- Area
- Berkshire
- Postcode district
- RG14
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Thatcham, Reading, Wantage
Homes in Newbury and the wider RG14 district can book a free survey for installation enquiries. Nearby we also cover Thatcham (about 3 miles east) and Reading.
Heat pump services in Newbury
All services in Newbury:
Grants and rules for heat pumps in England
In England the Boiler Upgrade Scheme gives £7,500 towards an air source heat pump (£9,000 if it replaces oil or LPG, from 21 July 2026 to 31 March 2027), and since 28 April 2026 a valid EPC is no longer needed. The grant is applied for by the MCS-certified installer and shown as a deduction on your Newbury quote.
Installing heat pumps is zero-rated for VAT across the UK until 31 March 2027. Since 29 May 2025, permitted development in England allows up to two air source heat pumps on a house, each up to 1.5 m³, with no blanket 1 m boundary rule — the installation must still meet the MCS planning standards, including the noise check. Listed buildings, flats and some conservation-area positions need extra consent, which we check at survey.
Heat pump guide prices in Newbury
These are guide prices for Berkshire, installed and including VAT. Your final price is fixed in a written quote after the survey and depends on the heat loss of the house, the radiators that need changing and where the unit goes.
| Home | Typical size | Installed guide price | After £7,500 grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 bedroom flat or small terrace | 4–5 kW | £10,050–£13,250 | £2,550–£5,750 |
| 2–3 bedroom terrace or semi | 5–7 kW | £11,150–£14,300 | £3,650–£6,800 |
| 3 bedroom semi or small detached | 6–9 kW | £12,700–£16,450 | £5,200–£8,950 |
| 4 bedroom detached | 8–12 kW | £14,850–£19,100 | £7,350–£11,600 |
| 5+ bedroom or larger older house | 11–16 kW | £17,500–£23,850 | £10,000–£16,350 |
Installed, inc VAT: unit, cylinder, controls, minor pipework and commissioning.
Designing for Newbury's winters
On the shortest day Newbury gets about 7 hours 51 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.
Heat pumps in Newbury: questions
Do you cover Thatcham as well as Newbury?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Thatcham, which is about 3 miles east of Newbury, and across Berkshire.
How long does installation take in Newbury?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for a Newbury home states the expected time.
How long does a heat pump survey take in Newbury?
A home survey in Newbury 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 Newbury that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Newbury, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.