Isle of Wight · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Upton, Isle of Wight
Our engineers work in Upton on heat pump installation. Diagnosis first, a fixed price and proper paperwork when we finish.
- Ageing boilers that will need replacing
- Questions about listed buildings or conservation areas
- Moving away from fossil-fuel heating
About our air source heat pumps in Upton
Installing an air source heat pump in a home is zero-rated for VAT until 31 March 2027, then 5%. That follows HMRC Notice 708/6, and it does not apply to businesses, and for air-to-air systems we confirm the VAT on your quote. This is general information, not tax advice. The work covers hot water cylinders, air-to-water heat pumps and radiator systems, and common reasons people get in touch are finding a place for the outdoor unit and replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump.
In a place like Upton, some homes are listed, because permitted development doesn’t apply within the grounds of a listed building, so we check consent first.
If a fault appears while the equipment is under the manufacturer’s warranty, tell us the make, model and installation date. We will explain how the manufacturer’s terms are likely to apply before any chargeable work goes ahead.
- Where
- Upton (PO33)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Guide price
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Replies
- Answered the same working day
- Certified
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Quote
- Fixed, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
When it’s something else
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what air source heat pumps will not do:
- A grant for a home that does not meet the scheme rules
- Getting planning permission or listed building consent on your behalf
- Draught-proofing and insulation upgrades
If in doubt, give us a ring on 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form and we will say what we think.
Parts of the system we cover
- Hot water cylinders
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Underfloor heating
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Radiator systems
Homes in Upton and heat pumps
The coast is only about 3 miles from Upton. Near the coast, we choose the outdoor unit position with salt-laden wind in mind. 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.
With Nunwell House about 2.2 miles south-east, it’s worth asking whether your own home is listed before planning a heat pump. If your home is one of the older properties near Church of St. Michael and All Angels, the survey checks whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before the outdoor unit position is chosen.
Upton is about 1 mile south-west of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Properties in Upton get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price and proper paperwork when we’ve finished. Our list for the Isle of Wight has 125 entries, and Upton is one. You can also see our page for Worthing, about 35 miles away.
Our engineers work on Stroud Wood Road, Upton Road and Carters Road and nearby roads. If your postcode is in PO33, the property is within reach. Close to Upton, our area also takes in Haylands (1 mile north-east), Binstead (1 mile north), Ryde (1 mile north-east), Oakfield (1 mile north-east) and Elmfield (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (5 miles west), Cowes (6 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles south) and Shanklin (6 miles south). If your property is somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed, so mention it when you ask for a quote.
Near you in Upton
Locally, jobs take us to houses, flats and workplaces close to Ryde Academy and Ryde School with Upper Chine, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Smallbrook Junction station, about 1.1 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (5.2 miles south) and Sandown Castle (4 miles south). Not far away are Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Brading Down.
Common questions in Upton
Does being near the sea make a difference to air source heat pumps in Upton?
It can. Upton is within about 3 miles of the coast, and salt air speeds up corrosion on outdoor units. We site outdoor units out of the worst of the sea wind where possible and can suggest models with corrosion protection where the manufacturer offers it.
Will a heat pump in Upton need planning permission?
There’s no single answer: the building and the outdoor unit position decide it. The centre of Upton is in a conservation area. A heat pump on a house can be permitted development if it meets the conditions, including the MCS noise check, but not within the grounds of a listed building, and in a conservation area the outdoor unit can’t face a road. Where necessary, we check with the planning department at Isle of Wight council, typically the authority for Upton.
Is the equipment covered by a warranty?
It’s the manufacturer’s, and the terms are theirs. Some brands make regular servicing a condition, so keep your service records.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line for breakdowns that cannot wait. Ring 07833 053749 any time and explain the problem.
Which accreditations do you hold?
F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved and MCS certified for heat pumps, plus Checkatrade membership. Our engineers also hold the individual F-gas qualifications needed to work on refrigerant.
Is there VAT on a heat pump?
Not on a home installation at the moment: until 31 March 2027 the rate is 0% in residential accommodation, then 5%. The relief isn’t available to businesses, and for air-to-air systems we confirm the VAT on your quote. This is general information, not tax advice.
Whose job is it to check the system for leaks?
The operator of the equipment, working with qualified engineers. Systems below 5 tCO2e fall outside the set leak check intervals, while larger ones need checks at least every 12 months, or every 6 months from 50 tCO2e. We’ll work out which band applies to yours.
Also in Upton
What owners can safely do
Owners can handle the everyday basics: keep the outdoor unit clear of leaves, plants and clutter, check the settings and the remote, and follow the cleaning the manual describes. Anything inside the units, the electrics and the refrigerant is engineer’s work.
Before you call us about a fault, a few checks can save a visit: check the mode, the set temperature, the remote’s batteries and the breaker. If a breaker trips again after you reset it, leave it off and call 07833 053749 or email us.
How it works
Protection comes first: sheets over the floor and any furniture nearby and nothing is moved without asking you. After that, anything electrical is made safe and we start. It takes a few days for most air-to-water installations, with air-to-air systems often quicker, and we clear up before we go. For a village like Upton, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- We talk through your home, your current heating and what you want from a heat pump.
- The survey measures heat loss room by room and looks at radiators, hot water and the best spot for the outdoor unit.
- We send a fixed-price quote that shows the equipment, the grant position and the VAT.
- We fit the outdoor unit and connect it to the heating, hot water and controls.
- The system is commissioned and registered under MCS, and we show you how to use it.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure we can reach the outdoor unit, or where it will go
- Make sure we can reach the consumer unit or fuse board
- Have the make and model of any existing unit to hand
Get a fixed-price quote
Want a quote for air source heat pumps? Please phone us on 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier and tell us about the job. We’ll explain what we’d recommend and why, then send a fixed-price quote before anything is booked.
Advice
Managing agents and facilities teams in Upton
We work for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as homeowners and businesses. Tell us who the contact on site is and who should receive the paperwork, and we’ll keep everyone informed.
The F-gas rules share responsibility for leak checking between the equipment’s operator and the service technicians. Where a building is let or managed, the lease or contract should make clear who looks after the system and we’re happy to deal with whoever it is.
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