Oxfordshire · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in Stubbles
Air source heat pumps in and around Stubbles, from a site survey or diagnosis to sign-off and a fixed price agreed before any work starts.
- A boiler that is getting old
- Comparing heat pump types
- Planning and permitted development questions
How we handle air source heat pumps in Stubbles
Many air source heat pumps can be installed as permitted development in England, without a planning application. Conditions include a maximum outdoor unit size of 1.5 m³, compliance with MCS 020(a), use for more than cooling alone and a site outside the curtilage of a listed building. We check the rules for your property as part of the survey. Common call-outs are for plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump and a boiler that’s getting old, on underfloor heating, air-to-water heat pumps and radiator systems.
For a home around Stubbles that’s off mains gas and heated by oil or LPG, an extra £1,500 is available through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme until March 2027, on top of the £7,500.
Warranty on the equipment is the manufacturer’s own, on the manufacturer’s terms, and we explain those terms on your quote. Each brand sets its own conditions, and we’re happy to talk you through them.
- Where
- Stubbles (RG8)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Credentials
- NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified, MCS
- Costs
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Quote
- Fixed-price quote after a site survey
- Response
- We reply the same working day
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What happens on the day
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. On site, it takes several days for an air-to-water system with a new cylinder, less for an air-to-air system. A note on how to find the property and where to park makes a visit to Stubbles easier.
- Step one is understanding the house, how it’s heated today and what you’d like to change.
- We survey the home room by room for heat loss, and check the emitters, hot water and outdoor unit position.
- You get a fixed-price quote, with any grant you’re eligible for and the VAT explained.
- Fitting day: the outdoor unit is placed, the indoor side connected and the controls set up.
- The system is commissioned and registered under MCS, and we show you how to use it.
How to prepare
- Have the make and model of any existing unit to hand
- Clear access to the fuse board
- Tell us about parking and loading
Get a fixed-price quote
Published ranges are a starting point; the quote is built on your property, because every property is different. Once we have looked at the job, from pictures or on a survey, you get a fixed price. To start, ring 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier.
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When to call us in Stubbles
Air-to-air systems interest people who want cooling in summer as well as heating. They heat rooms through wall, floor or ceiling units and switch to cooling in warm weather. Whether a grant applies depends on the scheme conditions.
Customers typically contact us after spotting something like this:
- Checking eligibility for a heat pump grant
- Replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump
- Choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air
Historic houses such as Basildon Park, about 2.5 miles north-east, are a reminder that listed homes need consent before a heat pump goes in.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the figure could change on the day
- What the manufacturer’s warranty covers and for how long
- What records you get at the end
How we price air source heat pumps
Jobs vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- The pipe route between the units
- What state the existing equipment is in
- A single visit or a regular plan
Whatever the property, the quote works the same way: what’s needed, how we reach it, the parts and the labour. Ask for a fixed-price quote and we’ll explain each part.
What we need to know
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Any error code or flashing light on the display
- A few photos of the room and the wall the unit is on, or will go on
- Where the property is and what kind of building it is
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either on a site survey or, for simple jobs, from your photos and details. After that, we send a fixed price so you know the cost before we begin.
Safe owner checks
For air conditioning, cleaning the indoor unit’s filters is the main job owners can do, if the manual says so. 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.
Write down what you notice: error codes, noises, drips, smells or a drop in performance. It helps us diagnose quickly, and a photo of the display helps even more.
Heat pumps in Stubbles: local notes
About 73% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to the 2021 Census. Houses normally have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder. Historic England lists about 5 buildings and structures within half a mile of the centre of Stubbles, including Pyt House (grade II). Where a home is affected, the outdoor unit position is settled with the local planning authority (typically West Berkshire council) before the heat pump design is finished.
If your home is one of the older properties near Church of St Clement, the survey checks whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before the outdoor unit position is chosen.
Stubbles is about 7 miles north-east of Thatcham, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in RG8, we cover air source heat pumps. Stubbles is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover for homes and businesses. Guildford, roughly 31 miles off, has its own page on this site.
If your postcode is in RG8, the property is within reach. Other places close to Stubbles include Ashampstead (1 mile north-west), Ashampstead Green (1 mile north-west), Upper Basildon (1 mile east), Burnt Hill (1 mile south) and New Town (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Didcot (9 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles north), Wantage (13 miles north-west) and Henley-on-Thames (12 miles east).
Landmarks near Stubbles
Stubbles’s nearest station is Goring & Streatley station, roughly 3.1 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Yattendon Castle (1.8 miles south-west). Not far away are Hartslock.
Stubbles questions
Do you cover smaller places like Stubbles?
Yes. Stubbles 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.
Is the heat pump grant available in Stubbles?
Stubbles is in England, where the Boiler Upgrade Scheme runs. For an air-to-water heat pump the amount is £7,500; an air-to-air system can get £2,500 if it replaces the fossil-fuel heating outright, meets the home’s full heating demand and is not an add-on to a boiler. We hold MCS certification, so the application is ours to make for you.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. From a single let flat to offices, shops and public buildings, the approach is the same: a look first, a fixed-price quote and written records.
Are my radiators big enough for a heat pump?
It varies from room to room. We check them all during the survey, so the quote covers any changes.
How much time does a heat pump install need?
As a guide, it takes a few days for most air-to-water installations, with air-to-air systems often quicker. The programme is planned to keep time without heating short and agreed before work begins.
Which manufacturers do you install and repair?
The main ones, including Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, Fujitsu, Panasonic, Toshiba, LG, Samsung, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Hitachi. For new systems, we recommend a brand and model to suit the job and tell you why.
Do you look at the job first?
Yes. Photos often do the job for simple work, while larger systems and faults that need testing are seen on site.
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From one of our customers
“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