Doctor is an F-Gas certified company and NICEIC approved for electrical work, with MCS certification for heat pumps and Checkatrade membership. Our engineers hold the F-gas qualifications needed to work on refrigerant.
- Place
- Somerton (OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Credentials
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Price guide
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Pricing
- Fixed, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What a heat pump looks like in Somerton
VOA council tax data show about 34% of homes across Somerton and its surrounding area were built in 2000 or later, and about 79% 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 typically have room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder.
A heat loss calculation decides the size of heat pump your home needs. Period properties close to Church of St James can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first.
Somerton is about 6 miles north-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Somerton to the outskirts, our engineers cover air source heat pumps, from a single room to a whole building. Somerton is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. The nearest of our city pages is Guildford, around 58 miles from Somerton.
Every address in OX25 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes properties on Water Street, Wharf Lane and Ardley Road and the roads around them. We also cover Fritwell (2 miles east), Clifton (2 miles north), Upper Heyford (2 miles south), Souldern (2 miles north-east) and Lower Heyford (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Oxford (14 miles south), Banbury (8 miles north), Bicester (6 miles south-east) and Witney (15 miles south-west).
Around Somerton
The nearest railway station is Heyford station, about 2.7 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Deddington Castle (2.4 miles north-west).
What we do, step by step
We keep the work area tidy as we go, with sheets down and mess cleared as we go. Any holes, fixings or cable routes are agreed with you before we drill. The visit takes a few days for most air-to-water installations, with air-to-air systems often quicker. Visits to Somerton are agreed with you in advance and planned so the job can be finished in one trip where possible.
- First we talk through the property and the current system.
- A heat loss survey is carried out, room by room.
- We design the system, check the radiators and cylinder and look at the outdoor unit position.
- A fixed-price quote explains the cost, the grant position and the VAT.
- Then it’s fitted, commissioned and registered with MCS.
How to prepare
- Plan for pets to be kept clear during the visit
- Let us know where the consumer unit is
- Let us know where we can park and unload
Ask for a quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from a site survey or, where the job is straightforward, from pictures and measurements. Then you get a fixed price before any work starts.
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Fixed-price quotes for air source heat pumps in Somerton
Jobs vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- What kind of system it is
- Whether the existing supply is suitable
- The brand, model and parts involved
Several rooms, units or sites on one quote often makes better use of the time. Mention every unit or room you need covered and we’ll price it together.
Before you get in touch
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Your consumer unit or fuse board
- A close-up of the unit’s label showing the model number
- Where the property is and what kind of building it is
To get a fixed-price quote, ring us on 07833 053749 or drop us a line with the address and a few details about the rooms or units involved. Photos help a lot. You’ll hear back from us the same working day.
When something else is needed
Air source heat pumps cannot fix everything, and we will tell you before work begins. It doesn’t solve:
- Formal advice on VAT for your situation
- Getting planning permission or listed building consent on your behalf
- Improving the building’s insulation
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 07833 053749 and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Where we work
- Radiator systems
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Underfloor heating
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Hot water cylinders
Questions from Somerton
Will you come out to Somerton?
Yes, and the size of the place makes no difference to how we work. We are based in East Grinstead and plan each visit so the job can be finished in one trip where possible.
Is a heat pump in Somerton permitted development?
That depends on the building and where the outdoor unit goes. The centre of Somerton is in the Somerton Conservation Area. A heat pump on a house can be permitted development if it meets the conditions, including the MCS noise check, but not within the grounds of a listed building, and in a conservation area the outdoor unit cannot face a road. Where necessary, we check with the local planning authority (for Somerton, normally Cherwell council).
Will skipping a service affect the warranty?
For some brands, yes. Read the manufacturer’s terms, or send us the make and model and we will explain them and stick to the interval they set.
Do you provide F-Gas records?
Yes, always. 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.
Will you make a mess?
We put dust sheets over floors and furniture near the work first, and we tidy up as we go. At the end, we clear up and show you what we’ve done.
Who is responsible for leak checks?
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.
Can you set up regular servicing?
Yes. Tell us what you have and how it’s used and we’ll propose a schedule and quote for it. That can include the leak checks the F-gas rules require for larger systems.
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A customer’s words
“Very professional from the initial survey through to installation. The engineer explained everything clearly and the quote was exactly what we paid. Would not hesitate to recommend AirCon Doctor.”
David W., Haywards Heath