Greater London · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in Burnt Oak
Air source heat pumps for Burnt Oak and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed-price quote, the work and written records. Call for a fixed-price quote.
- Questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
- Working out whether radiators need upsizing
- Questions about where the outdoor unit can go
When something else is needed
Not every problem is solved by air source heat pumps, and we will tell you before we start. It will not put right:
- Grants for hybrid systems or replacements of low-carbon systems
- Tax advice on your own circumstances
- Disconnecting or servicing a gas boiler
If you are not sure, just ring 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
What the work covers
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Hot water cylinders
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Underfloor heating
- Radiator systems
Air source heat pumps in Burnt Oak, done properly
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. Sizing by rule of thumb isn’t good enough. The work covers radiator systems, hot water cylinders and air-to-air heat pumps, and the jobs we see most are deciding on the outdoor unit position and choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air.
Homes in Burnt Oak are often flats and terraces, where outside space is limited, and that decides which kind of heat pump works. Air-to-water needs room for the outdoor unit and typically a cylinder, while air-to-air units take less room.
Some warranty terms depend on the system being serviced regularly by a qualified engineer. Where yours does, a regular service with us keeps that side in order, and every service is written up.
- Place
- Burnt Oak (HA8, NW9, NW7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Replies
- On the working day you ask
- Certified
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Prices
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Quote
- Fixed after a survey or photos
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
How the visit works
The work area is kept tidy throughout, with sheets down and mess cleared as we go. If we need to drill through a wall, we agree the spot with you first. The visit takes several days for an air-to-water system with a new cylinder, less for an air-to-air system. In a London area like Burnt Oak, parking and access are worth sorting out before the day.
- We start with your plans and the property.
- The survey checks heat loss, emitters, hot water and the outdoor unit position.
- We recommend air-to-water or air-to-air and check the grant position.
- Installation follows on the agreed dates.
- We commission it, complete the MCS certificate and show you how to use it.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, high walls or locked plant areas
- Unlock any gate, garage or side passage we need
- Find the manual or the paperwork for the system, if you have it
Getting a quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from a site survey or, where the job is straightforward, from pictures and measurements. After that, we send a fixed price so you know the cost before we begin.
Advice
Burnt Oak questions
Is planning permission needed for a heat pump in Burnt Oak?
That depends on the building and where the outdoor unit goes. The centre of Burnt Oak is in the Watling Estate Conservation Area. 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 the local planning authority (for Burnt Oak, normally Barnet council) first.
Does the Boiler Upgrade Scheme cover homes in Burnt Oak?
Burnt Oak is in England, where the Boiler Upgrade Scheme runs. The amount depends on the type of heat pump, and the survey confirms which applies. As an MCS certified installer, we apply for it on your behalf.
Do you look at the job first?
Yes. We always look before we price, on a survey, or from your pictures and details where the job is simple. Then you get a fixed-price quote.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. Homeowners, landlords, agents and businesses all book us across London and the South East. Tell us who should receive the paperwork.
Do you work in Burnt Oak?
Yes. We work in Burnt Oak and the rest of Greater London, as part of our area across London and the South East. For a fixed-price quote, call 07833 053749 or drop us a line.
Will my radiators work with a heat pump?
That depends on the room’s heat loss and the radiator’s size. We check them all during the survey and the quote shows what’s needed.
How does the warranty work?
Warranty is the manufacturer’s own, on its terms. Terms differ by brand, and we set them out on your quote.
Before you call an engineer
Keep a note of anything odd: an error code, a new noise, a drip, a smell or a change in how well the system heats or cools. It helps us diagnose quickly, and a photo of the display helps even more.
Some faults have simple causes you can check first: check the mode, the set temperature, the remote’s batteries and the breaker. If the breaker trips a second time, leave it off and ring us on 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form.
System by system
Air-to-air heat pumps
An air-to-air system heats rooms directly and can also provide cooling. Hot water needs a separate source so you will need another way to heat it.
Radiators and underfloor heating
Underfloor heating suits a heat pump’s lower flow temperature, and we can connect to it where it’s already in.
Other services in Burnt Oak
What a heat pump looks like in Burnt Oak
About 49% of homes in Burnt Oak and the neighbourhoods around it were built between the wars, according to Valuation Office Agency council tax records. Homes of that age often have cavity walls that may or may not be insulated, which the survey checks. London homes can be short of space for an outdoor unit and cylinder, which affects the choice of heat pump.
Historic houses such as Headstone Manor, about 4.2 miles west, are a reminder that listed homes need consent before a heat pump goes in. Homeowners near Mill Hill Broadway station often ask whether a heat pump can take over from the boiler, and the heat loss survey answers that.
Burnt Oak is about 7 miles south-east of Watford, in Greater London. Whether you’re in the middle of Burnt Oak or further out, we cover air source heat pumps, from small jobs to large ones. Burnt Oak is one of 764 towns, villages and districts in Greater London where we work for homes and businesses. There’s also a page for London, about 10 miles away.
The closest recent job we can point to from Burnt Oak was on Richmond Hill, Richmond (TW10), about 11 miles south: installing a Mitsubishi Electric Zubadan multi-split system serving four bedrooms, the study and the living room: six indoor units in total.
The A5100 serve Burnt Oak, which keeps journeys to surveys and visits simple. If your postcode is in HA8, NW9 and NW7, you are inside the area we cover. Places around Burnt Oak that are also on our list: The Hale (1 mile north), Edgware (1 mile north-west), Grahame Park (1 mile south-east), Little Stanmore (1 mile west) and Canons Park (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (10 miles south-east), City of Westminster (8 miles south-east), Marylebone (8 miles south-east) and Kensington (8 miles south).
Landmarks near Burnt Oak
We fit and service air conditioning in homes and premises around St Martin's School Brentwood, Railway Hotel and Watling Park and the streets around them. Burnt Oak’s nearest station is Mill Hill Broadway station, about 0.5 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Church Farmhouse Museum (1.8 miles south-east) and Edgware Community Hospital (0.5 miles west). For a walk, there’s Darland's Lake and Mill Hill Old Railway Nature Reserve.
What a customer said
“Very professional from the initial survey through to installation. The engineer explained everything clearly and the quote was exactly what we paid. Would not hesitate to recommend AirCon Doctor.”
David W., Haywards Heath