Greater London · Heat pump installation
Coombe Hill air source heat pumps
One call covers heat pump installation in Coombe Hill, from the first look to sign-off. An F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, on Checkatrade.
- Wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating
- Checking eligibility for a heat pump grant
- Finding a place for the outdoor unit
How we handle air source heat pumps in Coombe Hill
A heat pump takes heat from the outside air and moves it into your home, using electricity to drive the process. It works on the same principle as air conditioning, run the other way, and air-to-air heat pumps are sometimes simply called air conditioning. If you are dealing with a boiler that’s getting old and checking eligibility for a heat pump grant, we can help.
In a flat in Coombe Hill, the lease and the freeholder typically 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.
Warranty periods vary by brand and by product. Daikin, for example, gives a standard 2 years on split air conditioning, with longer extensions only on its air-to-water heat pumps. Whatever the brand, the manufacturer’s terms are explained on your quote.
- Location
- Coombe Hill (SW15, KT2)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Guide price
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Accreditations
- NICEIC and F-Gas, MCS
- Pricing
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Replies
- On the working day you ask
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What a heat pump looks like in Coombe Hill
The Valuation Office Agency’s council tax figures show about 45% of homes in Coombe Hill and the neighbourhoods around it date from 1919 to 1939, and about 81% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to Census 2021 figures. For homes of that age, the survey checks the insulation, the radiators and the hot water setup. Houses usually have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder. London homes can be short of space for an outdoor unit and cylinder, which affects the choice of heat pump.
Live in one of the older houses around St John the Baptist? Expect the survey to look closely at heat loss and at the building’s planning status. Historic houses such as Pembroke Lodge, about 1.5 miles north-west, are a reminder that listed homes need consent before a heat pump goes in.
Coombe Hill is about 2 miles north-east of Kingston upon Thames, in Greater London. From the centre of Coombe Hill to the outskirts, our engineers cover air source heat pumps, from small jobs to large ones. In Greater London alone we list 764 places and Coombe Hill is among them. The nearest of our city pages is London, around 9 miles from Coombe Hill.
The closest recent job we can point to from Coombe Hill was on Beaufort Road, Kingston upon Thames (KT1), about 2 miles south-west: installing a Samsung wall-mounted unit in the garden studio and a second unit in the main bedroom.
Whether you are on Keswick Avenue, Derwent Avenue and Robin Hood Lane or anywhere close by, our engineers can take on the work. Here we cover the SW15 and KT2 postcode area. Close to Coombe Hill, our area also takes in Kingston Vale (1 mile east), Putney Vale (1 mile east), Coombe (1 mile south), Norbiton (2 miles south-west) and Motspur Park (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (9 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east) and Kensington (5 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Coombe Hill
Locally, jobs take us to houses, flats and workplaces close to Coombe Girls' School, Canbury School and Richmond Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is Norbiton station, roughly 1.6 miles south-west. A little further out are Bentall Centre (2.2 miles south-west) and Kingston Hospital (1.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Coombe Hill include Kingston Hill Road area and Fishpond Wood and Beverley Meads.
Towns and villages near Coombe Hill
What else we do in Coombe Hill
What affects the cost of air source heat pumps
The diagnosis comes before the price. The main factors are:
- Whether the existing supply is suitable
- What kind of system it is
- Whether it’s a one-off job or part of a maintenance contract
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Small problems, from blocked filters to slow leaks, tend to get worse, and a struggling system uses more electricity to do less. If you’re unsure, give us a ring on 07833 053749 or email us for straight advice and a fixed price.
Before you get in touch
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- Photos showing the indoor unit and the space around it
- Where the property is and what kind of building it is
- The fuse board and where it is in the property
Want a quote for air source heat pumps? Please phone 07833 053749 with a few details about the property. We’ll explain what we’d recommend and why, then send a fixed-price quote before anything is booked.
Questions from Coombe Hill
Can I get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant in Coombe Hill?
Coombe Hill is in England, where the Boiler Upgrade Scheme runs. It gives £7,500 towards an air-to-water or ground source heat pump, or £2,500 towards an air-to-air heat pump that replaces the fossil-fuel heating and meets the whole home’s heating need. The installer applies, and we’re MCS certified.
Do I need planning permission for a heat pump in Coombe Hill?
It depends on the property. The centre of Coombe Hill is in the Kingston Hill Conservation Area. Heat pumps on houses are often permitted development, but listed buildings need consent and conservation areas restrict outdoor units facing a road. Where it’s needed, we check with the planning department at Kingston-Upon-Thames council, typically the authority for Coombe Hill.
Which type of heat pump is right for my home?
It depends on your home, your heating and whether you want cooling. Air-to-water can attract a £7,500 grant where eligible; air-to-air only qualifies for £2,500 under strict conditions, and we set out the options after the survey.
Is Coombe Hill in your area?
Yes. We work in Coombe Hill and the rest of Greater London, within the London and South East area we cover. For a fixed-price quote, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Which accreditations do you hold?
AirCon Doctor is an F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved for electrical work and MCS certified for heat pumps. We are members of Checkatrade too.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. For simple jobs, pictures and a few details can be enough, while larger systems and faults that need testing are seen on site.
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.
Keeping the system healthy
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Clear leaves and debris from the outdoor unit
- Keep radiators clear
- Seal draughts where you can
If you were eligible for a grant, we handle the application and keep you updated, as the installer applies for it.
Keep radiators and indoor units unobstructed, as the system relies on them giving out heat.
Owner checks or an engineer?
Keep a note of anything odd: error codes, noises, drips, smells or a drop in performance. It makes our diagnosis quicker, and a photo of the display helps even more.
On air conditioning, the filters in the indoor unit are usually the one part owners can clean where the manufacturer’s manual explains how. With the power off, they lift out, can be vacuumed or rinsed and must be fully dry before they go back. For a heat pump, the main owner jobs are a clear outdoor unit and sensible control settings.
What happens on the day
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. On the day, both are in the same hands. The work takes a few days on site, depending on the cylinder, the radiators and the pipework involved. Send us a few phone pictures and we can often price a straightforward job in Coombe Hill before visiting.
- We start with your plans and the property.
- We survey for heat loss and look at radiators, cylinder space and outdoor unit options.
- We explain which type of heat pump suits the home and whether a grant could apply.
- The system is installed and connected to the controls.
- The job ends with commissioning, the MCS certificate and a walk through the controls.
Before we arrive
- Let us know if the building has a permit or sign-in process
- Dig out any previous service or F-Gas records
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, high walls or locked plant areas
How to get a quote
Photos are the fastest route to a quote: the inside and outside of the property where the work is, plus the rating plate of any unit already there. Add the address and what you’d like done, and simple jobs can often be priced without a visit.
Related advice
A customer’s words
“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