West Berkshire · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installers in Upper Woolhampton
Air source heat pumps in and around Upper Woolhampton, from the first look to the final check and a fixed price agreed before we start.
- Questions about listed buildings or conservation areas
- Working out where a cylinder could go
- Checking emitters for a heat pump
Looking after your system
So the system stays in good health:
- Let the heat pump run steadily, as set up at handover
- Keep the outdoor unit clear all year
- Read the manufacturer’s warranty terms for your brand
Should you have questions after the install, call 07833 053749 or write to us at info@aircondoctor.co.uk and we’ll talk it through. Annual servicing helps keep the system working well.
Keep insulation and draught-proofing in good order because it reduces the heat the system needs to supply.
How we handle air source heat pumps in Upper Woolhampton
In England, an air source heat pump on a house can often go in under permitted development rights. The conditions include an outdoor unit of no more than 1.5 m³ and compliance with MCS 020(a), and the unit can’t be used solely for cooling or sit within the curtilage of a listed building. We check the rules for your property as part of the survey. We’re often asked to deal with working out whether radiators need upsizing and comparing heat pump types, on air-to-air heat pumps, hot water cylinders and radiator systems.
If your home in or near Upper Woolhampton is heated by oil, LPG or electric heaters with no mains gas, 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.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: commissioning details and F-Gas records for a new system, a note of the fault and the fix for a repair, or a service record. Keep it with the system’s paperwork, because it helps with any later warranty question.
- Place
- Upper Woolhampton (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Replies
- On the working day you ask
- Guide price
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Approvals
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Homes in Upper Woolhampton and heat pumps
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.
If your home is one of the older properties near Douai Abbey Church, the survey checks whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before the outdoor unit position is chosen. Every heat pump design starts with a room-by-room heat loss calculation.
Upper Woolhampton is about 4 miles east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. From the centre of Upper Woolhampton to the outskirts, we cover air source heat pumps, from a single room to a whole building. Across West Berkshire, we cover 155 places, Upper Woolhampton among them. There’s also a page for Guildford, about 28 miles away.
Our working area takes in RG7 in full. Close to Upper Woolhampton, our area also takes in Midgham Green (1 mile west), Chapel Row (1 mile north-west), Beenham (1 mile north-east), Beenham Stocks (1 mile north-east) and Aldermaston Wharf (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (7 miles west), Thatcham (4 miles west), Burghfield Common (5 miles east) and Speenhamland (7 miles west).
Around Upper Woolhampton
We fit and service air conditioning in homes and premises around The Six Bells pub. The closest station to Upper Woolhampton is Midgham station, about 1 mile south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.3 miles west) and Yattendon Castle (4.4 miles north). Open spaces near Upper Woolhampton include Nature Discovery Centre and Hosehill Lake.
Common questions in Upper Woolhampton
Is a heat pump in Upper Woolhampton permitted development?
The answer turns on the property and where the outdoor unit would sit. Historic England lists about 20 buildings and structures within half a mile of the centre of Upper Woolhampton. Heat pumps on houses are often permitted development, but listed buildings need consent and conservation areas restrict outdoor units facing a road. Where it’s needed, we check with the local planning authority (for Upper Woolhampton, usually West Berkshire council).
Can I get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant in Upper Woolhampton?
Upper Woolhampton is in England, where the Boiler Upgrade Scheme runs. 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. The installer applies, and we are MCS certified.
Do you look at the job first?
Yes, every time. Diagnosis comes before treatment: the survey shows what’s needed, where things go and what access we need, and the quote is based on that.
Who has to arrange F-Gas leak checks?
Responsibility is shared between the operator, normally 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.
Do I need to service the system to keep the warranty?
That depends on the brand. 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.
Is the equipment covered by a warranty?
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 whichever brand you choose.
Which brands do you work with?
The main ones, including Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, Fujitsu, Panasonic, Toshiba, LG, Samsung, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Hitachi. For a new system, we suggest the make and model that suit the property and tell you why.
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How it works
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 typically work room by room or zone by zone. On site, it takes from a couple of days to around a week, depending on the system and how much of the heating changes. For a village like Upper Woolhampton, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- Step one is understanding the house, how it’s heated today and what you’d like to change.
- We survey the home room by room for heat loss, and check the emitters, hot water and outdoor unit position.
- The price comes back fixed and in writing, with the grant and VAT shown line by line.
- We fit the outdoor unit and connect it to the heating, hot water and controls.
- Once it’s running correctly, the MCS certificate is issued and we show you the settings.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know if the units are on a roof, a high wall or in a locked area
- Find the manual or the paperwork for the system, if you have it
- Mention any managing agent or landlord rules we need to follow
Get a fixed-price quote
Need a price for air source heat pumps? Please call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the job. We will explain what we’d recommend and why, then send a fixed-price quote before anything is booked.
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How we price air source heat pumps
The diagnosis comes before the price. The main factors are:
- Whether the existing supply is suitable
- What state the existing equipment is in
- How easy the units are to reach
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we look at the job first, from photos or on a survey, and why the quote is fixed before any work starts.
What to send for a quote
To help us quote quickly, send us:
- The paperwork from the last service, if you have it
- The remote or wall controller showing any error
- The rating plate or label on any existing unit
For air source heat pumps in Upper Woolhampton, ring 07833 053749 or send an email. Tell us what kind of property it is and what you’d like done, and send a few photos if you can. Enquiries get a reply the same working day.
What the work involves, system by system
Heat loss surveys
A heat loss survey measures how much heat each room loses on a cold day. Everything else is sized from it.
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme
Not every home qualifies and we confirm it before anything is agreed.
From one of our customers
“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