Greater London · Heat pump installation
Dalston air source heat pumps
Looking for air source heat pumps in Dalston? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around you, then sign it off with written records.
- An oil, LPG or gas boiler near the end of its life
- Finding a place for the outdoor unit
- Planning and permitted development questions
Air source heat pumps in Dalston, done properly
As an MCS certified installer, we fit air source heat pumps for homes in Dalston and the rest of Greater London. There are two kinds: air-to-water, which heats radiators or underfloor heating and your hot water, and air-to-air, which warms rooms through indoor units and can also cool. We’ll explain which type fits your home and why. The work covers radiator systems, air-to-air heat pumps and underfloor heating, and the jobs we see most are no space for a hot water cylinder and choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air.
Homes in Dalston are often flats and terraces, where outside space is limited, which affects which heat pump suits. Air-to-water needs room for the outdoor unit and usually a cylinder, while air-to-air units take less room.
Some warranty terms depend on the system being serviced regularly by a qualified engineer. Where yours does, a regular service with us keeps that side in order and each visit is recorded.
- Place
- Dalston (E8, N1, N16)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Enquiries
- We reply the same working day
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- Guide price
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Credentials
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
How it works
Where something has to be switched off during the work, we agree it with you first, so you can plan around it. For businesses, we can typically work room by room or zone by zone. The work takes several days for an air-to-water system with a new cylinder, less for an air-to-air system. For a job in Dalston, tell us about parking, permits and access to the building when you get in touch.
- You tell us about the home and what you want from a heat pump.
- 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.
- Installation follows on the agreed dates.
- The job ends with commissioning, the MCS certificate and a walk through the controls.
Getting ready for the visit
- Unlock any gate, garage or side passage we need
- Tell us about any building rules, permits or sign-in
- Plan for pets to be kept clear during the visit
How to get a quote
VAT is set out clearly on every quote, with the rate that applies to your job. VAT can differ between homes and businesses and between kinds of work, so we confirm it in writing rather than guess. For a fixed-price quote, phone us on 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Before you call an engineer
Good habits make our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and a clear outdoor unit help the system run as it should, but the inside of the units, the refrigerant and the electrics still need a qualified engineer.
For air conditioning, cleaning the indoor unit’s filters is the main job owners can do, if the manual says so. 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.
Other services in Dalston
Homes in Dalston and heat pumps
VOA council tax data put about 35% of homes in and around Dalston before 1919, and the 2021 Census found about 83% 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. For flats, the first questions are where an outdoor unit could go, whether a cylinder fits and what the lease allows. London homes can be short of space for an outdoor unit and cylinder, which affects the choice of heat pump.
If your home is listed, like Sutton House about 0.9 miles east, listed building consent comes before any heat pump work. For a home near Dalston Junction station, the survey looks at whether an air-to-water or air-to-air heat pump suits better.
Dalston is about 1 mile north-east of Hoxton, in Greater London. Our engineers cover Dalston for air source heat pumps, along with the rest of Greater London. Our list for Greater London has 764 entries and Dalston is among them.
Not far from Dalston, a recent job of ours was on Greenwich High Road, Greenwich (SE10), about 5 miles south-east: installing a Mitsubishi Electric wall-mounted unit in the retail area and a second unit in the stockroom and office.
Jobs in E8, N1 and N16 are looked at, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Our engineers work on Glebe Road, Forest Road and Boleyn Road and nearby roads. Close to Dalston, our area also takes in Kingsland (1 mile west), De Beauvoir Town (1 mile west), Hackney Central (1 mile east), London Fields (1 mile south-east) and Shacklewell (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover London (3 miles south), City of Westminster (4 miles south-west), Marylebone (4 miles south-west) and Kensington (6 miles south-west).
What’s near Dalston
In Dalston, that means homes and buildings near Kingsland Secondary School, The Petchey Academy and The Duke Of Richmond Public House. Also close by are Haggerston Park (0.8 miles south) and Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (1.9 miles south). There’s a railway station in Dalston itself: Dalston Junction station. Other landmarks nearby include Clowns Gallery-Museum (under half a mile west) and Montfichet's Tower (2.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Dalston includes Gillespie Park and Ludgate Hill.
Your questions about air source heat pumps in Dalston
Does the Boiler Upgrade Scheme cover homes in Dalston?
Dalston is covered, as the scheme runs across England and Wales. Whether your home qualifies, and for how much, depends on the type of heat pump and the heating it replaces. We hold MCS certification, so the application is ours to make for you.
Do I need permission to put air conditioning in my flat in Dalston?
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.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line for problems that can’t wait for a planned visit. Call 07833 053749 and tell us what’s happened.
Which manufacturers do you install and repair?
The main ones, including Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, Fujitsu, Panasonic, Toshiba, LG, Samsung, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Hitachi. For a new system, we suggest the make and model that suit the property and tell you why.
Which type of heat pump is right for my home?
Air-to-water heats radiators or underfloor heating and hot water; air-to-air heats rooms through indoor units and can cool them. With air-to-air, hot water needs another source and the survey helps decide.
Will skipping a service affect the warranty?
Each manufacturer decides. If servicing is in the terms, missing one could affect a claim and we will tell you what your brand asks for.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. Homeowners, landlords, agents and businesses all book us in Dalston and across Greater London. Tell us who should receive the paperwork.
After we’ve gone
Looking after the system is mostly common sense. A few tips:
- Ask about the grant before you commit
- Keep radiators clear
- Keep the outdoor unit clear all year
Where we applied for a Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, we keep you informed through the process since the grant goes through the installer.
Keep insulation and draught-proofing in good order, as lower heat loss means the system has less to do.
What happens if it’s left?
A sudden boiler failure rarely leaves room to plan a heat pump properly. Planning ahead gives time for the heat loss survey, the design and the grant application while the old heating still works. Booking in spring means a home or office in Dalston is ready before the first hot week.
No two properties are the same, so each one gets its own fixed-price quote. The system, the access, the pipe routes and the parts involved all play a part.
Why people in Dalston choose us
- MCS certified heat pump installers
- One contact for properties across the South East and London
- An F-Gas certified company, as the law requires
- Clear warranty information from the manufacturer
Take a look at our cost guide and our accreditations.
From one of our customers
“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