Greater London · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installers in East Finchley
Our engineers work in East Finchley on air source heat pumps. Diagnosis first, a fixed price and proper paperwork when we finish.
- Plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump
- Checking eligibility for a heat pump grant
- Replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump
How we handle air source heat pumps in East Finchley
Heat pumps run at lower flow temperatures than most boilers, so radiators may need to be larger to give out the same heat. The survey shows which rooms are fine and which need changes, and the quote sets it out. The work covers radiator systems, homes heated by oil, LPG or gas and air-to-water heat pumps, and common reasons people get in touch are replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump and a boiler that’s getting old.
Homes in East Finchley are often flats and terraces, where outside space is limited, and that decides which kind of heat pump works. An air-to-water system needs space outside and typically a hot water cylinder inside, while air-to-air units take less room.
Each manufacturer sets its own warranty period. Daikin, for example, gives a standard 2 years on split air conditioning, with longer extensions only on its air-to-water heat pumps. For any other brand, we explain the manufacturer’s terms on your quote.
- Where
- East Finchley (N2, N3, NW11)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Certified
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Pricing
- Fixed-price quote after a site survey
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What affects the cost of air source heat pumps
Jobs vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- How many units are involved
- The distance and route between the indoor and outdoor units
- The condition of any existing system
The cost depends on the type of system and how many units are involved, the access and what the work involves. We give you a fixed price before we start, so you know where you stand.
Before you get in touch
When you contact us, these details help:
- Where the outdoor unit is, or where you’d like it
- Any error code or flashing light on the display
- The paperwork from the last service, if you have it
If you need air source heat pumps in East Finchley, call 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form. Tell us what kind of property it is and what you’d like done, and send a few photos if you can. We reply the same working day.
Heat pumps in East Finchley: local notes
The Valuation Office Agency’s council tax figures put about 35% of homes across East Finchley and its surrounding area before 1919, and about 50% of households live in flats, according to the last census (2021). Period properties can still suit a heat pump, but the design has to start from accurate heat loss figures. 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.
With Heath Hall about 1.1 miles south, it’s worth asking whether your own home is listed before planning a heat pump. Period properties close to Church of the Holy Trinity can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first.
East Finchley is about 5 miles north of Marylebone, in Greater London. Across the N2 area, we can help with air source heat pumps. Count every place we list in Greater London and you reach 764, with East Finchley on the list. We also work in London, around 7 miles away.
The closest recent job we can point to from East Finchley was on East Hill, Wandsworth (SW18), about 9 miles south: installing a Daikin wall-mounted unit in the open-plan living area.
From Oak Lane, Maya Road and High Road to the smaller roads in between, nowhere is left out. The A1 pass through or close to East Finchley, which keeps journeys to surveys and visits simple. Other places close to East Finchley include Hampstead Garden Suburb (1 mile south-west), Fortis Green (1 mile east), Temple Fortune (1 mile south-west), Muswell Hill (1 mile east) and Golders Green (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (7 miles south-east), City of Westminster (5 miles south), Marylebone (5 miles south) and Kensington (6 miles south).
Local landmarks in East Finchley
In East Finchley, that means homes and buildings near Tollington School, Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum and Bishop Douglass School Finchley. Other local landmarks include Lyttelton Playing Fields (0.5 miles south) and The Bald Faced Stag pub (0.5 miles east). East Finchley’s nearest station is New Southgate station, about 2.2 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Grand Arcade (1.6 miles north) and Jewish Museum - Finchley (0.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near East Finchley include Highgate Hill and Long Lane Pasture.
East Finchley questions
Can I have air conditioning in a flat in East Finchley?
Often, yes, but the lease and the freeholder usually have a say. 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 East Finchley?
East Finchley is in England, where the Boiler Upgrade Scheme runs. Air-to-water and ground source systems attract £7,500. Air-to-air gets £2,500, but only where it takes over from fossil-fuel heating and covers the whole home’s heating demand. The installer applies, and we are MCS certified.
Can I fit air conditioning or a heat pump myself?
The refrigerant side has to be done by a qualified engineer working for an F-Gas certified company. That’s a legal requirement, and it also matters for the manufacturer’s warranty. We’re happy to quote for the full job, supply to commissioning.
Do you offer emergency call-outs?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line for breakdowns that cannot wait. Call 07833 053749 and tell us what’s happened.
Which brands do you work with?
We work with the leading brands, 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.
Why does F-Gas certification matter?
Anyone installing, repairing or servicing the refrigerant side must be qualified, and their company certified. Ask to see proof before booking anyone and we’ll gladly show you ours.
Whose job is it to check the system for leaks?
Responsibility is shared between the operator, normally whoever owns or controls the equipment, and the service technicians. The interval depends on the refrigerant charge, measured in tonnes of CO2 equivalent: at least every 12 months from 5 tCO2e, and every 6 months from 50 tCO2e.
Managing agents and facilities teams in East Finchley
Portfolio owners often want one contractor and one number. Our area covers Greater London and the South East, so work at different addresses can be planned together and kept to a regular schedule.
Records are where property maintenance often slips. Each visit produces a dated record, plus the F-Gas records where refrigerant is involved, ready for a tenant, a buyer or an inspection.
What we do, step by step
Anything involving refrigerant is handled by F-Gas qualified engineers, as the law requires, while the electrical side is covered by our NICEIC approval. On the day, both are in the same hands. On site, it takes a few days for most air-to-water installations, with air-to-air systems often quicker. Pictures of the space and the outside wall help us plan the work in East Finchley.
- It begins with your house and the heating it relies on now.
- Every room’s heat loss is worked out on site.
- The design covers the heat pump, emitters, hot water and outdoor unit.
- You get a fixed price, with any grant and the VAT set out.
- Installation, commissioning and MCS registration complete the job.
Getting ready 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
- Mention any parking restrictions near the property
Get a fixed-price quote
Every quote starts with a look at the job, from a site survey or, where the job is straightforward, from pictures and measurements. Then you get a fixed price before any work starts.
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What the work involves, system by system
Radiators and underfloor heating
Underfloor heating works well with heat pumps because it uses lower temperatures and we look at it during the survey.
Hot water cylinders
An air-to-water heat pump heats hot water through a cylinder. The survey looks at where it can go particularly in homes with a combi boiler.
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From one of our customers
“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