Greater London · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Eastbury, Greater London
Air source heat pumps for Eastbury and the surrounding area: a survey or diagnosis, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Ask us for a fixed-price quote.
- A boiler that is getting old
- Not knowing whether a grant applies
- Choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air
About our air source heat pumps in Eastbury
Many air source heat pumps can be installed as permitted development in England, without a planning application. 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 check the rules for your property as part of the survey. Typical jobs include a boiler that’s getting old and deciding on the outdoor unit position, across air-to-water heat pumps, homes heated by oil, LPG or gas and underfloor heating.
For flats in Eastbury, the lease, the freeholder and the rules for flats all come into it. The planning rules for flats are stricter than for houses, so we check the position before we design.
If a fault appears while the equipment is under the manufacturer’s warranty, tell us the make, model and installation date. We’ll explain how the manufacturer’s terms are likely to apply before any chargeable work goes ahead.
- Place
- Eastbury (HA6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price guide
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Quote
- A fixed-price quote up front
- Accreditations
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What air source heat pumps can’t fix
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what this work can’t put right:
- Any gas work on the existing boiler
- Improving the building’s insulation
- Formal advice on VAT for your situation
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 07833 053749 or use the quote form and we’ll tell you honestly.
Where we work
- Hot water cylinders
- Radiator systems
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Underfloor heating
How the visit works
We book the visit for a day and time that suit you, and we keep you posted if anything changes. When we arrive, we check the job against the survey or the photos you sent. 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. A few pictures of the room, the outside wall and the fuse board help us plan a job in Eastbury.
- First, a chat about the property and your goals for the heating.
- The survey checks heat loss, emitters, hot water and the outdoor unit position.
- We recommend air-to-water or air-to-air and check the grant position.
- The system is installed and connected to the controls.
- We commission it, complete the MCS certificate and show you how to use it.
Before we arrive
- Name a contact who can meet us at the agreed time
- Clear a path to the units and the space around them
- Make sure we can reach the consumer unit or fuse board
Getting a price
VAT is set out clearly on every quote, and the rate that applies to your job is stated. 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, call 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form.
Related advice
Keeping the system healthy
So the system stays in good health:
- Keep the outdoor unit clear all year
- Check eligibility for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme early
- Keep to regular servicing
If you were eligible for a grant, we handle the application and keep you updated, as the installer applies for it.
A well-insulated home helps a heat pump because it reduces the heat the system needs to supply.
Nearby places to Eastbury
What else we do in Eastbury
Homes in Eastbury and heat pumps
About 79% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to the 2021 Census. Detached and semi-detached houses usually have room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder. In London, outside space and the rules for flats often decide which kind of heat pump suits.
Period properties close to Emmanuel Church can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first. With Headstone Manor about 3.2 miles south-east, it’s worth asking whether your own home is listed before planning a heat pump.
Eastbury is about 3 miles south-east of Rickmansworth, in Greater London. From the centre of Eastbury to the outskirts, we cover air source heat pumps, from a single room to a whole building. Eastbury is one of 764 towns, villages and districts in Greater London where we work for homes and businesses. For properties nearby, see our London page (16 miles or so).
The closest recent job we can point to from Eastbury was on Richmond Hill, Richmond (TW10), about 12 miles south-east: installing a Mitsubishi Electric Zubadan multi-split system serving four bedrooms, the study and the living room: six indoor units in total.
If your postcode is in HA6, you are inside the area we cover. From Altair Way, Capella Road and Avior Drive to the smaller roads in between, the whole area is covered. Close to Eastbury, our area also takes in Northwood (1 mile south-west), Moor Park (1 mile west), Batchworth Heath (1 mile west), Holywell (2 miles north) and Batchworth (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover City of Westminster (13 miles south-east), Marylebone (14 miles south-east), Kensington (12 miles south-east) and St Pancras (14 miles south-east).
Near you in Eastbury
Around Eastbury, our work takes us to homes and businesses near Heathrow Aviation Engineering UTC, St Martins School Northwood and King George V Playing Fields and the streets around them. Eastbury’s nearest station is Carpenders Park station, about 1.4 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Northwood and Pinner Cottage Hospital (1.2 miles south) and Harlequin Centre (2.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Harrow Weald Common and Tumbling Bay.
For landlords and property managers
Running several properties is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so work at different addresses can be planned together and kept on a regular cycle.
Bigger systems bring extra duties: a TM44 inspection by an accredited energy assessor is required at least every 5 years for systems over 12 kW. We can arrange it, prepare the system for it and fix what it finds.
FAQs for Eastbury
Do I need permission to put air conditioning in my flat in Eastbury?
Usually, 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.
Can I fit a heat pump in Eastbury without planning permission?
That depends on the building and where the outdoor unit goes. Around 5 listed entries sit within 0.5 miles of central Eastbury. On a house, an air source heat pump can often go ahead under permitted development, with an outdoor unit of no more than 1.5 cubic metres and an installation that meets MCS 020(a), which includes a noise check. Those rights do not reach the grounds of a listed building, and conservation areas rule out walls or roofs facing a road. If that might affect you, we ask Hillingdon council, which is usually the planning authority for Eastbury.
Does the grant cover air-to-air heat pumps?
Yes, but only where it becomes the home’s main heating. The £2,500 applies when it replaces the fossil-fuel heating, covers the full heating demand, is fitted by an MCS certified installer and serves a home. Fitted alongside a boiler, it won’t qualify.
What does an air-to-water heat pump cost?
Air-to-water work is in the £8,000–£16,000 range (0% VAT on homes), with any grant still to come off. Where you land depends on the size of heat pump, any radiators that need changing and the hot water cylinder, and air-to-air systems are priced after a survey.
Can I do the refrigerant work myself?
Not the refrigerant work. The F-gas rules require certified companies and qualified engineers for it, and a new electrical circuit is notifiable building work unless a registered competent person does it.
When will I hear back?
We reply to enquiries the same working day. If it’s an emergency, ring the 24/7 line instead.
Do you work on commercial properties?
Yes. From one rented home to commercial buildings, the approach is the same: a look first, a fixed-price quote and written records.
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