Air-to-air heat pumps in Oakham
In the East Midlands, one system that cools in summer and heats efficiently in winter makes good use of the investment. Homes in Oakham on electric, oil or LPG heating are the ones most likely to benefit from an air-to-air heat pump.
We size every heat pump in Oakham for a cold winter day, then check the cooling side is right for summer. As well as Oakham itself, our Rutland coverage takes in Cottesmore, Ketton and the towns around them. Coverage includes LE15.
Prices in Oakham
Air-to-air heat pumps in Oakham typically come in at £2,845–£10,995 for 2–5 rooms including VAT, based on East Midlands rates. It is a touch below the UK middle, as trade rates in the East Midlands tend to be. The biggest variables are the pipe route, access for the outdoor unit and the state of the consumer unit, all of which the survey settles. As an example, the Small home option (three or four rooms heated and cooled) would typically be £4,245–£7,145 here.
Two rooms
Living room and main bedroom on one outdoor unit.
Small home
Three or four rooms heated and cooled.
Whole home
Five or more rooms, sized to replace the existing heating.
Prices are shown before any Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant. The £2,500 air-to-air grant applies only to eligible homes in England and Wales, using an MCS-certified heat pump installed by an MCS-certified installer, who applies for the grant and deducts it from the price. We confirm eligibility, and which installer applies, before you commit.
Guide prices show VAT at 20%. HMRC treats most fixed air conditioners and air-to-air heat pumps installed in homes as energy-saving materials, zero-rated until 31 March 2027 when we supply and fit them. If your installation qualifies, your quote shows 0% VAT and a lower price. Servicing, repairs, cleaning and controls are charged at 20%.
Planning and permissions
For most houses in Oakham, the outdoor unit is permitted development if it passes the MCS 020(a) noise check (37 dB(A) or less at the nearest neighbouring window) and stays within the size and number limits. We run that check on survey.
If your home in Oakham is replacing fossil fuel or electric heating, and no gas, oil or LPG boiler stays in use, an MCS-certified air-to-air heat pump may qualify for the £2,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, which the MCS-certified installer claims and deducts from the price.
The survey
Surveys in Oakham cover heat gain, pipe routes, electrics, access and noise to the nearest neighbour, so surprises on the day are rare. We book surveys in Oakham at a time that suits you, including early evenings by arrangement, and send the written quote afterwards.
What is included
Included as standard in Oakham:
- Pressure test, vacuum and commissioning
- Advice on running settings and tariffs
- Indoor units sized for winter heating, not just cooling
- Outdoor unit placed for airflow and noise compliance
- Free survey with a room-by-room heat-loss calculation
Nearby
Neighbouring places we cover include Cottesmore (4 miles), Uppingham (5 miles) and Ketton (8 miles). See all services in Oakham or air-to-air heat pumps across Rutland.