Air source heat pump installed beside a home in Chelmsford, Essex by Plumbers ESX

Air Source Heat Pumps

Air source heat pump installation in Essex.

We design and install air source heat pump systems for Essex homes, properly sized, correctly specified and suited to the way you actually use your home. Comfort, efficiency and long-term reliability, not one-size-fits-all.

The Work

Overview

A heat pump is only as good as its design. Get the sizing, emitters and controls right and it will efficiently heat your home for the next 20 years.

What's Included

Our service expertise.

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Honest survey

Heat loss assessment, hot water demand and emitter sizing. We tell you what's realistic before we quote.

02

Right-sized system

Oversized pumps short-cycle and cost more to run. We size to the actual building, not a generic rule of thumb.

03

Quiet, well planned siting

Unit position, bracketry and pipework planned for sound, airflow and aesthetics, not bolted to the most convenient wall.

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Weather compensation

Controls that follow outdoor temperature so the system runs at the lowest viable flow, efficient and comfortable.

05

Grant-friendly

MCS-aligned installation keeps you eligible for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme where applicable.

06

Aftercare

Annual service, remote support, and someone who picks up the phone. We're local, we're not going anywhere.

Underfloor heating installation supporting an air source heat pump system

Our Process

Precise from survey to handover.

01

Survey

On-site assessment of fabric, emitters, hot water needs and electrical capacity.

02

Design

Sized system, emitter schedule, cylinder choice, controls strategy and a fully itemised quote.

03

Install

Outdoor unit, cylinder, controls, pipework and any emitter upgrades, typically 3–7 days on site.

04

Commission

Flow temperatures, weather compensation curve and zone balancing tuned to the building.

05

Handover

User walkthrough, paperwork, MCS certificate where applicable, and an annual service plan.

Common Questions

Things people ask us.

Will a heat pump actually work for my home?

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Most homes can be made suitable, but the answer depends on insulation, radiator sizes, hot water demand and how you use the building. We tell you honestly after a survey, not before.

Are you MCS / accredited installers?

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Yes, we work to MCS and industry standards on every install, so you stay eligible for grant schemes like the Boiler Upgrade Scheme where applicable.

Will I need new radiators?

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Sometimes, sometimes not. Heat pumps run at a lower flow temperature, so we calculate emitter sizes room by room. Plenty of homes keep most of their existing rads.

How loud are they?

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Modern units like Ecodan run at very low volumes, usually quieter than a fridge at the property boundary. Siting and bracket choice matter; we plan both.

How long does installation take?

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Typical retrofit installs are 3–7 days on site, plus a commissioning visit. New builds run alongside the rest of the build programme.

★★★★★ 5.0 on Google

What clients say about working with us.

Every review is a verified 5★ Google review from a real Essex homeowner or developer we've worked with.

5.0/ 5

Verified Google Reviews

Jan 2026
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I couldn't be happier with the service I received. Four new radiators installed at a great price, and the entire job completed in just one day. Everything was left clean and tidy and all the radiators were working perfectly before they left. Excellent value for money and clearly takes pride in their work.

Joe Smith

Heating & Radiators

Google
Jun 2025
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We had Plumbers.ESX in for our new build house, amazing standard of work, installing the whole of the heating system and gas works including the underfloor, and all of the bathrooms. Really reliable guys.

Curt Stephens

New Build Heating & Bathrooms

Google
Apr 2026
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Connor did a brilliant job, came over very quick when our hot water wasn't working and got it fixed. Would definitely recommend.

flitty100

Hot Water Repair

Google
Feb 2026
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Connor was very positive and found solutions for all our plumbing issues. He was professional and extremely clean and tidy. We were very pleased with his work and would highly recommend him.

Nikki Livermore

General Plumbing

Google

Every review above is a verified 5★ Google review from a real Essex customer.

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Where We Work

Air Source Heat Pumps across Essex.

Start a Project

Tell us about your home.

Quotes are free, honest and prompt. Whether it's a leak today or a full bathroom for next spring, we'd love to hear from you.