West Berkshire · Heat pump installation
Thatcham air source heat pumps
Looking for air source heat pumps in Thatcham? 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.
- Checking eligibility for a heat pump grant
- A boiler that is getting old
- Deciding on the outdoor unit position
Air source heat pumps in Thatcham
Heat pumps run at lower flow temperatures than most boilers, so radiators may need to be larger to give out the same heat. The survey shows which rooms are fine and which need changes, and the quote sets it out. If the problem is moving away from fossil-fuel heating and not knowing whether a grant applies, we can help.
Houses in Thatcham usually have room for an outdoor unit at the side or rear, and it needs to meet the MCS noise check to be permitted development.
Each manufacturer sets its own warranty period. Daikin, for example, gives a standard 2 years on split air conditioning, with longer extensions only on its air-to-water heat pumps. For any other brand, we explain the manufacturer’s terms on your quote.
- Place
- Thatcham (RG19, RG18)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Credentials
- NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified, MCS
- Quote
- A fixed-price quote up front
- Costs
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What air source heat pumps cannot fix
In fairness, there are a few things this work won’t fix:
- Formal advice on VAT for your situation
- Any gas work on the existing boiler
- A grant for a home that does not meet the scheme rules
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or write to us at info@aircondoctor.co.uk and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What the work covers
- Underfloor heating
- Radiator systems
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Hot water cylinders
The process
Where something has to be switched off during the work, we agree it with you first, so you can plan around it. For businesses, we can usually work room by room or zone by zone. The work takes several days for an air-to-water system with a new cylinder, less for an air-to-air system. Photos of an existing unit and its label help with repairs and servicing in Thatcham.
- First we talk through the property and the current system.
- A heat loss survey is carried out, room by room.
- We design the system, check the radiators and cylinder and look at the outdoor unit position.
- Cost, grant and VAT appear on one fixed-price quote.
- Installation, commissioning and MCS registration complete the job.
Before we arrive
- Mention any roof access, ladders or high-level work
- Tell us about any building rules, permits or sign-in
- Clear a path to the units and the space around them
Getting a quote
Every quote shows the VAT clearly, with the rate that applies to your job. VAT can differ between homes and businesses and between kinds of work, so we confirm it on the quote. For a fixed-price quote, call us on 07833 053749.
Related advice
What happens if it’s left?
If the emitters cannot give out enough heat, some rooms will not get warm enough. The survey picks this up before installation. Waiting rarely makes an air conditioning problem smaller.
Several rooms, units or sites on one quote can make for a more efficient booking. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you will get one fixed price.
Why us?
- Leading brands including Daikin, Mitsubishi Electric and Fujitsu
- NICEIC approved electrical contractors
- Members of Checkatrade
- 24/7 emergency line for breakdowns
Take a look at what air conditioning costs and how to check a contractor.
Signs you need air source heat pumps in Thatcham
Extensions, renovations and loft conversions are a natural time to rethink the heating. Pipework, radiators and space for a cylinder are easier to plan while work is going on.
Common reasons people call us include:
- Plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump
- Working out whether radiators need upsizing
- Planning and permitted development questions
Live in one of the older houses around United Reformed Church? Expect the survey to look closely at heat loss and at the building’s planning status.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether anyone has checked the property or the system first
- Whether the company is F-Gas certified, and whether you can check it
- Whether the quote shows VAT clearly
Thatcham: your questions answered
Is a heat pump in Thatcham permitted development?
That depends on the building and where the outdoor unit goes. The centre of Thatcham is in the Thatcham Conservation Area. 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 local planning authority (for Thatcham, typically West Berkshire council) first.
Does the Boiler Upgrade Scheme cover homes in Thatcham?
Thatcham is covered, as the scheme runs across England and Wales. The amount depends on the type of heat pump, and the survey confirms which applies. As an MCS certified installer, we apply for it on your behalf.
How long will it take to install a heat pump?
An installation takes a few days for most air-to-water installations, with air-to-air systems often quicker. We confirm the timing after the survey, and you can call us on 07833 053749 or email us to book it.
Will my radiators work with a heat pump?
It varies from room to room. We check them all during the survey, so the quote covers any changes.
Can you set up regular servicing?
Yes. We offer maintenance contracts, with visits at the interval your system and the manufacturer need. Each visit is recorded, with F-Gas records where refrigerant work is involved.
Will I get records for the system?
Yes, on every job. 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.
Whose job is it to check the system for leaks?
Responsibility is shared between the operator, typically whoever owns or controls the equipment, and the service technicians. The interval depends on the refrigerant charge, measured in tonnes of CO2 equivalent: at least every 12 months from 5 tCO2e, and every 6 months from 50 tCO2e.
What a heat pump looks like in Thatcham
The 2021 Census found about 65% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. Detached and semi-detached houses normally have room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder.
If your home is listed, like Shaw House about 2.7 miles west, listed building consent comes before any heat pump work.
Thatcham is about 12 miles north-west of Basingstoke, in West Berkshire. Our engineers cover Thatcham for air source heat pumps and across the rest of West Berkshire. Thatcham is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover for homes and businesses. For properties nearby, see our Guildford page (31 miles or so).
Thatcham is one of the larger places we cover in West Berkshire for air source heat pumps. The A4 serve Thatcham, which keeps journeys to surveys and visits simple. Nearby, we also cover air source heat pumps in Benham Hill (1 mile west), Ashmore Green (2 miles north-west), Cold Ash (2 miles north), Upper Bucklebury (2 miles north-east) and Stone Copse (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Newbury (3 miles west), Burghfield Common (8 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles west) and Hungerford (11 miles west).
Landmarks near Thatcham
Locally, jobs take us to houses, flats and workplaces close to Kennet School and The Old Chequers Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Thatcham station, about 0.9 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.2 miles south-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.5 miles west). Open spaces near Thatcham include Nature Discovery Centre.
Also in Thatcham
A customer’s words
“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