Hertfordshire · Heat pump installation
Throcking air source heat pumps
Expert air source heat pumps for Throcking: diagnosis first, then a fixed-price quote, the work and written records. Ask us for a fixed-price quote.
- Deciding on the outdoor unit position
- Questions about listed buildings or conservation areas
- Deciding which kind of heat pump suits the home
How we handle air source heat pumps in Throcking
Air source heat pumps collect heat from outdoor air and bring it inside with electricity running the compressor and fans. The technology is close to air conditioning, which is why we install both, and air-to-air heat pumps are sometimes simply called air conditioning. The work covers homes heated by oil, LPG or gas, air-to-air heat pumps and underfloor heating, and common reasons people get in touch are working out whether radiators need upsizing and questions about where the outdoor unit can go.
For a home around Throcking 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, on top of the £7,500.
Some manufacturers make regular servicing by a qualified engineer a condition of their warranty. Where yours does, a regular service with us keeps that side in order and each visit is recorded.
- Location
- Throcking (SG9)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Accreditations
- NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified, MCS
- Quote
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Typical price
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
How we price air source heat pumps
The diagnosis comes before the price. The main factors are:
- What we find on the survey or diagnosis
- Which make and model is being fitted or worked on
- The type of system, from a single split to a larger system
The cost depends on the type of system and how many units are involved, the access and what the work involves. You get a fixed price before work begins, so there are no surprises.
Before you get in touch
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price a simple job. Useful things to send:
- The remote or wall controller showing any error
- Where the outdoor unit is, or where you’d like it
- A close-up of the unit’s label showing the model number
To get a fixed-price quote, ring us on 07833 053749 or use the quote form with the address and a few details about the rooms or units involved. A few pictures make it quicker. We reply to enquiries the same working day.
What else we do in Throcking
Signs you need air source heat pumps in Throcking
Homes with electric heating sometimes look at heat pumps as an alternative. The survey tells you whether it’s practical and what’s involved along with whether any grant could apply.
Look out for these signs:
- Wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating
- Questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
- Checking whether planning permission is needed
Every heat pump design starts with a room-by-room heat loss calculation.
What to look for in a quote
- Which brand and model they’re proposing, and why
- Exactly what the price includes, from supply and fitting to commissioning
- Whether the price is fixed or an estimate
The process
Our engineers arrive at the time agreed with you and run through the plan before anything else. Dust sheets go down over floors and anything close to the work, and the electrics are made safe before any panel comes off. On site, it takes from a couple of days to around a week, depending on the system and how much of the heating changes. Somewhere like Throcking, it helps to know about lanes, gates and where to park.
- We start with your plans and the property.
- We survey for heat loss and look at radiators, cylinder space and outdoor unit options.
- We explain which type of heat pump suits the home and whether a grant could apply.
- We install the heat pump and connect it up.
- After commissioning, you get the MCS certificate and a handover.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, high walls or locked plant areas
- Name a contact who can meet us at the agreed time
- Dig out any previous service or F-Gas records
Getting a quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either on a site survey or, for simple jobs, from your pictures and details. After that, we send a fixed price before any work starts.
Related advice
Air source heat pumps in Throcking: the local picture
About 35% of homes in Throcking and the neighbourhoods around it have been built since 2000, according to the Valuation Office Agency’s council tax figures, and about 69% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to the 2021 Census. Lower heat loss in recent homes often means a smaller heat pump and fewer radiator changes. Detached and semi-detached houses normally have room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder.
Live in one of the older houses around Holy Trinity Church? Expect the survey to look closely at heat loss and at the building’s planning status.
Throcking is about 6 miles north-east of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. Homes and businesses alike in Throcking, our engineers can help with air source heat pumps. We reply to enquiries the same working day, and there’s a 24/7 emergency line. Across Hertfordshire, we cover 381 places, Throcking among them. For properties nearby, see our London page (31 miles or so).
We cover every part of SG9 for air source heat pumps and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover include Cottered (1 mile south-west), Chipping (1 mile north-east), Buntingford (2 miles east), Aspenden (2 miles south-east) and Layston (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Stevenage (6 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (11 miles south-east), Welwyn Garden City (12 miles south-west) and Hitchin (9 miles west).
Around Throcking
Other landmarks nearby include Clothall Castle (4.1 miles west). For a walk, there’s Hawkins Wood.
Looking after your system
After the visit, a few habits help:
- File the MCS certificate safely
- Keep radiators clear
- Check eligibility for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme early
If anything doesn’t seem right after installation, phone 07833 053749 or send an email and we’ll talk it through. Annual servicing helps keep the system working well.
Heat pumps prefer steady, low-temperature running as explained at handover.
Throcking: your questions answered
Can I get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant in Throcking?
Throcking is covered, as the scheme runs across England and Wales. 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. As an MCS certified installer, we apply for it on your behalf.
Do I need planning permission for a heat pump in Throcking?
The answer turns on the property and where the outdoor unit would sit. Around 3 listed entries sit within 0.5 miles of central Throcking. 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 Throcking, usually East Hertfordshire council) first.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. Homeowners, landlords, agents and businesses all book us in Throcking and across Hertfordshire. Tell us who should receive the paperwork.
Will my radiators work with a heat pump?
It varies from room to room. The survey compares each radiator with the room’s needs, so the quote covers any changes.
How long will it take to install a heat pump?
The work takes a few days on site, depending on the cylinder, the radiators and the pipework involved. We confirm the timing after the survey, so ring us on 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form to arrange one.
What does F-Gas certified mean?
Companies working on equipment that contains F gas must be certified by an approved body, and the engineers need their own qualifications. It’s how you know the refrigerant is being handled legally and safely.
Do you work on all makes?
We work with the leading brands, from Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin and Fujitsu to Panasonic, Toshiba, LG, Samsung, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Hitachi. Tell us the make and model and we’ll take it from there.
A customer’s words
“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