Surrey · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Blackheath, Surrey
Air source heat pumps for Blackheath and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed-price quote, the work and written records. Call for a fixed-price quote.
- Plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump
- Radiators that may be too small for a heat pump
- Replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump
How we handle air source heat pumps in Blackheath
A £2,500 grant is available for some air-to-air heat pumps, with conditions. It has to replace the fossil-fuel heating, cover the whole heating demand, be fitted by an MCS certified installer and be in a home; adding it alongside a boiler doesn’t qualify. If you’re dealing with questions about listed buildings or conservation areas and radiators that may be too small for a heat pump, we can help.
For a home around Blackheath that is off mains gas and heated by oil or LPG, an extra £1,500 is available through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme until March 2027.
Warranty periods vary by brand and by product. For instance, Daikin’s standard warranty on split air conditioning is 2 years, and its longer extensions apply to its air-to-water units only. Whatever the brand, the manufacturer’s terms are explained on your quote.
- Location
- Blackheath (GU4)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- Fixed, in writing
- Credentials
- NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified, MCS
- Prices
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Replies
- We reply the same working day
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
After we have gone
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Clear leaves and debris from the outdoor unit
- Book a yearly service
- Read the manufacturer’s warranty terms for your brand
We show you how to use the controls and explain how a heat pump works differently from a boiler. Steady running suits a heat pump better than switching on and off, and we will explain the settings for your home.
A well-insulated home helps a heat pump, as lower heat loss means the system has less to do.
What you can do yourself, and what needs us
There are a few things you can safely do yourself: keeping the outdoor unit clear, checking the mode and set temperature, and the routine cleaning in the manual. Opening up the units, the electrics and the refrigerant circuit are a job for us.
Never try to top up, release or handle refrigerant yourself. The law requires anyone working on equipment containing F gas to hold the right qualifications, and the company to be certified, and escaping refrigerant can cause cold burns. If you suspect a leak, switch the system off and call us.
Air source heat pumps in Blackheath: the local picture
Blackheath’s centre falls inside the Blackheath Conservation Area. There are 2 conservation areas within a mile of the centre of Blackheath. Historic England lists about 3 buildings and structures within half a mile of the centre of Blackheath, including Church of St Martin (grade II). That affects heat pumps: listed buildings need consent, and conservation areas limit where the outdoor unit can go under permitted development. Where needed, we check with the local planning authority (usually Waverley council). The last census (2021) found about 78% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. Detached and semi-detached houses normally have room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder.
Chilworth Manor, roughly 1.1 miles north, is a reminder to check your home’s listing status: permitted development doesn’t cover listed buildings. Older homes near Church of St Martin may need extra checks for planning and heat loss before a heat pump is designed.
Blackheath is about 4 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. Anywhere in GU4, we cover air source heat pumps. Our list for Surrey has 395 entries and Blackheath is among them.
The closest recent job we can point to from Blackheath was on Stoughton Road, Guildford (GU2), about 4 miles north-west: installing a Mitsubishi Electric wall-mounted unit in the living room and a second unit in the master bedroom.
We cover every part of GU4 and the streets around it. Close to Blackheath, our area also takes in Chilworth (1 mile north-west), East Shalford (2 miles north-west), Shalford (2 miles west), Broadford (2 miles west) and Peasmarsh (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (4 miles north-west), Woking (8 miles north), Camberley (13 miles north-west) and Epsom (14 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Blackheath
We fit and service air conditioning in homes and premises around The Percy Arms, among other places. Blackheath’s nearest station is Chilworth station, roughly 0.6 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Guildford Castle (2.9 miles north-west) and Shere Museum (2.8 miles east). For a walk, there’s St Martha's Hill and St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger.
For landlords and property managers
We regularly work with managing agents. Tell us the property, the work and the access arrangements, and we’ll send a fixed-price quote.
Whether it’s one property or many, the approach is the same: diagnosis, a fixed price, access agreed with the people on site and paperwork at the end.
What happens on the day
Wherever the system can be run before we leave, we run it and check it in operation. Then we explain what was done and answer your questions, and anything that needs attention later is pointed out. All told, the work takes a few days on site, depending on the cylinder, the radiators and the pipework involved. A few photos help us make the most of a visit to Blackheath.
- First we find out about the property, the heating you have now and what you’re hoping for.
- The survey measures heat loss room by room and looks at radiators, hot water and the best spot for the outdoor unit.
- We send a fixed-price quote that shows the equipment, the grant position and the VAT.
- We fit the outdoor unit and connect it to the heating, hot water and controls.
- Once it’s running correctly, the MCS certificate is issued and we show you the settings.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if the units are on a roof, a high wall or in a locked area
- Let us know where the consumer unit is
- Mention any parking restrictions near the property
Get a fixed-price quote
VAT is set out clearly on every quote, with the rate that applies to your job. Homes, businesses and different kinds of work can be treated differently for VAT, so we confirm it on the quote. To get one, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Blackheath questions
Do you cover smaller places like Blackheath?
We do. Villages and hamlets get the same service as the bigger towns. Send a few details and photos, and we reply the same working day.
Is the heat pump grant available in Blackheath?
Yes, the scheme covers homes in England, including Blackheath, if they qualify. The amount depends on the type of heat pump, and the survey confirms which applies. We hold MCS certification, so the application is ours to make for you.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. Photos often do the job for simple work, while larger systems and faults that need testing are seen on site.
What does F-Gas certified mean?
Anyone installing, repairing or servicing the refrigerant side must be qualified, and their company certified. It’s worth checking before booking, and we are happy to show ours.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Send details of the systems and how they’re used, and we will suggest a schedule with a fixed price. That can include the leak checks the F-gas rules require for larger systems.
Can I do any of the installation myself?
No, not the refrigerant side. The F-gas rules require certified companies and qualified engineers for it, and a new circuit is notifiable under Part P unless a registered electrician, such as a NICEIC approved contractor, does it.
Do I get paperwork after the visit?
Yes. It’s your proof of what was done: the date, the work, and any refrigerant added or recovered.
A customer’s words
“Office air con broke down in the July heatwave. Called at 8am, engineer was here by noon and fixed within 2 hours. Brilliant emergency response. They now hold the service contract for the whole building.”
James T., Crawley, office manager