Greater London · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in Colindale
One call covers MCS certified installation of air source heat pumps for heating and hot water, with the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant applied for in Colindale, from the first look to sign-off. F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved and Checkatrade members.
- Wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating
- An oil, LPG or gas boiler near the end of its life
- Radiators that may be too small for a heat pump
About our air source heat pumps in Colindale
A £2,500 grant is available for some air-to-air heat pumps, with conditions. The system must replace the existing fossil-fuel heating and meet the home’s full heating demand, it must be installed by an MCS certified installer, and it must be in a home, so an add-on next to a boiler is not eligible. Common call-outs are for working out whether radiators need upsizing and moving away from fossil-fuel heating, on underfloor heating, radiator systems and homes heated by oil, LPG or gas.
A terrace in Colindale shares walls with its neighbours, which helps keep heat in, provided the outdoor unit can sit somewhere that passes the MCS noise check.
Refrigerant work is written up in the F-Gas records: what was done, the refrigerant type and any amount added or recovered. Keep the records with the manual and the warranty documents, ready for the next service or a warranty query.
- Where
- Colindale (NW9, NW4, HA8)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Replies
- On the working day you ask
- Price
- A fixed price before we start
- Guide price
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Accreditations
- NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified, MCS
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Looking after your system
Simple habits make a real difference. Our advice:
- Keep to regular servicing
- Read the manufacturer’s warranty terms for your brand
- File the MCS certificate safely
In cold, damp weather the outdoor unit runs a defrost cycle from time to time. You might see steam or hear the unit change note and it’s part of how the system works.
A well-insulated home helps a heat pump, as lower heat loss means the system has less to do.
Nearby places to Colindale
Other services in Colindale
What we do, step by step
The visit goes in the diary at a time that works for you, and we keep you posted if anything changes. On arrival, the engineer compares the job with the survey, your photos or the details you gave us. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. From there, the work takes from a couple of days to around a week, depending on the system and how much of the heating changes. If a freeholder or agent needs to agree the work in Colindale, we can send them the details.
- First we find out about the property, the heating you have now and what you’re hoping for.
- The survey measures heat loss room by room and looks at radiators, hot water and the best spot for the outdoor unit.
- 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.
- We commission the heat pump, complete the MCS paperwork and talk you through the controls.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure someone can let us in at the agreed time
- Clear a path to the units and the space around them
- Let us know if the building has a permit or sign-in process
Getting a price
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either on a site survey or, for simple jobs, from your photos and details. After that, we send a fixed price so you know the cost before we begin.
Related advice
What air conditioning will not do
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- Insulation work, such as loft or cavity wall insulation
- Tax rulings, which only HMRC can give
- Planning decisions, which rest with the council
If you’re not sure, just call us on 07833 053749 or drop us a line and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Parts of the system we cover
- Radiator systems
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Hot water cylinders
- Underfloor heating
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
Questions from Colindale
Do I need permission to put air conditioning in my flat in Colindale?
Typically, yes, though leaseholders normally need the freeholder’s agreement. Permitted development rules for flats are tighter than for houses, so we check the outdoor unit position and give you the details to send to the freeholder or managing agent.
Is the heat pump grant available in Colindale?
Yes, the scheme covers homes in England, including Colindale, if they qualify. The amount depends on the type of heat pump, and the survey confirms which applies. The installer applies, and we’re MCS certified.
Are you F-Gas certified?
F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved and MCS certified for heat pumps, plus Checkatrade membership. Our engineers also hold the individual F-gas qualifications needed to work on refrigerant.
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 yearly for 5 to under 50 tCO2e, and every 6 months for 50 to under 500 tCO2e.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. From a single let flat to offices, shops and public buildings, the approach is the same: survey or diagnosis, a fixed price and proper paperwork.
Will you work on another installer’s system?
Yes. We start with a proper look and tell you honestly what we find, including anything about the original installation that needs putting right. You get a fixed price before any work goes ahead.
Which manufacturers do you install and repair?
We install and work on the leading makes, from Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin and Fujitsu to Panasonic, Toshiba, LG, Samsung, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Hitachi. Tell us the make and model and we’ll take it from there.
What affects the cost of air source heat pumps
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We consider:
- The distance and route between the indoor and outdoor units
- How many units are involved
- What we find on the survey or diagnosis
One room or a whole building, the quote is built the same way: the work involved, the access and the equipment. You’ll have a fixed price before any work starts, with VAT shown clearly.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- Where the outdoor unit is, or where you’d like it
- A close-up of the unit’s label showing the model number
- A short video of any fault, such as a noise or a flashing light
Published ranges are a starting point; the quote is built on your property, because every property is different. Once we’ve looked at the job, from photos or on a survey, you get a fixed price. To start, ring us on 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier.
Homes in Colindale and heat pumps
About 50% of homes in the Colindale area have been built since 2000, according to the Valuation Office Agency’s council tax figures, and the 2021 Census found about 67% of households live in flats. Lower heat loss in recent homes often means a smaller heat pump and fewer radiator changes. 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. For a London home, the outdoor unit position and the MCS noise check need careful planning.
If your home is one of the older properties near St Matthias the Apostle church, the survey checks whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before the outdoor unit position is chosen. If your home is listed, like Heath Hall about 3.5 miles east, listed building consent comes before any heat pump work.
Colindale is about 1 mile south-east of Burnt Oak, in Greater London. We cover Colindale for air source heat pumps, along with the rest of Greater London. Colindale is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work. For properties nearby, see our London page, about 9 miles away.
Not far from Colindale, a recent job of ours was on Richmond Hill, Richmond (TW10), about 10 miles south: installing a Mitsubishi Electric Zubadan multi-split system serving four bedrooms, the study and the living room: six indoor units in total.
From Cecil Road, Booth Road and Ajax Avenue to the smaller roads in between, the whole area is covered. Our working area takes in NW9, NW4 and HA8 in full. Other places close to Colindale include West Hendon (1 mile south), The Hyde (1 mile south), The Burroughs (1 mile east), Hendon (1 mile south-east) and Kingsbury (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (9 miles south-east), City of Westminster (7 miles south-east), Marylebone (7 miles south-east) and Kensington (7 miles south).
Local landmarks in Colindale
Typical jobs here are in properties near Sunny Hill Park, Saracens High School and Kisharon College, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Hendon station, about 1 mile south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Edgware Community Hospital (1.3 miles north-west) and Brent Cross Shopping Centre (1.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Darland's Lake and Parliament Hill.
What a customer said
“Office air con broke down in the July heatwave. Called at 8am, engineer was here by noon and fixed within 2 hours. Brilliant emergency response. They now hold the service contract for the whole building.”
James T., Crawley, office manager