Hertfordshire · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire
Air source heat pumps for Borehamwood, from F-Gas certified engineers, with warranty terms explained brand by brand. We reply to enquiries the same working day.
- Wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating
- Finding a place for the outdoor unit
- A boiler that’s getting old
Air source heat pumps in Borehamwood
Every installation starts with a heat loss survey. It shows how much heat each room needs on a cold day, so the heat pump and the radiators or indoor units can be sized properly. Guesswork leads to systems that are too big or too small. Typical jobs include deciding which kind of heat pump suits the home and ageing boilers that will need replacing, on air-to-air heat pumps, air-to-water heat pumps and homes heated by oil, LPG or gas.
In a town like Borehamwood, most heat pump enquiries are for houses heated by a gas boiler. A survey looks at heat loss, radiators, the hot water cylinder and where the outdoor unit can go, then design and quote.
AirCon Doctor is an F-Gas certified company and NICEIC approved for electrical work, MCS certified for heat pumps and a Checkatrade member. Refrigerant work is done by engineers who hold the F-gas qualifications the law requires.
- Location
- Borehamwood (WD6)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Quotes
- Fixed-price quote after a site survey
- Response
- Same working day
- Prices
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Credentials
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Owner checks or an engineer?
Owners can handle the everyday basics: keep the outdoor unit clear of leaves, plants and clutter, check the settings and the remote, and follow the cleaning the manual describes. Anything inside the units, the electrics and the refrigerant is engineer’s work.
Leave the units and pipework where they are. Moving a unit involves the refrigerant circuit, so it needs an F-Gas qualified engineer, and the electrics need care too. Ask us to quote for a move instead.
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What happens if it’s left?
Choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air is easier with the facts. Air-to-water heats radiators and hot water, and can attract a £7,500 grant where eligible; air-to-air heats and cools rooms, and only qualifies for £2,500 under strict conditions. We explain which makes sense for you. It’s easier to plan the job in Borehamwood before the warm weather arrives.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Small problems, from blocked filters to slow leaks, tend to get worse, and a struggling system uses more electricity to do less. If you are unsure, phone us on 07833 053749 or use the quote form and we’ll give you an honest view and a fixed price.
Why choose AirCon Doctor in Borehamwood
- Fixed-price quotes after a survey or photos
- Members of Checkatrade
- Electrical work covered by our NICEIC approval
- Emergency calls taken 24/7
Take a look at what air conditioning costs and how to check a contractor.
Common problems we fix in Borehamwood
Many people look at heat pumps when an oil, LPG or gas boiler is getting old. Starting early leaves time for the survey, the design and any grant application instead of making a rushed decision when the heating stops.
Most people get in touch when they notice something like this:
- Finding a place for the outdoor unit
- Radiators that may be too small for a heat pump
- Choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air
Older homes near All Saints church may need extra checks for planning and heat loss before a heat pump is designed.
Comparing quotes
- How VAT is shown, and which rate applies
- Exactly what the price includes, from supply and fitting to commissioning
- Whether anyone has checked the property or the system first
Borehamwood: your questions answered
Is a heat pump in Borehamwood permitted development?
It comes down to the building and the spot chosen for the outdoor unit. Historic England lists about 4 buildings and structures within half a mile of the centre of Borehamwood. The permitted development rules for heat pumps leave out listed buildings and stop outdoor units going on road-facing walls or roofs in conservation areas. Anything outside the rules needs an application, and we raise it with Hertsmere council, which is normally the planning authority for Borehamwood first.
Is Borehamwood in your area for air source heat pumps?
Yes. Borehamwood is one of the places we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us a line with a few details.
How much time does a heat pump install need?
It takes a few days on site, depending on the cylinder, the radiators and the pipework involved. The cylinder, the radiators and the pipework make the biggest difference, and we confirm the timing with your quote.
Is there VAT on a heat pump?
In residential accommodation, 0% until 31 March 2027 and 5% afterwards. Hotels and businesses pay the standard rate. Please treat this as general information, not tax advice.
Do you look at the job first?
Yes. Every job is looked at first, either on a site survey or from photos and details for simple jobs. Then you get a fixed-price quote.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, any time. For anything urgent, such as a system failing in a server room or water leaking from a unit, ring our 24/7 line and we will tell you what to do first.
What’s the price of a heat pump installation?
Expect £8,000–£16,000 for an air-to-water system, with 0% VAT on homes, before the grant is taken off. The heat pump size, radiator changes and the cylinder decide where in that range you are, and air-to-air systems are priced after a survey.
Homes in Borehamwood and heat pumps
About 51% of homes in Borehamwood and the neighbourhoods around it date from 1945 to 1972, according to the Valuation Office Agency’s council tax figures. Homes of that age often have cavity walls that may or may not be insulated, which the survey checks.
Homeowners near Elstree & Borehamwood station often ask whether a heat pump can take over from the boiler, and the heat loss survey answers that.
Borehamwood is about 5 miles east of Watford, in Hertfordshire. Whatever kind of property you have in Borehamwood, we can help with air source heat pumps. You’ll hear back from us the same working day, and there’s a 24/7 emergency line. Our area takes in 381 places across Hertfordshire, from busy centres to quieter spots. The nearest of our city pages is London, around 14 miles from Borehamwood.
The closest recent job we can point to from Borehamwood was on Richmond Hill, Richmond (TW10), about 14 miles south: installing a Mitsubishi Electric Zubadan multi-split system serving four bedrooms, the study and the living room: six indoor units in total.
Borehamwood is on the A1 and A5135, so it’s easy for us to get to for surveys and visits. Whether you’re on Station Road, Canterbury Road and Eldon Avenue or anywhere close by, our engineers can take on the work. If you are just outside Borehamwood, we cover Well End (1 mile north-east), Green Street (1 mile north), Deacon's Hill (1 mile south), Rowley Green (1 mile east) and Elstree (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Watford (5 miles west), Hemel Hempstead (10 miles north-west), St Albans (7 miles north) and Welwyn Garden City (10 miles north).
Local landmarks in Borehamwood
Typical jobs here are in properties near Aldenham Country Park, The Pick & Shovel pub and Yavneh College. Borehamwood’s nearest station is Elstree & Borehamwood station, about 0.6 miles south-west. A little further out are Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (2.4 miles south-west) and Spires Shopping Centre (3.1 miles east). The countryside around Borehamwood includes Darland's Lake and Rowley Lodge Field.
How the visit works
The first job on site is protection: dust sheets over floors and furniture near the work and nothing is moved without asking you. After that, anything electrical is made safe and we start. The work on site takes from a couple of days to around a week, depending on the system and how much of the heating changes, and we clear up before we go. Most visits to homes in Borehamwood are booked for a weekday, with businesses fitted around trading.
- We talk through your home, your current heating and what you want from a heat pump.
- The survey measures heat loss room by room and looks at radiators, hot water and the best spot for the outdoor unit.
- A fixed-price quote follows, setting out the system, any grant that applies and the VAT.
- Fitting day: the outdoor unit is placed, the indoor side connected and the controls set up.
- Commissioning, MCS certification and a handover of the controls finish the job.
Before we arrive
- Unlock any gate, garage or side passage we need
- Mention any parking restrictions near the property
- Make sure someone can let us in at the agreed time
Getting a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: the address and the type of property, pictures of the rooms or units, the brand and model of anything already fitted and anything you’ve noticed, such as an error code or a noise. Once you have those, phone 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form.
Advice
From one of our customers
“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