Hampshire · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installers in Trotton
For MCS certified installation of air source heat pumps for heating and hot water, with the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant applied for in Trotton, one call is all it takes, from the first look to sign-off. F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved and Checkatrade members.
- Checking whether planning permission is needed
- Working out where a cylinder could go
- Deciding on the outdoor unit position
Air source heat pumps for homes and businesses in Trotton
A heat pump takes heat from the outside air and moves it into your home with electricity running the compressor and fans. It works on the same principle as air conditioning, run the other way, and air-to-air heat pumps are sometimes simply called air conditioning. The work covers air-to-air heat pumps, air-to-water heat pumps and hot water cylinders, and people most often call us about questions about where the outdoor unit can go and questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme.
For a home around Trotton that is 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.
AirCon Doctor is an F-Gas certified company and NICEIC approved for electrical work, with MCS certification for heat pumps and Checkatrade membership. Our engineers hold the F-gas qualifications needed to work on refrigerant.
- Where
- Trotton (GU31)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Costs
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Approvals
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Pricing
- A fixed-price quote up front
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Why it’s worth doing now in Trotton
Radiators that are too small for a heat pump’s lower flow temperature leave rooms cool. Checking and upsizing them as part of the installation avoids that. An early booking makes the visit to Trotton easier to arrange.
The cost depends on the type of system and how many units are involved, the access and the parts and time the job needs. We give you a fixed price before we start, so you know where you stand.
Why us?
- An F-Gas certified company, as the law requires
- Enquiries answered the same working day
- We work on all the leading brands
- One contact for properties across the South East and London
Read our cost guide or how to check a contractor.
Owner checks or an engineer?
Never try to top up, release or handle refrigerant yourself. Under the F-gas rules, engineers need their own qualifications and the company must be certified, and refrigerant lines can cause cold burns. A suspected leak is our job, not yours.
Write down what you notice: error codes, noises, drips, smells or a drop in performance. It makes our diagnosis quicker, and a photo of the display helps even more.
What happens on the day
The first job on site is protection: sheets over the floor and any furniture nearby, and we ask before moving anything. After that, anything electrical is made safe and we start. It takes a few days on site, depending on the cylinder, the radiators and the pipework involved, and we tidy up before we leave. If a lane or gateway near Trotton is tight for a van, let us know and we will plan for it.
- First we talk through the property and the current system.
- Every room’s heat loss is worked out on site.
- The design covers the heat pump, emitters, hot water and outdoor unit.
- A fixed-price quote explains the cost, the grant position and the VAT.
- Installation, commissioning and MCS registration complete the job.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any building rules, permits or sign-in
- Clear a path to the units and the space around them
- Give us access to the outside wall, roof or yard where the outdoor unit sits
Get a fixed-price quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either on a site survey or, for simple jobs, from your photos and details. Then you get a fixed price before any work starts.
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Questions from Trotton
Do you cover smaller places like Trotton?
Yes, and the size of the place makes no difference to how we work. We’re based in East Grinstead and plan each visit so the job can be finished in one trip where possible.
Is a heat pump in Trotton permitted development?
That depends on the building and where the outdoor unit goes. Central Trotton is a short walk from the Trotton Conservation Area. On a house, an air source heat pump can often go ahead under permitted development, with an outdoor unit of no more than 1.5 cubic metres and an installation that meets MCS 020(a), which includes a noise check. Those rights do not reach the grounds of a listed building, and conservation areas rule out walls or roofs facing a road. If that might affect you, we ask Chichester council, which is usually the planning authority for Trotton.
Does servicing affect my warranty?
Each manufacturer decides. Where servicing is a condition, a missed service could give the manufacturer grounds to refuse a claim, so we explain the terms on your quote.
Can I get a grant for an air-to-air heat pump?
Sometimes, and the amount is £2,500 rather than £7,500. The system has to replace the fossil-fuel heating and heat the whole home, installed by an MCS certified installer.
How much does an air source heat pump cost?
For air-to-water, the price is £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes) before any grant. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers £7,500 to eligible homes in England and Wales, and we confirm eligibility before you commit.
How do you keep the place clean during the work?
Protection goes down first: dust sheets over floors and anything close to the work. Any drilling is agreed with you first, and we clear up the dust and offcuts before we leave.
Are my radiators big enough for a heat pump?
We find out during the survey. Where a radiator is already large enough, it stays, and any that need upsizing are set out in the quote.
Signs you need air source heat pumps in Trotton
Many enquiries start with a question about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme. Eligibility depends on the property, the system and the scheme rules and we confirm it before you go ahead.
If any of these sounds familiar, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Checking emitters for a heat pump
- Questions about listed buildings or conservation areas
- Plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump
Live in one of the older houses around St George's Church? Expect the survey to look closely at heat loss and at the building’s planning status.
What to look for in a quote
- What the manufacturer’s warranty covers and for how long
- The make and model of any parts or equipment being quoted
- Whether testing, commissioning and paperwork are included
Towns and villages near Trotton
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Heat pumps in Trotton: local notes
VOA council tax data put about 41% of homes in Trotton and the neighbourhoods around it before 1919, and the last census (2021) found about 82% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. In older homes, the heat loss calculation is especially important, as solid walls and draughts change the size of heat pump needed. Detached and semi-detached houses usually have room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder.
Historic houses such as Cowdray House, about 3.2 miles east, are a reminder that listed homes need consent before a heat pump goes in.
Trotton is about 6 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We cover Trotton for air source heat pumps and across the rest of Hampshire. Across Hampshire, we cover 683 places, Trotton among them. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
Our nearest recent job to Trotton was on Petworth Road, Haslemere (GU27), about 7 miles north-east: installing a Mitsubishi Electric multi-split system serving the master bedroom, two further bedrooms and the basement games room.
We work across the GU31 postcode area for air source heat pumps and the streets around it. Other places close to Trotton include Dumpford (1 mile south-west), Elsted Marsh (1 mile south), Ingrams Green (1 mile south), Elsted (2 miles south-west) and Didling (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (12 miles south-west), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (13 miles south-west).
What’s near Trotton
Locally, jobs take us to houses, flats and workplaces close to The Keeper's Arms Public House, among other places. A little further out are Midhurst Community Hospital (3 miles east) and Midhurst Museum (2.9 miles east). For a walk, there’s Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
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