Hampshire · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installers in West Wellow
F-Gas certified and NICEIC approved, we cover West Wellow for MCS certified installation of air source heat pumps for heating and hot water, with the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant applied for. A fixed price before we start, and a 24/7 emergency line.
- Not knowing whether a grant applies
- Checking whether planning permission is needed
- A boiler that’s getting old
How we handle air source heat pumps in West Wellow
An air-to-water heat pump heats water to a lower temperature than a typical boiler which means some radiators may need upsizing. We check each radiator against the room’s heat loss, and the quote sets it out. Common call-outs are for a boiler that’s getting old and wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating, across underfloor heating, homes heated by oil, LPG or gas and radiator systems.
For a home around West Wellow that is 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.
The records are your system’s health record: what was fitted or found, what was done and when. It makes the next visit quicker and any warranty question simpler and it’s worth keeping safe.
- Where
- West Wellow (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Credentials
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Prices
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Price
- Fixed after a survey or pictures
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What a heat pump looks like in West Wellow
About 45% of homes across West Wellow and its surrounding area have been built since 2000, according to the Valuation Office Agency’s council tax figures, and Census 2021 figures found about 73% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. 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.
Period properties close to Church of St Margaret can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first.
West Wellow is about 5 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. We cover West Wellow for air source heat pumps, along with the rest of Hampshire. 683 places in Hampshire are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. The nearest of our city pages is Guildford, around 48 miles from West Wellow.
Our engineers work on Wheatears Drive, Gazing Lane and Reeves Close and nearby roads. Our working area takes in SO51, every street of it. We also cover the places around West Wellow: Canada (1 mile south), East Wellow (1 mile south-east), Blackhill (1 mile south-east), Plaitford Green (1 mile north) and The Frenches (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Totton (5 miles south-east) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles east).
Around West Wellow
In West Wellow, that means homes and buildings near Embley and Rockingham Arms and the streets around them. The closest station to West Wellow is Romsey station, roughly 4.2 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3.8 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Copythorne Common.
Safe owner checks
Don’t move, re-route or disconnect units or pipework yourself. Moving a unit involves the refrigerant circuit, so it needs an F-Gas qualified engineer, and the electrics need care too. If you need something moved, we can quote for it.
On air conditioning, the filters in the indoor unit are normally the one part owners can clean where the manufacturer’s manual explains how. With the power off, they lift out, can be vacuumed or rinsed and must be fully dry before they go back. On a heat pump, the equivalent is keeping the outdoor unit clear and checking the controls.
How it works
Everything the job needs comes with us, from tools and test equipment to ladders and dust sheets. All we ask is clear access to the units, or to where they’ll go, and to the consumer unit. On site, the work takes a few days for most air-to-water installations, with air-to-air systems often quicker. Seeing the property in photos first means the trip to West Wellow can be planned properly.
- It starts with a conversation about the home, the existing heating and your plans.
- We survey the home room by room for heat loss, and check the emitters, hot water and outdoor unit position.
- We send a fixed-price quote that shows the equipment, the grant position and the VAT.
- Fitting day: the outdoor unit is placed, the indoor side connected and the controls set up.
- We commission the heat pump, complete the MCS paperwork and talk you through the controls.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know if the building has a permit or sign-in process
- Let us know where we can park and unload
- Dig out any previous service or F-Gas records
How to get a quote
Our prices page gives typical ranges, but your quote is based on your job, because every property is different. After a look at the job, by photos or a survey, the price is fixed. To get going, ring 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form.
Related advice
Honest limits
Not every problem is solved by air source heat pumps, and we’ll tell you before work begins. It doesn’t solve:
- Insulation work, such as loft or cavity wall insulation
- Getting planning permission or listed building consent on your behalf
- Tax rulings, which only HMRC can give
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form and we will tell you honestly.
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
Questions from West Wellow
Do you cover smaller places like West Wellow?
We do. Villages and hamlets get the same service as the bigger towns. Visits to smaller places are planned so the engineer arrives with what the job needs.
Will a heat pump in West Wellow need planning permission?
That depends on the building and where the outdoor unit goes. Historic England lists about 17 buildings and structures within half a mile of the centre of West Wellow. 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 planning department at Test Valley council, usually the authority for West Wellow first.
Do I need to service the system to keep the warranty?
That depends on the brand. If servicing is in the terms, missing one could affect a claim and we will tell you what your brand asks for.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, day and night. Call the emergency line and tell us the make, the symptoms and any error code, and we’ll advise on what to do next.
Will you work on another installer’s system?
Yes. We look at it first and tell you what we find, including anything about the original installation that needs putting right. You get a fixed price before any work goes ahead.
Will you make a mess?
Protection goes down first: dust sheets over floors and anything close to the work. Any drilling is agreed with you first, and we clear up the dust and offcuts when we finish.
Does the grant cover air-to-air heat pumps?
A £2,500 grant is available in some cases. It won’t apply if the system is an add-on next to a boiler, and it must cover the whole heating demand.
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Common problems we fix in West Wellow
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme has made people ask whether their home could qualify. Eligibility depends on the property, the system and the scheme rules and we confirm it before you go ahead.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump
- Radiators that may be too small for a heat pump
- Questions about listed buildings or conservation areas
With Landford Manor about 2 miles west, it’s worth asking whether your own home is listed before planning a heat pump.
Before booking anyone
- If the quote is based on a survey, photos or a diagnosis
- How extra work would be agreed if they find something unexpected
- Exactly what the price includes, from supply and fitting to commissioning
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