Greater London · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installers in Catford
Expert air source heat pumps for Catford: diagnosis first, then a fixed-price quote, the work and written records. Ask us for a fixed-price quote.
- Checking emitters for a heat pump
- Wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating
- Not knowing whether a grant applies
Air source heat pumps in Catford
Many air source heat pumps can be installed as permitted development in England, without a planning application. The conditions include an outdoor unit of no more than 1.5 m³ and compliance with MCS 020(a), and the unit can’t be used solely for cooling or sit within the curtilage of a listed building. We look at the planning position for your home during the survey. The work covers radiator systems, homes heated by oil, LPG or gas and hot water cylinders, and people most often call us about choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air and checking whether planning permission is needed.
A terrace in Catford shares walls with its neighbours, which helps keep heat in, provided the outdoor unit can sit somewhere that passes the MCS noise check.
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
- Catford (SE6, BR1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Quote
- Fixed-price quote after a site survey
- Costs
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Approvals
- NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified, MCS
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
How the visit works
Refrigerant work is done by qualified engineers working for an F-Gas certified company, and electrical work is done by us as NICEIC approved contractors. So on the day, you don’t need a separate electrician for the electrical side. The work takes anything from a couple of days for air-to-air to the best part of a week for air-to-water with radiator changes. Some blocks in Catford need contractor details in advance, so tell us what your building needs.
- First we find out about the property, the heating you have now and what you’re hoping for.
- A heat loss survey works out how much heat each room needs, and we look at the radiators, the cylinder space and where the outdoor unit could go.
- 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.
- We commission the heat pump, complete the MCS paperwork and talk you through the controls.
How to prepare
- Unlock any gate, garage or side passage we need
- Name a contact who can meet us at the agreed time
- Mention any roof access, ladders or high-level work
Ask for a quote
Want a quote for air source heat pumps? Please call 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form and tell us about the job. We’ll talk you through the options and give you a fixed-price quote before anything is booked.
Advice
What happens if it’s left?
Replacing a boiler in a hurry when it breaks leaves little time to consider a heat pump. Surveying and designing in advance means the system is sized right and any grant is applied for before you need the heat. Consents in London blocks can take time, which is another reason to plan the job in Catford early.
Leaving a fault or an overdue service rarely makes the work cheaper. Faults and wear in a system tend to grow, and a system working harder than it should costs more to run. If you are unsure, ring 07833 053749 or send an email and we will give you an honest view and a fixed price.
Why us?
- Listed on Checkatrade
- F-Gas company certification
- Emergency calls taken 24/7
- MCS certified for heat pumps
Take a look at our cost guide and our accreditations and certificates.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
We also work for facilities teams in offices, schools and public buildings across Greater London. Larger buildings can be done in stages around the people who use them.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, it’s worth checking the agreement for who looks after the system. We’re happy to deal with either side, and the paperwork can go to both.
Towns and villages near Catford
What else we do in Catford
Air source heat pumps around Catford
About 68% of homes in Catford and the neighbourhoods around it were built before 1919, according to Valuation Office Agency council tax records, and the last census (2021) found about 51% of households live in flats. In older homes, the heat loss calculation is especially important, as solid walls and draughts change the size of heat pump needed. In flats, space for an outdoor unit and a cylinder can be limited, and the lease and freeholder come into it, so air-to-air is sometimes the better fit. In London, outside space and the rules for flats often decide which kind of heat pump suits.
If you live near Catford Bridge station, the survey compares air-to-water and air-to-air for your home before anything is quoted. Eltham Palace lies about 2.8 miles east. Owners of listed homes need consent before a heat pump is fitted, so it’s one of our first questions.
Catford is about 5 miles east of Streatham, in Greater London. From the centre of Catford to the outskirts, our engineers cover air source heat pumps, from small jobs to large ones. Our list for Greater London has 764 entries and Catford is among them.
One of our recent jobs in Catford was on Brownhill Road (SE6): installing a Mitsubishi Electric wall-mounted unit in the main living area.
Work in SE6 and BR1 follows the same survey, fixed-price quote and written records as everywhere else we cover. Our engineers work on Bargery Road, Penerley Road and Inchmery Road and nearby roads. If you are just outside Catford, we cover Bellingham (1 mile south-west), Southend (1 mile south-west), Ladywell (1 mile north), Hither Green (1 mile north-east) and Bell Green (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (5 miles north-west), City of Westminster (8 miles north-west), Marylebone (8 miles north-west) and Kensington (9 miles north-west).
Near you in Catford
Typical jobs here are in properties near The London & Rye pub, Trinity Church of England School and Forster Memorial Park, among other places. The closest station to Catford is Catford Bridge station, roughly 0.5 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Greenwich Castle (2.6 miles north) and University Hospital Lewisham (0.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Downham Woodland Walk and Knight's Hill.
What affects the cost of air source heat pumps
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We consider:
- Which make and model is being fitted or worked on
- How many units are involved
- How easy the units are to reach
One room or a whole building, the quote is built the same way: what needs doing, how we get to it and what it needs. The price is fixed before we start, and the quote sets out the VAT.
Before you get in touch
A few details help us quote accurately. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- The make and model of the system, from the label
- A photo of the consumer unit with the cover closed
- Any previous service or F-Gas records
For a fixed-price quote, ring 07833 053749 or drop us a line with the address and a few details about the rooms or units involved. Photos help a lot. We reply to enquiries the same working day.
Catford questions
Does the Boiler Upgrade Scheme cover homes in Catford?
Yes, the scheme covers homes in England, including Catford, if they qualify. For an air-to-water heat pump the amount is £7,500; an air-to-air system can get £2,500 if it replaces the fossil-fuel heating outright, meets the home’s full heating demand and isn’t an add-on to a boiler. The installer applies, and we’re MCS certified.
Can you fit air conditioning in a London flat in Catford?
In many cases, yes, once the lease and the building’s rules are checked. 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.
What’s the difference between air-to-water and air-to-air heat pumps?
Air-to-water suits homes with radiators and a cylinder; air-to-air suits rooms that need heating and cooling, and we help you choose. We install both types.
Can I do the refrigerant work myself?
Anything that involves the refrigerant needs an F-Gas qualified engineer from a certified company. That is the law, not just our preference, and it also matters for the manufacturer’s warranty. We are happy to quote for the full job, supply to commissioning.
When will I hear back?
The same working day. Then we agree a date that works for you, with a fixed price before work starts.
Will you make a mess?
We put dust sheets over floors and furniture near the work first, and the area is kept tidy throughout. Before we leave, we clear up and run through the work with you.
Whose job is it to check the system for leaks?
The operator of the equipment, working with qualified engineers. Systems below 5 tCO2e fall outside the set leak check intervals, while larger ones need checks at least every 12 months, or every 6 months from 50 tCO2e. We will work out which band applies to yours.
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