Reading · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in Sonning Common
For air source heat pumps in Sonning Common, choose an F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved company. A fixed price before work begins, and a 24/7 emergency line.
- Ageing boilers that will need replacing
- Deciding which kind of heat pump suits the home
- Working out where a cylinder could go
How we handle air source heat pumps in Sonning Common
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 air-to-air heat pumps are sometimes simply called air conditioning. Typical jobs include wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating and choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air, on radiator systems, underfloor heating and homes heated by oil, LPG or gas.
For a house near Sonning Common, space outside is rarely the problem, so heat loss, radiators and the electrics are what we check.
Refrigerant work is written up in the F-Gas records: what was done, the refrigerant type and any amount added or recovered. Keep the records with the manual and the warranty documents, ready for the next service or a warranty query.
- Place
- Sonning Common (RG4, RG9)
- Region
- Reading
- Certified
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Quotes
- A fixed-price quote up front
- Prices
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Air source heat pumps around Sonning Common
The Valuation Office Agency’s council tax figures date about 47% of homes in Sonning Common and the neighbourhoods around it to the post-war years, 1945 to 1972, and the last census (2021) found about 84% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. Homes of that age often have cavity walls that may or may not be insulated, which the survey checks. Houses usually have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder. About 38 miles out from central London, Sonning Common is part of the South East area we work across.
Greys Court lies about 2.2 miles north-east. Owners of listed homes need consent before a heat pump is fitted, so it’s one of our first questions. Live in one of the older houses around The Church of Christ the King? Expect the survey to look closely at heat loss and at the building’s planning status.
Sonning Common is about 3 miles north of Caversham, in Reading. Sonning Common gets the same approach as every job we take on: a look at the job first, a fixed-price quote and written records at the end. Across Reading, we cover 34 places, Sonning Common among them. You can also see our page for Guildford, roughly 26 miles from Sonning Common.
From Wood Lane, Green Lane and Woodbury Close to the smaller roads in between, nowhere is left out. Among the places we cover in Reading, Sonning Common is one of the largest. We also cover the places around Sonning Common: Peppard Hill (1 mile north-west), Rotherfield Peppard (1 mile north), Kidmore End (1 mile south-west), Kingwood Common (1 mile north-west) and Shepherd's Green (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (3 miles south), Norcot (4 miles south-west), West Reading (4 miles south) and Tilehurst Within (5 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Sonning Common
We fit and service air conditioning in homes and premises around Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge, The Warwick School and Hare & Hounds pub, among other places. The closest station to Sonning Common is Henley-On-Thames station, roughly 3.7 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Frazer Nash Archives (3.8 miles east) and Battle Hospital (4.1 miles south). For a walk, there’s Sonning Hill and Warburg Nature Reserve.
What the work involves, system by system
Hot water cylinders
The cylinder size depends on how much hot water the household uses.
Heat loss surveys
We look at walls, windows, floors, roofs and ventilation along with the room sizes.
Common questions in Sonning Common
Can you do air source heat pumps in Sonning Common?
Yes. We work across London and the South East from our base in East Grinstead, and Sonning Common is part of that. To start, ring 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier with a few pictures.
Is Sonning Common within the area you cover?
Yes. Sonning Common is within the area we cover across London and the South East. We are based in East Grinstead and plan each visit so the job can be finished in one trip where possible.
What VAT do I pay on a heat pump?
Heat pumps in homes carry 0% VAT until 31 March 2027, with 5% from 1 April 2027. It does not apply to businesses. This is general information, not tax advice.
Can I get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant?
Eligibility depends on the property and the scheme rules. The scheme gives £7,500 for eligible air-to-water or ground source systems, and £2,500 for air-to-air only under strict conditions, and we check before you commit.
Can you look at a system you didn’t fit?
Yes. We work on systems fitted by other installers as well as our own, on all the main brands. Tell us the make and model and send any paperwork you have.
Are you F-Gas certified?
F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved and MCS certified for heat pumps, and we’re Checkatrade members. Our engineers also hold the individual F-gas qualifications needed to work on refrigerant.
Will I need planning consent for an air source heat pump?
Under the Planning Portal rules, a heat pump on a house can often be permitted development. Listed buildings are excluded, and listed building consent is separate. We check what applies to you.
Places near Sonning Common
Other services in Sonning Common
How the visit works
Wherever the system can be run before we leave, we run it and check it in operation. Then we show you what we’ve done and answer any questions, and anything that needs attention later is pointed out. All told, the work takes from a couple of days to around a week, depending on the system and how much of the heating changes. Photos of the room and the outside wall help us plan a job near Sonning Common.
- It begins with your house and the heating it relies on now.
- We measure heat loss for every room.
- From those figures we size the heat pump and decide on radiators, cylinder and outdoor position.
- You get a fixed price, with any grant and the VAT set out.
- Then it’s fitted, commissioned and registered with MCS.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions near the property
- Let us know if the building has a permit or sign-in process
- Unlock any gate, garage or side passage we need
Ask for a quote
For a fixed-price quote, phone 07833 053749 or write to us at info@aircondoctor.co.uk and tell us about the property and what you need. Photos help a lot. We reply to enquiries the same working day.
Advice
Looking after your system
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Keep the MCS certificate with the manufacturer’s paperwork
- Leave space around the outdoor unit
- Do not block radiators or indoor units with furniture
Equipment warranties come from the manufacturer. We go through the conditions with you, including any servicing they ask for.
Don’t cover radiators with furniture or heavy curtains so the heat can get into the room.
Fixed-price quotes for air source heat pumps in Sonning Common
Typical ranges are on our prices page, and your quote is built on your job. What we look at:
- Access, including height, roofs and ladders
- What electrical work the job needs
- The pipe route between the units
One room or a whole building, we price it on the same basis: what needs doing, how we get to it and what it needs. The price is fixed before we start, with VAT shown clearly.
Helping us quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- Photos showing the indoor unit and the space around it
- A short video of any fault, such as a noise or a flashing light
- The address and the type of property
Our prices page gives typical ranges, but your quote is based on your job, because every property is different. After a look at the job, by pictures or a survey, the price is fixed. To get going, give us a ring on 07833 053749 or use the quote form.
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