Oxfordshire · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installers in Upper Brailes
Need air source heat pumps in Upper Brailes? We look at the job first, give you a fixed-price quote and do the work at a time that suits you, finishing with proper records.
- An oil, LPG or gas boiler near the end of its life
- Questions about listed buildings or conservation areas
- No space for a hot water cylinder
How the visit works
Testing is the last part of the visit wherever the system can be switched on. Then we explain what was done and answer your questions, and anything that needs attention later is pointed out. All told, the work takes several days for an air-to-water system with a new cylinder, less for an air-to-air system. For a place like Upper Brailes, the timing is set with you and the travel is our side of the planning.
- We talk through your home, your current heating and what you want from a heat pump.
- On the visit we calculate what every room loses on a cold day, then check the radiators, room for a cylinder and outdoor unit options.
- We send a fixed-price quote that shows the equipment, the grant position and the VAT.
- Fitting day: the outdoor unit is placed, the indoor side connected and the controls set up.
- The system is commissioned and registered under MCS, and we show you how to use it.
Getting ready for the visit
- Arrange for someone to be there to let us in
- Have the make and model of any existing unit to hand
- Give us access to the outside wall, roof or yard where the outdoor unit sits
Getting a quote
For air source heat pumps in Upper Brailes, phone 07833 053749 or use the quote form. Tell us what kind of property it is and what you’d like done, and send a few photos if you can. We reply the same working day.
Advice
Air source heat pumps in Upper Brailes, done properly
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 the Energy Saving Trust notes that air-to-air heat pumps are sometimes referred to as air conditioning. If you are dealing with not knowing whether a grant applies and replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump, we can help.
In a place like Upper Brailes, some homes are listed, because permitted development doesn’t apply within the grounds of a listed building, so we check consent first.
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 every service is written up.
- Where
- Upper Brailes (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Guide price
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Replies
- On the working day you ask
- Accreditations
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Quote
- Fixed after a survey or pictures
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What happens if it’s left?
Replacing a boiler in a hurry when it breaks leaves little time to consider a heat pump. Planning ahead gives time for the heat loss survey, the design and the grant application while the old heating still works. Planning ahead for a job in Upper Brailes means we can bring everything needed.
Putting several jobs into one visit often makes better use of the time. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at and we’ll price it together.
Why choose AirCon Doctor in Upper Brailes
- A 24/7 emergency line
- Manufacturer’s warranty terms explained on your quote
- MCS certified heat pump installers
- Diagnosis first, then a fixed price
Read how installs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
How the job changes from property to property
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme
Not every home qualifies, so we check before you commit.
Heat loss surveys
A heat loss survey measures how much heat each room loses on a cold day. Everything else is sized from it.
Nearby places to Upper Brailes
Also in Upper Brailes
Homes in Upper Brailes and heat pumps
The centre of Upper Brailes lies within a conservation area. Listed buildings are part of the picture here: about 12 within half a mile of the centre, such as Compton Cottage (grade II). Where a home is affected, the outdoor unit position is settled with the planning authority for Upper Brailes before the heat pump design is finished. About 73% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to the last census (2021). Finding room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder is seldom a problem in homes like these.
Sizing comes from the heat each room loses on a cold day, not from the size of the old boiler.
Upper Brailes is about 9 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Wherever you are in the OX15 postcode area, our engineers can take on air source heat pumps. Our list for Oxfordshire has 443 entries, and Upper Brailes is one. The nearest of our city pages is Guildford, around 70 miles from Upper Brailes.
Whether you’re on Castle Hill, Fant Hill and Henbrook Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. If your postcode is in OX15, you’re inside the area we cover. If you’re just outside Upper Brailes, we cover Lower Brailes (1 mile south-east) and Sutton-under-Brailes (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Banbury (9 miles east), Chipping Norton (8 miles south), Neithrop (8 miles east) and Grimsbury (10 miles east).
Landmarks near Upper Brailes
Locally, jobs take us to houses, flats and workplaces close to The Gate Inn, among other places. A little further out are Ellen Badger Hospital (2.9 miles west). Not far away are Castle Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
Common problems we fix in Upper Brailes
For homes with no mains gas, heated by oil or LPG, a heat pump is well worth considering. Until March 2027, an extra £1,500 is available for air source and ground source heat pumps in homes heated by oil or LPG with no mains gas, subject to the scheme rules.
These are the situations we see most often:
- Replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump
- Checking emitters for a heat pump
- Plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump
Older homes near Church of St George may need extra checks for planning and heat loss before a heat pump is designed.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the price is fixed or an estimate
- Whose warranty applies, and on what terms
- Who does the electrical work, and whether they can certify it
FAQs for Upper Brailes
Is the heat pump grant available in Upper Brailes?
Upper Brailes is covered, as the scheme runs across England and Wales. It gives £7,500 towards an air-to-water or ground source heat pump, or £2,500 towards an air-to-air heat pump that replaces the fossil-fuel heating and meets the whole home’s heating need. We hold MCS certification, so the application is ours to make for you.
Do you cover smaller places like Upper Brailes?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Send a few details and photos, and we reply the same working day.
How does the warranty work?
It’s the manufacturer’s warranty, which varies by brand. For instance, Daikin’s standard warranty on split air conditioning is 2 years and we explain the terms for your brand on the quote.
Do you look at the job first?
Yes. For simple jobs, pictures and a few details can be enough, while bigger systems and repairs that need testing get a visit.
Will my radiators work with a heat pump?
The heat loss survey answers that, room by room. Where a radiator is already large enough, it stays, and any that need upsizing are set out in the quote.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line for problems that can’t wait for a planned visit. Ring 07833 053749 any time and explain the problem.
Why use an F-Gas certified company?
For refrigerant work, both the engineer and the company need the right F-gas credentials. It’s worth checking before booking, and we are happy to show ours.
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