Hampshire · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installers in Upton Grey
Our engineers work in Upton Grey on air source heat pumps. A look at the job first, a fixed-price quote and written records at the end.
- Wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating
- An oil, LPG or gas boiler near the end of its life
- Finding a place for the outdoor unit
How we handle air source heat pumps in Upton Grey
Air source heat pumps collect heat from outdoor air and bring it inside, 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. The work covers air-to-water heat pumps, hot water cylinders and radiator systems, and the jobs we see most are checking whether planning permission is needed and radiators that may be too small for a heat pump.
For a home around Upton Grey that’s off mains gas and heated by oil or LPG, an extra £1,500 is available through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme until March 2027, on top of the £7,500.
Some manufacturers make regular servicing by a qualified engineer a condition of their warranty. If that applies to your system, booking the service on time keeps the record straight, and every service is written up.
- Where
- Upton Grey (RG25)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Costs
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Quote
- Fixed, in writing
- Enquiries
- On the working day you ask
- Accreditations
- NICEIC and F-Gas, MCS
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Different systems, different jobs
Hot water cylinders
The cylinder size depends on how much hot water the household uses.
Heat loss surveys
A heat loss survey measures how much heat each room loses on a cold day. Everything else is sized from it.
Common questions in Upton Grey
Will a heat pump in Upton Grey need planning permission?
The answer turns on the property and where the outdoor unit would sit. The Upton Grey Conservation Area takes in the middle of Upton Grey. 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 don’t 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 Basingstoke and Deane council, which is typically the planning authority for Upton Grey.
Will you come out to Upton Grey?
Yes. Upton Grey is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Send a few details and photos, and we reply the same working day.
Can I do any of the installation myself?
Anything that involves the refrigerant needs an F-Gas qualified engineer from a certified company. That’s the law, not just our preference, and it also matters for the manufacturer’s warranty. We’re happy to quote for the full job, supply to commissioning.
Is there a Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant for air-to-air?
Only in limited cases, with a grant of £2,500. The system must replace the existing fossil-fuel heating, meet the home’s full heating demand, be installed by an MCS certified installer and be in a home.
Do you work on commercial properties?
Yes. From a single let flat to offices, shops and public buildings, the approach is the same: survey or diagnosis, a fixed price and proper paperwork.
What’s the difference between air-to-water and air-to-air heat pumps?
Air-to-water suits homes with radiators and a cylinder; air-to-air suits rooms that need heating and cooling. The survey helps decide. We install both types.
Do I get paperwork after the visit?
Yes, always. New installations come with commissioning details, F-Gas records and warranty information, while repairs and services get a written note of what was found and done.
What we do, step by step
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 a follow-up is pointed out there and then. All told, the work takes a few days on site, depending on the cylinder, the radiators and the pipework involved. Visits to Upton Grey are agreed with you in advance and planned so the job can be finished in one trip where possible.
- First we talk through the property and the current system.
- We measure heat loss for every room.
- From those figures we size the heat pump and decide on radiators, cylinder and outdoor position.
- Cost, grant and VAT appear on one fixed-price quote.
- Then it’s fitted, commissioned and registered with MCS.
Before we arrive
- Clear the space around the indoor unit, or where it will go
- Tell us about parking and loading
- Unlock any gate, garage or side passage we need
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: the room or the existing unit, the outside wall or roof where the outdoor unit sits or would go, and the label on any existing unit. Add the address and what you’d like done, and many jobs can be priced from that.
Advice
What you can do yourself, and what needs us
Owner care supports servicing; it does not replace it. Clean filters and a clear outdoor unit help the system run as it should, but the inside of the units, the refrigerant and the electrics still need a qualified engineer.
Some faults have simple causes you can check first: check the mode, the set temperature, the remote’s batteries and the breaker. If the breaker trips a second time, leave it off and give us a ring on 07833 053749 or drop us a line.
Heat pumps in Upton Grey: local notes
The 2021 Census found about 81% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. Finding room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder is seldom a problem in homes like these.
A heat loss calculation decides the size of heat pump your home needs. Period properties close to Church of St Mary can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first.
Upton Grey is about 5 miles south-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Homes and businesses alike in Upton Grey, 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. Upton Grey is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. There’s also a page for Guildford, roughly 19 miles from Upton Grey.
Not far from Upton Grey, a recent job of ours was on Castle Street, Farnham (GU9), about 9 miles east: installing a Fujitsu multi-split system serving three offices and a client meeting room.
Our working area takes in RG25 in full. Local streets include Weston Close, Weston Road and Holme Hill, all of which are in our area. Close to Upton Grey, our area also takes in Nashes Green (2 miles south-west), Mapledurwell (3 miles north), Andwell (3 miles north), Water End (3 miles north) and Old Basing (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (5 miles north-west), Farnborough (11 miles north-east), Fleet (8 miles north-east) and Aldershot (11 miles east).
What’s near Upton Grey
In Upton Grey, that means homes and buildings near Hoddington Arms Public House. Upton Grey’s nearest station is Hook station, about 4 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (5.8 miles north-west) and Gliding Heritage Centre (3 miles south). Open spaces near Upton Grey include Holybourne Hill and Dogmersfield Lake.
Nearby places to Upton Grey
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Pricing air source heat pumps in Upton Grey
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We look at:
- The condition of any existing system
- How far the pipework has to run, and where
- The number of rooms, units or zones
Putting several jobs into one visit can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every unit or room you need covered and we will price it together.
What to send for a quote
Good photos often save a visit. Try to include:
- A close-up of the unit’s label showing the model number
- Photos showing the indoor unit and the space around it
- A photo of the consumer unit with the cover closed
To get a fixed-price quote, give us a ring on 07833 053749 or use the quote form and tell us about the property and what you need. Photos help a lot. We reply to enquiries the same working day.
From one of our customers
“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