Windsor and Maidenhead · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Stubbings, Windsor and Maidenhead
Need air source heat pumps in Stubbings? We look at the job first, give you a fixed-price quote and do the work at a time that suits you, then sign it off with written records.
- Working out whether radiators need upsizing
- Working out where a cylinder could go
- Deciding on the outdoor unit position
What a heat pump looks like in Stubbings
About 74% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to the last census (2021). Houses normally have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder.
Historic houses such as Harleyford Manor, about 2.2 miles north-west, are a reminder that listed homes need consent before a heat pump goes in.
Stubbings is about 2 miles west of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Properties in Stubbings get the same service as everywhere we cover: a look at the job first, a fixed-price quote and written records at the end. In Windsor and Maidenhead alone we list 57 places and Stubbings is among them. There’s also a page for Guildford, roughly 21 miles from Stubbings.
Our nearest recent job to Stubbings was on Princess Way, Camberley (GU15), about 14 miles south: installing a Samsung VRF system serving twelve rooms across two floors, including open-plan working areas, individual offices, a server room and a boardroom.
Here we cover the SL6 postcode area. Places around Stubbings that are also on our list: Burchett's Green (1 mile west), Holloway (1 mile south-west), Pinkneys Green (1 mile east), Littlewick Green (1 mile south-west) and Woolley Green (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Windsor (7 miles south-east), North Ascot (8 miles south-east), Cookham (3 miles north-east) and Dedworth (7 miles south-east).
What’s near Stubbings
In Stubbings, that means homes and buildings near Newlands Girls' School and The Crown pub. The nearest railway station is Furze Platt station, about 2.2 miles east. Well-known places in the area include St Mark's Hospital (1.4 miles east) and Marlow Museum (2.8 miles north). Open spaces near Stubbings include Taplow Lake and Carpenter's Wood.
About our air source heat pumps in Stubbings
Air-to-water heat pumps heat your hot water through a cylinder. Homes with a combi boiler may not have a cylinder, so finding space for one is part of the survey. Air-to-air systems do not heat hot water, so you will need another way to do that. We’re often asked to deal with checking eligibility for a heat pump grant and radiators that may be too small for a heat pump, across hot water cylinders, air-to-air heat pumps and radiator systems.
In a place like Stubbings, some homes are listed, because permitted development doesn’t apply within the grounds of a listed building, so we check consent first.
Any work on the refrigerant circuit is recorded: the work carried out, the refrigerant involved and the quantities. File them with the system’s paperwork, as a manufacturer or a future engineer may ask to see them.
- Place
- Stubbings (SL6)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Typical price
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Price
- Fixed-price quote after a site survey
- Credentials
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Enquiries
- On the working day you ask
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Stubbings questions
Can I fit a heat pump in Stubbings without planning permission?
The answer turns on the property and where the outdoor unit would sit. Central Stubbings sits inside a 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 can’t face a road. Where needed, we check with Windsor and Maidenhead council, which is usually the planning authority for Stubbings.
Is Stubbings within the area you cover?
Yes. Stubbings is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Visits to smaller places are planned so the engineer arrives with what the job needs.
Am I eligible for a heat pump grant?
Not every home qualifies, so we check. Only one grant is available per property, it can’t replace a low-carbon system, and hybrids don’t qualify, among other rules.
Why does F-Gas certification matter?
Certification shows a business is approved to work on systems that hold F gas refrigerant. That isn’t optional: it’s required by law, and AirCon Doctor is certified.
How do you keep the place clean during the work?
We put dust sheets over floors and furniture near the work first, and the area is kept tidy throughout. Before we leave, we clear up and run through the work with you.
What VAT do I pay on a heat pump?
For homes, 0% until 31 March 2027, under HMRC Notice 708/6, then 5%. With air-to-air, HMRC’s view depends on the product, so we confirm the VAT on the quote.
Are my radiators big enough for a heat pump?
Some radiators may be fine as they are, and some may need to be larger. Heat pumps run at lower flow temperatures, so radiators give out less heat, and the survey checks each one.
Signs you need air source heat pumps in Stubbings
Some people want to move away from burning fossil fuels at home. With a heat pump, the heat comes from the air outside and the system runs on electricity and that’s the appeal for many households.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Working out where a cylinder could go
- An oil, LPG or gas boiler near the end of its life
- Radiators that may be too small for a heat pump
Older homes near Church of St. James the Less may need extra checks for planning and heat loss before a heat pump is designed.
Before booking anyone
- Which brand and model they’re proposing, and why
- Whether they hold F-Gas company certification, not just individual qualifications
- How extra work would be agreed if they find something unexpected
How we price air source heat pumps
Typical ranges are on our prices page, and your quote is built on your job. The quote depends on:
- What electrical work the job needs
- The condition of any existing system
- What kind of system it is
No two properties are the same, so each one gets its own fixed-price quote. The equipment, how we reach it, the route between units and the work needed all play a part.
Asking for a quote
A few details help us quote accurately. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- A few pictures of the room and the wall the unit is on, or will go on
- The address and the type of property
- The outdoor side of the property, including any roof or flat area
Every quote shows the VAT clearly, and the rate that applies to your job is stated. VAT can differ between homes and businesses and between kinds of work, so we confirm it on the quote. To get one, give us a ring on 07833 053749.
Also near Stubbings
What else we do in Stubbings
What the work involves, system by system
Heat loss surveys
The survey covers the building fabric and how air moves through it, and the size of each room.
Radiators and underfloor heating
Any radiator changes are set out in the quote, so the work is clear.
What we do, step by step
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 a few days on site, depending on the cylinder, the radiators and the pipework involved. Somewhere like Stubbings, it helps to know about lanes, gates and where to park.
- We start with your plans and the property.
- A survey covers heat loss, radiators, hot water and where the outdoor unit could sit.
- We recommend air-to-water or air-to-air and check the grant position.
- We install the heat pump and connect it up.
- The job ends with commissioning, the MCS certificate and a walk through the controls.
How to prepare
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, high walls or locked plant areas
- Mention any parking restrictions near the property
- Give us access to the outside wall, roof or yard where the outdoor unit sits
Getting a price
Quotes do not take long. Call or email with a few details and we will come back to you the same working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits you.
Advice
From one of our customers
“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