Oxfordshire · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in Swinbrook
One call covers MCS certified installation of air source heat pumps for heating and hot water, with the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant applied for in Swinbrook: diagnosis, fixed price, work and sign-off. An F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, on Checkatrade.
- Radiators that may be too small for a heat pump
- Questions about where the outdoor unit can go
- Questions about listed buildings or conservation areas
Air source heat pumps for homes and businesses in Swinbrook
An air-to-water heat pump costs £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant. In England and Wales, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers a £7,500 grant towards an eligible air-to-water installation, and as the installer we apply for it on your behalf. Not every home qualifies, so we check eligibility before you commit. If the problem is planning and permitted development questions and an oil, LPG or gas boiler near the end of its life, we can sort it out.
Space for an outdoor unit is rarely an issue near Swinbrook, so the design comes down to heat loss, radiators and hot water.
Some manufacturers make regular servicing by a qualified engineer a condition of their warranty. If that applies to your system, booking the service on time keeps the record straight and each visit is recorded.
- Place
- Swinbrook (OX18)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- Accreditations
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Guide price
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
FAQs for Swinbrook
Can I get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant in Swinbrook?
Swinbrook is in England, where the Boiler Upgrade Scheme runs. The amount depends on the type of heat pump, and the survey confirms which applies. The installer applies, and we’re MCS certified.
Is planning permission needed for a heat pump in Swinbrook?
It comes down to the building and the spot chosen for the outdoor unit. There’s a conservation area, the Swinbrook Conservation Area, close to central Swinbrook. 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 cannot face a road. Where necessary, we check with the planning department at West Oxfordshire council, typically the authority for Swinbrook.
Is the equipment covered by a warranty?
It’s the manufacturer’s, and the terms are theirs. Some brands make regular servicing a condition, so keep your service records.
Can you set up regular servicing?
Yes. We offer maintenance contracts, set at the interval the system and the manufacturer’s terms need. Every visit is recorded, with F-Gas records where refrigerant work is involved.
How long will it take to install a heat pump?
A typical installation takes from a couple of days to around a week, depending on the system and how much of the heating changes. We plan the work so you are without heating for as little time as possible, and we explain it in advance.
What’s the price of a heat pump installation?
Air-to-water systems are £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before any grant. The final price depends on the heat loss survey, the radiators and the cylinder and the quote is fixed.
Do you provide F-Gas records?
Yes, always. A new system comes with commissioning details, F-Gas records and the manufacturer’s warranty information, while repairs and services get a written note of what was found and done.
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Aftercare tips
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Let the heat pump run steadily, as set up at handover
- Clear leaves and debris from the outdoor unit
- Leave indoor units unobstructed
After commissioning, the installation is registered under MCS and you receive the certificate. Keep it with the manufacturer’s paperwork, as you may need it later.
Book a service every year. Your manufacturer’s warranty terms may say something about servicing.
For landlords and property managers
We work for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as homeowners and businesses. Tell us who the contact on site is and who should receive the paperwork, and we will keep everyone informed.
Where a tenant occupies the property but the landlord owns the system, it’s worth checking the agreement for who looks after the system. We can quote either party and send the records to whoever needs them.
What happens on the day
The work area is kept tidy throughout, with sheets down and mess cleared as we go. If we need to drill through a wall, we agree the spot with you first. The visit takes anything from a couple of days for air-to-air to the best part of a week for air-to-water with radiator changes. Somewhere like Swinbrook, it helps to know about lanes, gates and where to park.
- You tell us about the home and what you want from a heat pump.
- A survey covers heat loss, radiators, hot water and where the outdoor unit could sit.
- You get our view on the right type for the house, and on whether the Boiler Upgrade Scheme applies.
- Installation follows on the agreed dates.
- After commissioning, you get the MCS certificate and a handover.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park and unload
- Plan for pets to be kept clear during the visit
- Let us know if the building has a permit or sign-in process
Getting a quote
Every quote starts with a look at the job, from a site survey or, where the job is straightforward, from pictures and measurements. Then you get a fixed price so you know the cost before we begin.
Related advice
Safe owner checks
Before you call us about a fault, a few checks can save a visit: check the mode, the set temperature, the remote’s batteries and the breaker. If the breaker trips a second time, leave it off and ring 07833 053749 or write to us at info@aircondoctor.co.uk.
There are a few things you can safely do yourself: keeping the outdoor unit clear, checking the mode and set temperature, and the routine cleaning in the manual. Anything inside the units, the electrics and the refrigerant is engineer’s work.
Homes in Swinbrook and heat pumps
The last census (2021) found about 80% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. Houses usually have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder.
Minster Lovell Hall lies about 2.9 miles south-east. Owners of listed homes need consent before a heat pump is fitted, so it’s one of our first questions. If your home is one of the older properties near Church of St Mary, the survey checks whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before the outdoor unit position is chosen.
Swinbrook is about 3 miles north of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. If you need air source heat pumps in Swinbrook, please give us a ring on 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier for a fixed-price quote. Our area covers London and the South East, Swinbrook included. Our Oxfordshire coverage runs to 443 places, and Swinbrook is one of them. Guildford is in our area too, around 59 miles away.
We cover every part of the OX18 postcode area. Places around Swinbrook that are also on our list: Leafield (3 miles north-east), Shipton-under-Wychwood (3 miles north), Ascott d'Oyley (3 miles north-east), Ascott Earl (3 miles north) and Ascott-under-Wychwood (4 miles north). Further out, we also cover Witney (5 miles south-east), Carterton (3 miles south), Faringdon (11 miles south) and Kidlington (13 miles east).
Near you in Swinbrook
Around Swinbrook, our work takes us to homes and businesses near The Swan pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Shipton station, roughly 3.3 miles north.
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