Oxfordshire · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in Swalcliffe
We cover Swalcliffe for air source heat pumps. A look at the job first, a fixed-price quote and written records at the end.
- Plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump
- Choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air
- No space for a hot water cylinder
What we do, step by step
Protection comes first: dust sheets over floors and furniture near the work, and we ask before moving anything. After that, anything electrical is made safe and we start. It takes several days for an air-to-water system with a new cylinder, less for an air-to-air system, and we clear up before we go. We agree a date with you and plan the visit to Swalcliffe so we arrive with what’s needed.
- 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.
- Installation follows on the agreed dates.
- The job ends with commissioning, the MCS certificate and a walk through the controls.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions near the property
- Let us know if the building has a permit or sign-in process
- Make sure we can reach the consumer unit or fuse board
Ask for a quote
Published ranges are a starting point; the quote is built on your property, because no two buildings, rooms or systems are the same. After a look at the job, by pictures or a survey, the price is fixed. To get going, call us on 07833 053749 or write to us at info@aircondoctor.co.uk.
Related advice
Air source heat pumps for homes and businesses in Swalcliffe
Every installation starts with a heat loss survey. That tells us how much heat the home needs, room by room, so the heat pump and the radiators or indoor units can be sized properly. Sizing by rule of thumb isn’t good enough. If you’re dealing with replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump and planning and permitted development questions, we can sort it out.
For a home around Swalcliffe that’s off mains gas and heated by oil or LPG, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme adds an extra £1,500 until March 2027 for an air source or ground source heat pump.
Refrigerant work is written up in the F-Gas records: the work carried out, the refrigerant involved and the quantities. File them with the system’s paperwork, ready for the next service or a warranty query.
- Place
- Swalcliffe (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price guide
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Quotes
- A fixed-price quote up front
- Approvals
- NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified, MCS
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Air source heat pumps in Swalcliffe: the local picture
Central Swalcliffe is inside the Swalcliffe Conservation Area. Listed buildings are part of the picture here: about 14 within half a mile of the centre, such as Manor House (grade I). For a heat pump, permitted development does not apply within the grounds of a listed building, and in a conservation area the outdoor unit can’t go on a wall or roof facing a road, so we check with Cherwell council, normally the planning authority here where necessary. About 82% 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.
Period properties close to Church of St Peter and St Paul can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first. With Broughton Castle about 2.5 miles east, it’s worth asking whether your own home is listed before planning a heat pump.
Swalcliffe is about 5 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. If you need air source heat pumps in Swalcliffe, it’s easy to get a fixed-price quote: please call 07833 053749. Our area covers London and the South East, including Swalcliffe. 443 places in Oxfordshire are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. Guildford, roughly 66 miles off, has its own page on this site.
Our engineers cover all of OX15 for air source heat pumps and the streets around it. From The Green, Bakers Lane and Brick Row to the smaller roads in between, the whole area is covered. Neighbouring places we cover include Tadmarton (1 mile east), Burdrop (1 mile west), Sibford Ferris (1 mile west), Sibford Gower (2 miles west) and Shutford (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Banbury (5 miles east), Bure Park (15 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (8 miles south-west) and Neithrop (4 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Swalcliffe
We fit and service air conditioning in homes and premises around The Lampet Arms. Nearby you’ll also find Bloxham Village Museum (3.5 miles south-east) and Broughton Castle (2.5 miles east). Not far away are Crouch Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
Also near Swalcliffe
What else we do in Swalcliffe
Swalcliffe questions
Is Swalcliffe within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. A few photos and the postcode are enough to get things started.
Does the Boiler Upgrade Scheme cover homes in Swalcliffe?
Yes, if the home and the heat pump meet the scheme’s rules: Swalcliffe is in England, where it applies. The grant is £7,500 for an air source (air-to-water) heat pump and £2,500 for an air-to-air system that replaces the existing fossil-fuel heating. You do not apply yourself: the MCS certified installer does, which is us.
Do you offer emergency call-outs?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7 for breakdowns that cannot wait. Call 07833 053749 and tell us what’s happened.
Who is responsible for leak checks?
Whoever operates the equipment, together with the technicians who service it. Larger systems need regular checks: at least every 12 months from 5 tCO2e and every 6 months from 50 tCO2e. We can tell you which band your system falls into.
What does F-Gas certified mean?
For refrigerant work, both the engineer and the company need the right F-gas credentials. It’s worth checking before you book, and we’re happy to show ours.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes, every time. We diagnose before we treat: the survey tells us what the job needs and how to do it and the fixed price is built on it.
What’s the price of a heat pump installation?
An air-to-water heat pump costs £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes) before the grant. Eligible homes in England and Wales can get £7,500 through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme though not every home qualifies.
Leave it or put it right?
If the emitters can’t give out enough heat, some rooms will not get warm enough. Checking and upsizing them as part of the installation avoids that. A dirty or faulty system works harder and costs more to run.
Typical ranges are on our prices page, but each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a fixed-price quote, and we’ll talk you through it.
Why choose AirCon Doctor in Swalcliffe
- NICEIC approved for electrical work
- Manufacturer’s warranty terms explained on your quote
- One number for homes and businesses across London and the South East
- F-Gas company certification
System by system
Radiators and underfloor heating
Any radiator changes are set out in the quote, so the work is clear.
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme
Only one grant is available per property, and it can’t replace a low-carbon system. Hybrids are excluded.
Rented and managed buildings
Landlords, letting agents and managing agents book us, not only the people who live or work in the property. Let us know who will give us access and who the records should go to and we will copy in whoever needs it.
Portfolio owners often want one contractor and one number. We work across London and the South East, so a run of properties can go into one programme and kept on a regular cycle.
What a customer said
“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