- Area
- Oxfordshire
- Postcode district
- RG9
- Nation
- England
- Guide price
- From £2,500 inc VAT
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
What to know about air-to-air heat pumps in Henley-on-Thames
A heat pump suits most Henley-on-Thames homes, but the details decide how efficiently it runs. Our survey looks at insulation, radiators and hot water use room by room.
Installers in Henley-on-Thames plan condensate drains and pipe covers so indoor and outdoor runs stay neat. A survey in Henley-on-Thames covers indoor unit positions, pipe routes and hot water for homes across Oxfordshire.
An air-to-air heat pump warms rooms directly with air, and can cool them in summer, but it does not heat your hot water.
- Homes where fitting radiators and pipework would be very disruptive
- Flats and apartments with storage or panel heaters
- Households that already have, or will add, a separate source of hot water
What's included
- Condensate drains and neat external pipe covers
- Electrical supply and controls set up for each room
- Commissioning, MCS certificate and the air-to-air grant claim in England and Wales where eligible
- Free survey covering rooms to heat, unit positions and hot water options
- Outdoor unit and indoor units for each room
Top-floor rooms in Henley-on-Thames that overheat in summer gain from the cooling an air-to-air system provides.
Grants and rules for heat pumps in England
Homes in Henley-on-Thames can use the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, which takes £7,500 off the cost of an air source heat pump when it replaces fossil-fuel or electric heating. Replacing oil or LPG heating qualifies for £9,000 for installations from 21 July 2026 to 31 March 2027, and air-to-air systems for £2,500. The MCS-certified installer named in your quote applies for the grant and deducts it from the price.
There is no VAT on installing a heat pump anywhere in the UK until 31 March 2027. In England most houses can have an air source heat pump under permitted development, provided the unit meets the MCS noise and siting standards; the old 1 m boundary limit was removed on 29 May 2025. We flag listed buildings, flats and sensitive conservation-area positions at survey.
What to budget for air-to-air heat pumps in Henley-on-Thames
The ranges below are typical installed prices for homes in Oxfordshire, including VAT. A survey sets the exact figure, because two similar-looking houses in Henley-on-Thames can need quite different radiators and pipework.
| System | Installed guide price |
|---|---|
| Air-to-air heat pump, 1–2 rooms | £2,500–£5,200 |
| Air-to-air heat pump, multi-room 3–4 bedroom home | £4,150–£8,300 |
Installed, inc VAT. Air-to-air systems heat (and can cool) rooms but do not provide hot water. In England and Wales the Boiler Upgrade Scheme gives £2,500 towards an air-to-air system in a home, deducted from your quote where eligible.
Short winter days in Henley-on-Thames and what they mean
On the shortest day Henley-on-Thames gets about 7 hours 49 minutes of daylight, and the winter sun reaches only around 15° above the horizon at noon. Winters this far south are milder than in most of the UK, which helps a heat pump run at low flow temperatures for much of the season.
The steps for air-to-air heat pumps in Henley-on-Thames
- Send your postcode and a few details, or use the guide price tool.
- A surveyor visits your Henley-on-Thames home, measures every room and checks where the outdoor unit can go.
- You receive a heat loss design and a fixed written quote, with any grant shown where it applies.
- Installers fit the unit, cylinder and any radiator changes, typically over 2–4 days on site.
- The system is commissioned, set up with weather compensation and handed over with the paperwork.
Air-to-air heat pumps in Henley-on-Thames: questions
How long does installation take in Henley-on-Thames?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for a Henley-on-Thames home states the expected time.
How long does a heat pump survey take in Henley-on-Thames?
A home survey in Henley-on-Thames usually takes one to two hours. The surveyor measures every heated room, checks windows, walls and radiators, and looks at where the outdoor unit and cylinder can go.
Can you service a heat pump in Henley-on-Thames that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Henley-on-Thames, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.
How much sound do the indoor units make?
Indoor units are designed to run quietly, with a fan you will hear most when heating or cooling at full output. Lower fan settings and night modes reduce sound in bedrooms. Siting matters for the outdoor unit too: it needs airflow and a position that passes the MCS noise assessment. Ask to see the sound levels of the proposed units at survey.
Is there a grant for air-to-air heat pumps?
In England and Wales, yes: the Boiler Upgrade Scheme includes a grant of £2,500 for air-to-air heat pumps in homes, from 28 April 2026. The MCS-certified installer applies to Ofgem and deducts it from your quote, subject to the scheme's conditions. The scheme does not cover Scotland or Northern Ireland; in Scotland, Home Energy Scotland has its own rules.