Oxfordshire · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installers in Upper Heyford
Expert air source heat pumps for Upper Heyford: a survey or diagnosis, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Call for a fixed-price quote.
- Wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating
- Choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air
- Radiators that may be too small for a heat pump
Your questions about air source heat pumps in Upper Heyford
Will you come out to Upper Heyford?
We do. Villages and hamlets get the same service as the bigger towns. A few pictures and the postcode are enough to get things started.
Do I need planning permission for a heat pump in Upper Heyford?
The answer turns on the property and where the outdoor unit would sit. The RAF Upper Heyford Conservation Area takes in the middle of Upper Heyford. 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 Upper Heyford, usually Cherwell council) first.
Will my radiators work with a heat pump?
Some radiators may be fine as they are, and some may need to be larger. At the lower temperatures a heat pump uses, radiators need more surface, and the survey checks each one.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, 24/7. When you call, tell us the make, what’s happening and any error code, and we will advise on what to do next.
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. How often depends on the size of the refrigerant charge in tonnes of CO2 equivalent: at least yearly for 5 to under 50 tCO2e, and every 6 months for 50 to under 500 tCO2e.
Why does F-Gas certification matter?
Companies working on equipment that contains F gas must be certified by an approved body, and each engineer needs the right qualifications too. It means the refrigerant in your system is handled legally.
Do you work on commercial properties?
Yes. Homeowners, landlords, agents and businesses all book us across London and the South East. Tell us who should receive the paperwork.
How we handle air source heat pumps in Upper Heyford
A heat pump takes heat from the outside air and moves it into your home, using electricity to drive the process. The technology is close to air conditioning, which is why we install both and the Energy Saving Trust notes that air-to-air heat pumps are sometimes referred to as air conditioning. Typical jobs include checking emitters for a heat pump and questions about where the outdoor unit can go, on air-to-water heat pumps, radiator systems and air-to-air heat pumps.
Homes around Upper Heyford usually have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder, so heat loss, radiators and the electrics are what we check.
AirCon Doctor is an F-Gas certified company and NICEIC approved for electrical work, MCS certified for heat pumps and a Checkatrade member. Our engineers hold the F-gas qualifications needed to work on refrigerant.
- Place
- Upper Heyford (OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Pricing
- A fixed price before work begins
- Certified
- NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified, MCS
- Costs
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Response
- We reply the same working day
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Let and managed properties
When the building owner and the occupier are different, the lease or tenancy agreement normally sets out who maintains what. We’re happy to deal with either side, and the paperwork can go to both.
We work for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as homeowners and businesses. Let us know who will give us access and who the records should go to, and we will keep everyone informed.
How we price air source heat pumps
The diagnosis comes before the price. We look at:
- What we find on the survey or diagnosis
- The brand, model and parts involved
- How far the pipework has to run, and where
No two properties are the same, so each one gets its own fixed-price quote. The system, the access, the pipe routes and the parts involved all make a difference.
What to send for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- A few pictures of the room and the wall the unit is on, or will go on
- Your consumer unit or fuse board
- Where the outdoor unit is, or where you’d like it
Here’s what helps us quote: where the property is and what kind of building it is, a few photos, the brand and model of anything already fitted and anything you’ve noticed, such as an error code or a noise. Once you have those, phone 07833 053749.
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The process
We keep the work area tidy as we go, with sheets down and mess cleared as we go. Any holes, fixings or cable routes are agreed with you before we drill. On site, it takes several days for an air-to-water system with a new cylinder, less for an air-to-air system. Around Upper Heyford, access is normally simple, though gates and garden access are worth mentioning.
- Step one is understanding the house, how it’s heated today and what you’d like to change.
- 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.
- The outdoor unit, the indoor equipment and the controls are installed and connected.
- Once it’s running correctly, the MCS certificate is issued and we show you the settings.
Getting ready for the visit
- Dig out any previous service or F-Gas records
- Move furniture away from the wall where we will be working
- Let us know if the building has a permit or sign-in process
Ask for a quote
Need a price for air source heat pumps? Please call 07833 053749 or use the quote form with a few details about the property. We will explain what we’d recommend and why, then send a fixed-price quote before you commit to anything.
Related advice
Air source heat pumps in Upper Heyford: the local picture
Valuation Office Agency council tax records show about 34% of homes in the Upper Heyford area were built in 2000 or later, and about 79% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to the last census (2021). Lower heat loss in recent homes often means a smaller heat pump and fewer radiator changes. 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 Heyford is about 5 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Upper Heyford to the outskirts, we cover air source heat pumps, from a single room to a whole building. Count every place we list in Oxfordshire and you reach 443, with Upper Heyford on the list. Guildford is in our area too, about 56 miles from Upper Heyford.
Postcode districts we cover here: OX25. From Hampden Square, High Street and Gordon Road to the smaller roads in between, the whole area is covered. Other places close to Upper Heyford include Caulcott (1 mile south), Lower Heyford (1 mile south-west), Middleton Stoney (2 miles south-east), Somerton (2 miles north) and Ardley (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (12 miles south), Banbury (10 miles north), Bicester (5 miles east) and Witney (14 miles south-west).
Around Upper Heyford
We fit and service air conditioning in homes and premises around Barley Mow pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Heyford station, roughly 1.8 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Bicester Community Hospital (4.8 miles south-east) and Ardley Castle (2 miles north-east).
Do you need air source heat pumps in Upper Heyford?
Some homes heated by electric heaters or storage heaters consider a heat pump instead. The survey tells you whether it’s practical and what’s involved, and we explain the grant position for your home.
Look out for these signs:
- An oil, LPG or gas boiler near the end of its life
- Not knowing whether a grant applies
- Moving away from fossil-fuel heating
If your home is one of the older properties near Heyford Park Chapel, the survey checks whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before the outdoor unit position is chosen.
Questions to ask before you book
- How VAT is shown, and which rate applies
- How extra work would be agreed if they find something unexpected
- If the quote is based on a survey, photos or a diagnosis
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