Greater London · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in Bankside
For MCS certified installation of air source heat pumps for heating and hot water, with the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant applied for in Bankside, one call is all it takes, from the first look to sign-off. An F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, on Checkatrade.
- An oil, LPG or gas boiler near the end of its life
- Questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
- Choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air
About our air source heat pumps in Bankside
Until 31 March 2027, a heat pump installed in residential accommodation carries 0% VAT, with 5% from 1 April 2027. This is HMRC’s energy-saving materials relief, which applies to homes rather than businesses, and for air-to-air systems we confirm the VAT on your quote. Please treat this as general information rather than tax advice. The work covers air-to-water heat pumps, underfloor heating and hot water cylinders, and the jobs we see most are checking whether planning permission is needed and radiators that may be too small for a heat pump.
In a London area like Bankside, many homes are flats or terraces with little outside space, and that decides which kind of heat pump works. Air-to-water needs room for the outdoor unit and normally a cylinder, while air-to-air units take less room.
Any work on the refrigerant circuit is recorded: the work carried out, the refrigerant involved and the quantities. File them with the system’s paperwork, as a manufacturer or a future engineer may ask to see them.
- Place
- Bankside (SE1, EC4Y, EC4V)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Credentials
- NICEIC and F-Gas, MCS
- Price guide
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Quotes
- A fixed price before work begins
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Aftercare tips
Looking after it is simple, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Book a yearly service
- Let the heat pump run steadily, as set up at handover
- Seal draughts where you can
Once commissioned, we register the installation with MCS and give you the certificate. Keep it with the manufacturer’s paperwork for future reference.
Keep the outdoor unit clear of leaves, plants and stored items. It needs good airflow to collect heat from outside, so keep it clear all year.
Fixed-price quotes for air source heat pumps in Bankside
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- The brand, model and parts involved
- What state the existing equipment is in
- How many units are involved
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Small problems, from blocked filters to slow leaks, tend to get worse, and a system working harder than it should costs more to run. If you are unsure, call us on 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed price.
What we need to know
What to send for a quote:
- The make and model of the system, from the label
- Your installation or service records
- A photo of the consumer unit with the cover closed
Every quote shows the VAT clearly, and the rate that applies to your job is stated. VAT can differ between homes and businesses and between kinds of work, so we confirm it on the quote. For a fixed-price quote, phone 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier.
Your questions about air source heat pumps in Bankside
Do I need permission to put air conditioning in my flat in Bankside?
Usually, yes, though leaseholders normally need the freeholder’s agreement. We look at where the outdoor unit could go, such as a balcony, flat roof or rear wall, and write it up for the freeholder or agent.
Does the Boiler Upgrade Scheme cover homes in Bankside?
Yes, if the home and the heat pump meet the scheme’s rules: Bankside is in England, where it applies. The grant is £7,500 for an air source (air-to-water) heat pump and £2,500 for an air-to-air system that replaces the existing fossil-fuel heating. We hold MCS certification, so the application is ours to make for you.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for homeowners, landlords, letting and managing agents, and businesses of every size in Bankside and across Greater London. Let us know who the records should go to.
Which brands do you work with?
We work with the leading brands, including Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, Fujitsu, Panasonic, Toshiba, LG, Samsung, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Hitachi. Tell us the make and model and we will take it from there.
Is Bankside in your area?
Yes. Our area takes in London and the counties of the South East, Bankside included.
Will I get records for the system?
Yes. You get a written record of each visit, including F-Gas records for any refrigerant work. File them with the system’s paperwork.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Maintenance contracts are part of what we do, with visits at the interval your system and the manufacturer need. Each visit is written up, with F-Gas records where refrigerant work is involved.
What air source heat pumps can’t fix
Before you book, it helps to know what’s not included:
- Tax rulings, which only HMRC can give
- Gas boiler work, such as disconnecting the old boiler, which needs a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Draught-proofing and insulation upgrades
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us a line and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What the work covers
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Hot water cylinders
- Underfloor heating
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Radiator systems
How the visit works
Every visit follows the same order: agree the plan on site, put the dust sheets down, do the work, check the system and talk you through it. The visit itself takes a few days for most air-to-water installations, with air-to-air systems often quicker. Photos of the room and where the outdoor unit could go let us plan most of a visit to Bankside in advance.
- We talk through your home, your current heating and what you want from a heat pump.
- On the visit we calculate what every room loses on a cold day, then check the radiators, room for a cylinder and outdoor unit options.
- You get a fixed-price quote, with any grant you are eligible for and the VAT explained.
- Fitting day: the outdoor unit is placed, the indoor side connected and the controls set up.
- The system is commissioned and registered under MCS, and we show you how to use it.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear a path to the units and the space around them
- Arrange for someone to be there to let us in
- Let us know if the building has a permit or sign-in process
How to get a quote
If you need air source heat pumps in Bankside, call 07833 053749 or send an email. Tell us what kind of property it is and what you’d like done, plus some photos if they’re to hand. Enquiries get a reply the same working day.
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Air source heat pumps around Bankside
The Valuation Office Agency’s council tax figures show about 48% of homes in and around Bankside were built in 2000 or later, and the last census (2021) found about 91% of households live in flats. Lower heat loss in recent homes often means a smaller heat pump and fewer radiator changes. A flat may have no room for a hot water cylinder, and the freeholder typically has a say on the outdoor unit, which can tip the choice towards air-to-air. London homes can be short of space for an outdoor unit and cylinder, which affects the choice of heat pump.
For a home near London Blackfriars station, the survey looks at whether an air-to-water or air-to-air heat pump suits better. If your home is listed, like Mansion House about 0.6 miles north-east, listed building consent comes before any heat pump work.
Bankside is about 1 mile north of London, in Greater London. From the centre of Bankside to the outskirts, our engineers cover air source heat pumps, from small jobs to large ones. Our area takes in 764 places across Greater London.
The closest recent job we can point to from Bankside was on Greenwich High Road, Greenwich (SE10), about 5 miles south-east: installing a Mitsubishi Electric wall-mounted unit in the retail area and a second unit in the stockroom and office.
The A201 and A300 serve Bankside, which keeps journeys to surveys and visits simple. Postcode districts we cover here: SE1, EC4Y and EC4V. Places around Bankside that are also on our list: Blackfriars (1 mile north-west), Temple (1 mile north-west), Temple Bar (1 mile north-west), Waterloo (1 mile south-west) and Smithfield (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west) and Ruislip (14 miles west).
Near you in Bankside
Locally, jobs take us to houses, flats and workplaces close to St Mary-at-Hill, Bernie Spain Gardens and St Andrew's and St John's Church of England Primary School, among other places. You’ll also find Barts Health Archives (0.6 miles north), The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overy (0.5 miles south-east) and Founders Arms (under half a mile west). There’s a railway station in Bankside itself: London Blackfriars station. Well-known places in the area include Royal Waterloo Hospital for Children and Women (0.6 miles west) and Gabriel's Wharf (under half a mile west). Not far away are Ludgate Hill and Barnsbury Wood.
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What a customer said
“Excellent service from start to finish. Two wall-mounted units installed in our home. Clean, tidy work: they protected all the floors and left no mess. The systems work brilliantly. Would highly recommend.”
Sarah M., East Grinstead