Oxfordshire · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in Sunnymead
Need air source heat pumps in Sunnymead? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around you, then sign it off with written records.
- Checking eligibility for a heat pump grant
- Choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air
- Wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is straightforward, and it helps at the next service:
- Don’t block radiators or indoor units with furniture
- Store the MCS certificate and warranty documents together
- Diary the next service
Equipment warranties come from the manufacturer. We go through the conditions with you, including any servicing they ask for.
Have the system serviced regularly. Check the manufacturer’s terms, as they may include servicing conditions.
Air source heat pumps in Sunnymead, done properly
We begin with a room-by-room heat loss survey. That tells us how much heat the home needs, room by room so the system is sized to match. Sizing by rule of thumb is not good enough. If the problem is checking eligibility for a heat pump grant and working out whether radiators need upsizing, we can help.
Homes around Sunnymead normally have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder, so the main questions are heat loss, radiators and the electrics.
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
- Sunnymead (OX2)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Credentials
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Prices
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Pricing
- A fixed-price quote up front
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Air source heat pumps in Sunnymead: the local picture
About 54 miles out from central London, Sunnymead is part of the South East area we work across.
Period properties close to Roman Catholic Church of St Gregory and St Augustine can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first. If your home is listed, like Holywell Manor about 2.1 miles south, listed building consent comes before any heat pump work.
Sunnymead is about 3 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Sunnymead gets the same approach as every job we take on: diagnosis first, a fixed price and proper paperwork when we have finished. In Oxfordshire alone we list 443 places, and Sunnymead is one. The nearest of our city pages is Guildford, around 48 miles from Sunnymead.
Being close to the A4165, Sunnymead is easy for our engineers to reach. From Wren Road, Scott Road and Wyatt Road to the smaller roads in between, the whole area is covered. Close to Sunnymead, our area also takes in Cutteslowe (1 mile north), Summertown (1 mile south), North Oxford (1 mile south), Wolvercote (1 mile west) and Park Town (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Oxford (3 miles south-east), Didcot (12 miles south), Bicester (9 miles north-east) and Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south).
Landmarks near Sunnymead
Typical jobs here are in properties near St Hugh's College Main Building Including Library, Oxford University Parks and Dew Drop Inn and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Summer Fields School (0.5 miles south) and Oxford Academy (0.7 miles south). The nearest railway station is Oxford Parkway station, about 1.4 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Oxford Castle (2.3 miles south) and Oxford University Museum of Natural History (1.8 miles south). For a walk, there’s Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Headington Hill.
Your questions about air source heat pumps in Sunnymead
Can I fit a heat pump in Sunnymead without planning permission?
That depends on the building and where the outdoor unit goes. Historic England lists about 11 buildings and structures within half a mile of the centre of Sunnymead. The permitted development rules for heat pumps leave out listed buildings and stop outdoor units going on road-facing walls or roofs in conservation areas. Anything outside the rules needs an application, and we raise it with the planning department at Oxford City council, typically the authority for Sunnymead first.
Can I get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant in Sunnymead?
Yes, the scheme covers homes in England, including Sunnymead, if they qualify. Whether your home qualifies, and for how much, depends on the type of heat pump and the heating it replaces. We hold MCS certification, so the application is ours to make for you.
Do you cover Sunnymead?
Yes. We work across Greater London, Surrey, Kent, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire and Essex, and that includes Sunnymead.
Do you look at the job first?
Yes, every time. We diagnose before we treat: the survey tells us what the job needs and how to do it, and the quote is based on that.
Will skipping a service affect the warranty?
It depends on the manufacturer’s terms. Some manufacturers make regular servicing by a qualified engineer a condition of the warranty, so check the terms or ask us. Keep every service record either way.
Are my radiators big enough for a heat pump?
The heat loss survey answers that, room by room. Rooms where the radiator is big enough stay as they are, and any that need upsizing are set out in the quote.
Who has to arrange F-Gas leak checks?
Whoever operates the equipment, together with the technicians who service it. Systems below 5 tCO2e fall outside the set leak check intervals, while larger ones need checks at least every 12 months, or every 6 months from 50 tCO2e. We can tell you which band your system falls into.
What happens on the day
Wherever the system can be run before we leave, we run it and check it in operation. 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. Around Sunnymead, access is usually simple, though gates and garden access are worth mentioning.
- First, a chat about the property and your goals for the heating.
- 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.
- After commissioning, you get the MCS certificate and a handover.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, high walls or locked plant areas
- Dig out any previous service or F-Gas records
- Mention any managing agent or landlord rules we need to follow
How to get a quote
For a fixed-price quote, call 07833 053749 or use the quote form and tell us about the property and what you need. Photos help a lot. We reply to enquiries the same working day.
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When it’s something else
We’ll always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what air source heat pumps will not do:
- Promising eligibility for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
- Getting planning permission or listed building consent on your behalf
- Improving the building’s insulation
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Underfloor heating
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Hot water cylinders
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Radiator systems
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Fixed-price quotes for air source heat pumps in Sunnymead
The survey or diagnosis tells us what the work involves. The main factors are:
- How many units are involved
- How easy the units are to reach
- Whether it’s a one-off job or part of a maintenance contract
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why every job is looked at first, and why the quote is fixed before we start.
What to send for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. With your enquiry, please include:
- A photo of the consumer unit with the cover closed
- Any error code or flashing light on the display
- The rating plate or label on any existing unit
Quotes do not take long. Send a few details and photos, and we reply the same working day. If we need to see the property first, we book a survey at a time that works for you.
From one of our customers
“Excellent service from start to finish. Two wall-mounted units installed in our home. Clean, tidy work: they protected all the floors and left no mess. The systems work brilliantly. Would highly recommend.”
Sarah M., East Grinstead