Hampshire · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Wolverton, Hampshire
For MCS certified installation of air source heat pumps for heating and hot water, with the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant applied for in Wolverton, choose an F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved company. A fixed price before any work starts, and a 24/7 emergency line.
- Comparing heat pump types
- Deciding on the outdoor unit position
- A boiler that’s getting old
Do you need air source heat pumps in Wolverton?
Air-to-air systems interest people who want cooling in summer as well as heating. They heat rooms through wall, floor or ceiling units, and can cool them when it’s hot. Whether a grant applies depends on the scheme conditions.
These are the situations we see most often:
- Working out whether radiators need upsizing
- Moving away from fossil-fuel heating
- Deciding which kind of heat pump suits the home
Sizing comes from the heat each room loses on a cold day, not from the size of the old boiler.
What your quote should include
- What the manufacturer’s warranty covers and for how long
- Whether they looked at the job before pricing it
- Whether the electrical work is done by a registered contractor, such as NICEIC approved
Air source heat pumps in Wolverton, done properly
Air-to-air heat pumps can qualify for a £2,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, but only in some cases. The system must replace the existing fossil-fuel heating and meet the home’s full heating demand, it must be installed by an MCS certified installer, and it must be in a home, so an add-on next to a boiler is not eligible. Typical jobs include planning and permitted development questions and replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump, on hot water cylinders, homes heated by oil, LPG or gas and radiator systems.
In a place like Wolverton, some homes are listed, and permitted development doesn’t cover listed buildings, so we check consent first.
Each manufacturer sets its own warranty period. For instance, Daikin’s standard warranty on split air conditioning is 2 years, and its longer extensions apply to its air-to-water units only. For any other brand, we explain the manufacturer’s terms on your quote.
- Where
- Wolverton (RG26)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- Accreditations
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Prices
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Different systems, different jobs
Air-to-air heat pumps
Air-to-air heat pumps are now covered by permitted development rules in England, subject to conditions. Cooling-only units are not included, so check with the council.
Outdoor unit position and planning
Where the outdoor unit goes depends on airflow, access and the route into the house. Noise is part of the MCS 020(a) check, so we consider nearby homes too.
The process
The visit has three parts, a bit like a doctor’s appointment: look, put right and sign off. First we check the system or the space against the plan, then the work itself, and finally everything is tested, recorded and explained. The middle part takes longest, which takes a few days for most air-to-water installations, with air-to-air systems often quicker. Photos of the existing unit help with repairs and servicing in Wolverton.
- First, a chat about the property and your goals for the heating.
- We survey for heat loss and look at radiators, cylinder space and outdoor unit options.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about parking and loading
- Let us know where the consumer unit is
- Give us access to the outside wall, roof or yard where the outdoor unit sits
How to get a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: the address and the type of property, a few photos, the brand and model of anything already fitted and anything you’ve noticed, such as an error code or a noise. Then ring 07833 053749 or send an email.
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Questions from Wolverton
Will you come out to Wolverton?
Yes, and the size of the place makes no difference to how we work. We’re based in East Grinstead and plan each visit so the job can be finished in one trip where possible.
Is planning permission needed for a heat pump in Wolverton?
That depends on the building and where the outdoor unit goes. The half-mile around the middle of Wolverton holds about 14 listed buildings and structures. 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 do not 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 usually the planning authority for Wolverton.
What does an air-to-water heat pump cost?
An air-to-water heat pump costs £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes) before the grant. Eligible homes in England and Wales can get £7,500 through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, and we confirm eligibility before you commit.
Will skipping a service affect the warranty?
Each manufacturer decides. If servicing is in the terms, missing one could affect a claim, so we explain the terms on your quote.
How does the warranty work?
The manufacturer’s warranty, on the manufacturer’s terms. Terms differ by brand, and we set them out on your quote.
What does F-Gas certified mean?
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. That is not optional: it’s required by law, and we hold it.
Do you work on all makes?
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.
Air source heat pumps in Wolverton: the local picture
The last census (2021) found about 74% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. Houses typically have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder.
Live in one of the older houses around Church of St Catherine? Expect the survey to look closely at heat loss and at the building’s planning status.
Wolverton is about 3 miles south-west of Tadley, in Hampshire. Whatever kind of property you have in Wolverton, 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. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from busy centres to quieter spots. The nearest of our city pages is Guildford, around 28 miles from Wolverton.
Here we cover the RG26 postcode area. If you are just outside Wolverton, we cover Fair Oak (1 mile north), Kingsclere (2 miles west), Ashford Hill (2 miles north), Plastow Green (2 miles north-west) and Goose Hill (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (6 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles south-west), Tadley (3 miles north-east) and Hook (11 miles east).
Around Wolverton
We fit and service air conditioning in homes and premises around The George And Dragon Public House, among other places. Wolverton’s nearest station is Thatcham station, about 5 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Park Prewett Hospital (4.9 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Ladle Hill.
Pricing air source heat pumps in Wolverton
The diagnosis comes before the price. The main factors are:
- Whether it’s a one-off job or part of a maintenance contract
- Whether the existing supply is suitable
- How many units are involved
No two properties are the same, so we price each one individually. The system, the access, the pipe routes and the parts involved all make a difference.
What we need to know
A few details help us quote accurately. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- Wide photos of the room or the existing unit
- The paperwork from the last service, if you have it
- The rating plate or label on any existing unit
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: the inside and outside of the property where the work is, plus the rating plate of any unit already there. Tell us the address and what you need, and simple jobs can often be priced without a visit.
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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