Greater London · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Clapham, Greater London
Need air source heat pumps in Clapham? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around you, then sign it off with written records.
- Deciding on the outdoor unit position
- Comparing heat pump types
- Radiators that may be too small for a heat pump
Aftercare tips
Every system needs looking after, and most of it is easy. A few tips:
- Let the heat pump run steadily, as set up at handover
- Check eligibility for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme early
- Keep to regular servicing
After commissioning, the installation is registered under MCS and you receive the certificate. Keep it with the manufacturer’s paperwork, as you may need it later.
A well-insulated home helps a heat pump because it reduces the heat the system needs to supply.
Air source heat pumps in Clapham
In England, an air source heat pump on a house can often go in under permitted development rights. Conditions include a maximum outdoor unit size of 1.5 m³, compliance with MCS 020(a), use for more than cooling alone and a site outside the curtilage of a listed building. We look at the planning position for your home during the survey. If you are dealing with working out where a cylinder could go and checking emitters for a heat pump, we can help.
For flats in Clapham, the lease, the freeholder and the rules for flats all come into it. The planning rules for flats are stricter than for houses, and we check before designing.
Equipment warranty comes from the manufacturer, on its own terms, and we set them out on your quote. Terms differ from brand to brand, and we are happy to talk you through them.
- Place
- Clapham (SW4, SW8, SW9)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Approvals
- NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified, MCS
- Enquiries
- Answered the same working day
- Costs
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Price
- Fixed, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
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Pricing air source heat pumps in Clapham
Every job gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- A single visit or a regular plan
- How many units are involved
- The distance and route between the indoor and outdoor units
Leaving a fault or an overdue service rarely makes the work cheaper. Small problems, from blocked filters to slow leaks, tend to get worse, and a system working harder than it should costs more to run. If you’re unsure, ring us on 07833 053749 and we will give you an honest view and a fixed price.
What we need to know
Simple jobs can often be priced from pictures and some basics. Send what you can of the following:
- The fuse board and where it is in the property
- Any previous service or F-Gas records
- The make and model of the system, from the label
Getting a quote is straightforward. Send a few details and pictures, and we reply the same working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits you.
FAQs for Clapham
Does the Boiler Upgrade Scheme cover homes in Clapham?
Clapham is in England, where the Boiler Upgrade Scheme runs. The grant is £7,500 for an air source (air-to-water) heat pump and £2,500 for an air-to-air system that replaces the existing fossil-fuel heating. We hold MCS certification, so the application is ours to make for you.
Is a heat pump in Clapham permitted development?
The answer turns on the property and where the outdoor unit would sit. The centre of Clapham is in the Rectory Grove 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 planning department at Lambeth council, normally the authority for Clapham first.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, 24/7. When you call, tell us the make, what’s happening and any error code, and we will advise on what to do next.
Who is responsible for leak checks?
The F-gas rules share it between the equipment’s operator and the engineers who work on it. How often depends on the size of the refrigerant charge in tonnes of CO2 equivalent: at least every 12 months from 5 tCO2e, and every 6 months from 50 tCO2e.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Maintenance contracts are part of what we do, with visits at the interval your system and the manufacturer need. Each visit is recorded, with F-Gas records where refrigerant work is involved.
How quickly will you reply?
On the same working day you contact us. Then we agree a date that works for you, and you get a fixed price before any work goes ahead.
How much time does a heat pump install need?
A typical installation takes from a couple of days to around a week, depending on the system and how much of the heating changes. The programme is planned to keep time without heating short, and we explain it in advance.
Homes in Clapham and heat pumps
The Valuation Office Agency’s council tax figures put about 45% of homes in Clapham and the neighbourhoods around it before 1919, and about 80% of households live in flats, according to the 2021 Census. Older homes can lose heat faster, so a room-by-room heat loss calculation, and sometimes insulation or larger radiators, comes before sizing a heat pump. For flats, the first questions are where an outdoor unit could go, whether a cylinder fits and what the lease allows. For a London home, the outdoor unit position and the MCS noise check need careful planning.
If your home is near Clapham High Street station and heated by a gas boiler, an air-to-water heat pump can replace it where the survey shows it suits. If your home is one of the older properties near St Paul's Church, the survey checks whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before the outdoor unit position is chosen.
Clapham is about 3 miles north of Streatham, in Greater London. If you need air source heat pumps in Clapham, it’s easy to get a fixed-price quote: please ring us on 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form. Our area covers London and the South East, Clapham included. In Greater London alone we list 764 places, and Clapham is one.
Our nearest recent job to Clapham was on East Hill, Wandsworth (SW18), about 2 miles west: installing a Daikin wall-mounted unit in the open-plan living area.
Our working area takes in SW4, SW8 and SW9, every street of it. The B224 and B303 pass through or close to Clapham, which keeps journeys to surveys and visits simple. Nearby, we also cover air source heat pumps in Stockwell (1 mile east), Little Portugal (1 mile north-east), Clapham Park (1 mile south), South Lambeth (1 mile north-east) and Brixton (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (3 miles north-east), City of Westminster (3 miles north), Marylebone (4 miles north) and Kensington (4 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Clapham
Around Clapham, our work takes us to homes and businesses near Lambeth Academy, Larkhall Park and Trinity Academy, among other places. Clapham has its own railway station: Clapham High Street station. A little further out are Baynard's Castle (3.5 miles north-east) and Harrods (2.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Battersea Park Lake and Knight's Hill.
How it works
Each visit follows the same order: check the plan with you, protect the area, carry out the job, test what we’ve done and talk you through it. On site, the work takes from a couple of days to around a week, depending on the system and how much of the heating changes. A note on parking and access helps us plan a visit to Clapham.
- Step one is understanding the house, how it’s heated today and what you’d like to change.
- On the visit we calculate what every room loses on a cold day, then check the radiators, room for a cylinder and outdoor unit options.
- The price comes back fixed and in writing, with the grant and VAT shown line by line.
- The outdoor unit, the indoor equipment and the controls are installed and connected.
- Commissioning, MCS certification and a handover of the controls finish the job.
How to prepare
- Mention any managing agent or landlord rules we need to follow
- Clear the space around the indoor unit, or where it will go
- Plan for pets to be kept clear during the visit
How to get a quote
For a fixed-price quote, give us a ring on 07833 053749 with the address and a few details about the rooms or units involved. A few photos make it quicker. You will hear back from us the same working day.
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What the work involves, system by system
Radiators and underfloor heating
At lower water temperatures, radiators give out less heat so we check them against each room’s heat loss.
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme covers England and Wales: £7,500 for air-to-water (and ground source), and £2,500 for air-to-air with strict conditions. The installer applies.
A customer’s words
“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