Greater London · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in Childs Hill
Air source heat pumps in Childs Hill from an F-Gas certified company, with warranty terms explained brand by brand. We reply to enquiries the same working day.
- An oil, LPG or gas boiler near the end of its life
- Moving away from fossil-fuel heating
- Deciding on the outdoor unit position
How we handle air source heat pumps in Childs Hill
We begin with a room-by-room 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. Common call-outs are for not knowing whether a grant applies and comparing heat pump types, on radiator systems, air-to-air heat pumps and hot water cylinders.
In a flat in Childs Hill, the lease and the freeholder usually decide where a heat pump can go. The planning rules for flats are stricter than for houses, so we check the position before we design.
The records are your system’s health record: what was fitted or found, what was done and when. If anything goes wrong later, it helps the next engineer and the manufacturer, so keep it safe.
- Location
- Childs Hill (NW2, NW3, NW11)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Accreditations
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Price
- Fixed, in writing
- Enquiries
- Same working day
- Costs
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Safe owner checks
Write down what you notice: 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 or a short video of the display is even better.
For air conditioning, cleaning the indoor unit’s filters is the main job owners can do, if the manual says so. They come out, get a gentle clean and go back only when they’re dry. For a heat pump, the main owner jobs are a clear outdoor unit and sensible control settings.
Aftercare tips
How well a system lasts depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Book a yearly service
- Look at insulation alongside the heat pump
- Let the heat pump run steadily, as set up at handover
If you were eligible for a grant, we handle the application and keep you updated, as the installer applies for it.
Book a service every year. Your manufacturer’s warranty terms may say something about servicing.
Questions from Childs Hill
Is planning permission needed for a heat pump in Childs Hill?
The answer turns on the property and where the outdoor unit would sit. The Redington Frognall Conservation Area is close to the centre of Childs Hill. A heat pump on a house can be permitted development if it meets the conditions, including the MCS noise check, but not within the grounds of a listed building, and in a conservation area the outdoor unit cannot face a road. Where necessary, we check with Barnet council, which is typically the planning authority for Childs Hill.
Do I need permission to put air conditioning in my flat in Childs Hill?
Often, yes, but the lease and the freeholder normally have a say. 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 replaces the boiler for heating and hot water, while air-to-air heats and cools rooms. The survey helps decide. We install both types.
Do you work on all makes?
Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, Fujitsu, Panasonic, Toshiba, LG, Samsung, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Hitachi and others. For new systems, we recommend a brand and model to suit the job and explain why.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, day and night. When you call, tell us the make, what’s happening and any error code, and we’ll advise on what to do next.
Do you protect the property while you work?
Floors and furniture near the work are covered with dust sheets before any work starts, and we tidy up as we go. At the end, we clear up and show you what we’ve done.
Which accreditations do you hold?
F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved and MCS certified for heat pumps, and we are Checkatrade members. Engineers who handle refrigerant hold their own F-gas qualifications as well.
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What else we do in Childs Hill
Pricing air source heat pumps in Childs Hill
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We check:
- Whether we need access equipment for high-level work
- What state the existing equipment is in
- Whether it’s a simple split or a larger system
What you pay reflects the actual work. That’s why we look at the job first, from photos or on a survey, and the price is agreed before any work starts.
Before you get in touch
A few details help us quote accurately. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- A short video of any fault, such as a noise or a flashing light
- The outdoor side of the property, including any roof or flat area
- Your consumer unit or fuse board
Every quote starts with a look at the job, 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.
Air source heat pumps around Childs Hill
About 45% of homes in the Childs Hill area were built before 1919, according to the Valuation Office Agency’s council tax figures, and about 66% of households live in flats, according to the 2021 Census. Period properties can still suit a heat pump, but the design has to start from accurate heat loss figures. 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.
Period properties close to All Saints can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first. Homeowners near Cricklewood station often ask whether a heat pump can take over from the boiler, and the heat loss survey answers that.
Childs Hill is about 1 mile north-west of West Hampstead, in Greater London. Homes and businesses alike in Childs Hill, we can help with air source heat pumps. We reply to enquiries the same working day, and there’s a 24/7 emergency line. We cover 764 places across Greater London, from busy centres to quieter spots. London is in our area too, around 6 miles away.
The closest recent job we can point to from Childs Hill was on East Hill, Wandsworth (SW18), about 7 miles south: installing a Daikin wall-mounted unit in the open-plan living area.
If you need air source heat pumps at a property on Nant Road, Ridge Road and Garth Road or a nearby road, our engineers can take on the work. We cover every part of NW2, NW3 and NW11 for air source heat pumps. Close to Childs Hill, our area also takes in Fortune Green (1 mile south), West Hampstead (1 mile south-east), Golders Green (1 mile north), North End (1 mile north-east) and Vale of Health (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (6 miles south-east), City of Westminster (4 miles south-east), Marylebone (4 miles south-east) and Kensington (4 miles south).
Local landmarks in Childs Hill
In Childs Hill, that means homes and buildings near St Vedasts School For Boys, Hampstead School and The Old Bull and Bush pub. For rail, the closest station is Cricklewood station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include O2 Centre (1.2 miles south-east) and New End Hospital (0.9 miles east). For a walk, there’s Parliament Hill and Westbere Copse.
The process
If the system has to be off for part of the visit, we tell you before any work starts so it doesn’t catch you out. For businesses, we can usually work room by room or zone by zone. On site, it takes a few days on site, depending on the cylinder, the radiators and the pipework involved. A few pictures of the room, the outside wall and the fuse board help us plan a job in Childs Hill.
- Step one is understanding the house, how it’s heated today and what you’d like to change.
- 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.
- Installation covers the outdoor unit, the indoor connections and the controls.
- Commissioning, MCS certification and a handover of the controls finish the job.
How to prepare
- Give us access to the outside wall, roof or yard where the outdoor unit sits
- Mention any managing agent or landlord rules we need to follow
- Make sure someone can let us in at the agreed time
Getting a price
Need a price for air source heat pumps? Please give us a ring on 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form with a few details about the property. We’ll explain what we’d recommend and why, then send a fixed-price quote before you commit to anything.
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A customer’s words
“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