Hampshire · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Southington, Hampshire
Air source heat pumps in and around Southington, from the first look to the final check and a fixed price agreed before we start.
- An oil, LPG or gas boiler near the end of its life
- Checking emitters for a heat pump
- Deciding on the outdoor unit position
Heat pumps in Southington: local notes
About 41% of homes in the Southington area have been built since 2000, according to the Valuation Office Agency’s council tax figures, and about 64% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to Census 2021 figures. Newer homes typically lose less heat, which tends to suit a heat pump well. Detached and semi-detached houses usually have room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder.
A heat loss calculation decides the size of heat pump your home needs. Older homes near Church of St Mary may need extra checks for planning and heat loss before a heat pump is designed.
Southington is about 8 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Whatever kind of property you have in Southington, we can help with air source heat pumps. We reply to enquiries the same working day, and there’s a 24/7 emergency line. Across Hampshire, we cover 683 places, and Southington is one of them. The nearest of our city pages is Guildford, around 30 miles from Southington.
Vinns Lane, London Road and Dellands Lane and the roads off them are all inside our area. Our working area takes in RG25 in full. Neighbouring places we cover include Overton (1 mile east), Quidhampton (1 mile north-east), Laverstoke (1 mile south-west), Freefolk (1 mile west) and Wells-in-the-Field (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (8 miles east), Winchester (13 miles south), Andover (9 miles west) and Alton (14 miles south-east).
Near you in Southington
Around Southington, our work takes us to homes and businesses near The Greyhound pub, among other places. Southington’s nearest station is Overton station, about 1.1 miles north-east of the centre. The countryside around Southington includes Ladle Hill.
Air source heat pumps in Southington, done properly
A £2,500 grant is available for some air-to-air heat pumps, with conditions. The system must replace the existing fossil-fuel heating and meet the home’s full heating demand, it must be installed by an MCS certified installer, and it must be in a home, so an add-on next to a boiler is not eligible. The work covers radiator systems, underfloor heating and hot water cylinders, and common reasons people get in touch are questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme and replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump.
In a place like Southington, some homes are listed, because permitted development doesn’t apply within the grounds of a listed building, so consent comes first.
Some warranty terms depend on the system being serviced regularly by a qualified engineer. Where yours does, a regular service with us keeps that side in order and each visit is recorded.
- Place
- Southington (RG25)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price guide
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Accreditations
- NICEIC and F-Gas, MCS
- Quotes
- Fixed after a survey or photos
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Questions from Southington
Can I get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant in Southington?
Yes, the scheme covers homes in England, including Southington, if they qualify. Air-to-water and ground source systems attract £7,500. Air-to-air gets £2,500, but only where it takes over from fossil-fuel heating and covers the whole home’s heating demand. As an MCS certified installer, we apply for it on your behalf.
Is planning permission needed for a heat pump in Southington?
It comes down to the building and the spot chosen for the outdoor unit. The Overton Conservation Area is close to the centre of Southington. 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 don’t 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 Southington, normally Basingstoke and Deane council).
Can you set up regular servicing?
Yes. Send details of the systems and how they’re used, and we will suggest a schedule with a fixed price. That can include the leak checks the F-gas rules require for larger systems.
How much does an air source heat pump cost?
£8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes) for air-to-water, before the grant. The final price depends on the heat loss survey, the radiators and the cylinder, and you get a fixed-price quote.
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump?
It depends on each radiator and the room it heats. At the lower temperatures a heat pump uses, radiators need more surface so we check every radiator against the room’s heat loss.
What accreditations do you have?
AirCon Doctor is an F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved for electrical work and MCS certified for heat pumps. We are members of Checkatrade too.
Can I do the refrigerant work myself?
The refrigerant side has to be done by a qualified engineer working for an F-Gas certified company. That is the law, not just our preference, and it also matters for the manufacturer’s warranty. We’re happy to quote for the full job, supply to commissioning.
For landlords and property managers
We regularly work with managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works and we will come back with a fixed-price quote.
Bigger systems bring extra duties: a TM44 inspection by an accredited energy assessor is required at least every 5 years for systems over 12 kW. We arrange the inspection, get the system ready and put right anything it picks up.
Why deal with it now?
The 0% VAT rate on heat pumps in homes runs until 31 March 2027, then 5% applies. It’s a date to bear in mind when planning, though the right time also depends on your home and heating. A system that’s left with a fault, or without a service, usually costs more to run.
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 you know where you stand.
Why choose AirCon Doctor in Southington
- One contact for properties across the South East and London
- Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, Fujitsu, Panasonic, Toshiba and more
- Fixed-price quotes after a survey or pictures
- Diagnosis first, then a fixed price
Read our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
Safe owner checks
There are a few things you can safely do yourself: keep the outdoor unit clear of leaves, plants and clutter, check the settings and the remote, and follow the cleaning the manual describes. Opening up the units, the electrics and the refrigerant circuit are a job for us.
Refrigerant is off limits for anyone without the right qualifications. 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.
The process
Testing is the last part of the visit wherever the system can be switched on. Then we explain what was done and answer your questions, and anything that needs attention later is pointed out. The visit takes several days for an air-to-water system with a new cylinder, less for an air-to-air system. Photos of the room and the outside of the property help us plan a visit to Southington.
- We start with your plans and the property.
- A survey covers heat loss, radiators, hot water and where the outdoor unit could sit.
- We explain which type of heat pump suits the home and whether a grant could apply.
- We install the heat pump and connect it up.
- The job ends with commissioning, the MCS certificate and a walk through the controls.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear access to the fuse board
- Mention any managing agent or landlord rules we need to follow
- Find the manual or the paperwork for the system, if you have it
Get a fixed-price quote
Photos are the fastest route to a quote: the inside and outside of the property where the work is, plus the rating plate of any unit already there. Add the address and what you’d like done, and simple jobs can often be priced without a visit.
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A customer’s words
“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