West Berkshire · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in West Ilsley, West Berkshire
Expert air source heat pumps for West Ilsley: diagnosis first, then a fixed-price quote, the work and written records. Call for a fixed-price quote.
- Deciding on the outdoor unit position
- Working out whether radiators need upsizing
- Plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump
Rented and managed buildings
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 copy in whoever needs it.
Where a tenant occupies the property but the landlord owns the system, it’s worth checking the agreement for who looks after the system. We are happy to deal with either side and send the records to whoever needs them.
Air source heat pumps in West Ilsley
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 doesn’t apply to businesses, and for air-to-air systems we confirm the VAT on your quote. This is general information, not tax advice. Common call-outs are for questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme and comparing heat pump types, on air-to-air heat pumps, radiator systems and hot water cylinders.
Older and listed homes in villages like West Ilsley need extra care, because permitted development does not apply within the grounds of a listed building, so consent comes first.
Warranty periods vary by brand and by product. Daikin, for example, gives a standard 2 years on split air conditioning, with longer extensions only on its air-to-water heat pumps. Whatever the brand, the manufacturer’s terms are explained on your quote.
- Where
- West Ilsley (RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- Fixed after a survey or photos
- Approvals
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Costs
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What a heat pump looks like in West Ilsley
About 83% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to Census 2021 figures. Houses normally have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder.
Every heat pump design starts with a room-by-room heat loss calculation.
West Ilsley is about 6 miles south-west of Didcot, in West Berkshire. Whatever kind of property you have in West Ilsley, we can help with air source heat pumps. We reply to enquiries the same working day, and there’s a 24/7 emergency line. Our West Berkshire coverage runs to 155 places, and West Ilsley is one of them. We also work in Guildford, about 38 miles from West Ilsley.
From Bury Lane and Churchway to the smaller roads in between, the whole area is covered. Work in RG20 follows the same survey, fixed-price quote and written records as everywhere else we cover. Close to West Ilsley, our area also takes in Catmore (2 miles south-west), Stanmore (2 miles south), Farnborough (3 miles west), Brightwalton (4 miles south-west) and Brightwalton Green (4 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (10 miles south), Thatcham (10 miles south), Burghfield Common (15 miles south-east) and Speenhamland (9 miles south).
What’s near West Ilsley
Typical jobs here are in properties near The Harrow pub, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Atlas Computer Laboratory (2.4 miles north). Not far away are Mowbray Fields and Churn Hill.
Common questions in West Ilsley
Can I fit a heat pump in West Ilsley without planning permission?
It depends on the property. Central West Ilsley is a short walk from the West Ilsley Conservation Area. 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 West Berkshire council, which is typically the planning authority for West Ilsley.
Is the heat pump grant available in West Ilsley?
Yes, if the home and the heat pump meet the scheme’s rules: West Ilsley is in England, where it applies. Whether your home qualifies, and for how much, depends on the type of heat pump and the heating it replaces. We hold MCS certification, so the application is ours to make for you.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes, always. We diagnose before we treat: the survey tells us what the job needs and how to do it, and the quote is based on that.
Do you work on commercial properties?
Yes. We work for homeowners, landlords, letting and managing agents, and businesses of every size across London and the South East. Tell us who should receive the paperwork.
Do you work in West Ilsley?
Yes. Our area takes in London and the counties of the South East, West Ilsley included.
Why does F-Gas certification matter?
F-Gas certification shows a company is approved to work on equipment containing fluorinated gases, such as the refrigerant in air conditioning and heat pumps. In Great Britain, that certification is a legal requirement, not an optional extra, and we hold it.
How do you keep the place clean during the work?
We put dust sheets over floors and furniture near the work first, and the area is kept tidy throughout. Before we leave, we clear up and run through the work with you.
Do you need air source heat pumps in West Ilsley?
Air-to-air systems interest people who want cooling in summer as well as heating. They warm rooms directly through indoor units and switch to cooling in warm weather. Whether a grant applies depends on the scheme conditions.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air
- Checking emitters for a heat pump
- Checking eligibility for a heat pump grant
If your home is one of the older properties near Church of All Saints, the survey checks whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before the outdoor unit position is chosen.
Before you book anyone
- Which brand and model they’re proposing, and why
- Exactly what the price includes, from supply and fitting to commissioning
- Proof of F-Gas company certification
What affects the quote in West Ilsley
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- Whether it’s a one-off job or part of a maintenance contract
- What electrical work the job needs
- The brand, model and parts involved
What you pay reflects the actual work. That is why every job is looked at first, and why the quote is fixed before any work starts.
Helping us quote
What to send for a quote:
- A photo of the consumer unit with the cover closed
- Wide photos of the room or the existing unit
- Your installation or service records
Quotes don’t take long. Send a few details and pictures, and we reply the same working day. If we need to see the property first, we book a survey at a time that works for you.
What happens on the day
Each visit runs to the same pattern: agree the plan on site, protect the area, carry out the job, test what we’ve done and talk you through it. The visit itself takes several days for an air-to-water system with a new cylinder, less for an air-to-air system. If a lane or gateway near West Ilsley is tight for a van, let us know and we will plan for it.
- You tell us about the home and what you want from a heat pump.
- The survey checks heat loss, emitters, hot water and the outdoor unit position.
- We explain which type of heat pump suits the home and whether a grant could apply.
- Installation follows on the agreed dates.
- The job ends with commissioning, the MCS certificate and a walk through the controls.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear access to the fuse board
- Keep pets out of the rooms we’re working in
- Dig out any previous service or F-Gas records
Ask for a quote
VAT is set out clearly on every quote, and the rate that applies to your job is stated. VAT can differ between homes and businesses and between kinds of work, so we confirm it on the quote. For a fixed-price quote, call 07833 053749 or send an email.
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A customer’s words
“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