Greater London · Heat pump installation
Eltham air source heat pumps
Air source heat pumps in Eltham from an F-Gas certified company, with warranty terms explained brand by brand. We reply to enquiries the same working day.
- Choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air
- Questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
- Planning and permitted development questions
Air source heat pumps in Eltham, done properly
An air-to-water heat pump heats water to a lower temperature than a typical boiler, so radiators may need to be larger to give out the same heat. We check each radiator against the room’s heat loss and anything that needs changing is in the quote. If the problem is checking emitters for a heat pump and moving away from fossil-fuel heating, we can sort it out.
Homes in Eltham 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 normally a hot water cylinder inside, while an air-to-air system needs less space.
Any work on the refrigerant circuit is recorded: what was done, the refrigerant type and any amount added or recovered. File them with the system’s paperwork, as a manufacturer or a future engineer may ask to see them.
- Location
- Eltham (SE9, SE12, DA15, BR7)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- A fixed-price quote up front
- Approvals
- NICEIC and F-Gas, MCS
- Typical price
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Different systems, different jobs
Radiators and underfloor heating
At lower water temperatures, radiators give out less heat so we check them against each room’s heat loss.
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme
Eligibility depends on the property and the scheme rules, so we check before you commit.
Nearby places to Eltham
More services for Eltham
Homes in Eltham and heat pumps
The Valuation Office Agency’s council tax figures date about 40% of homes across Eltham and its surrounding area to the post-war years, 1945 to 1972, and about 51% of households live in flats, according to Census 2021 figures. Whether the walls and loft have been insulated makes a real difference to the heat pump size for homes of that period. A flat may have no room for a hot water cylinder, and the freeholder normally has a say on the outdoor unit, which can tip the choice towards air-to-air. For a London home, the outdoor unit position and the MCS noise check need careful planning.
Eltham Palace lies about 0.4 miles north-west. Owners of listed homes need consent before a heat pump is fitted, so it’s one of our first questions.
Eltham is about 7 miles west of Dartford, in Greater London. We cover Eltham for air source heat pumps, along with the rest of Greater London. Eltham is one of 764 towns, villages and districts in Greater London we cover for homes and businesses.
Our nearest recent job to Eltham was on Brownhill Road, Catford (SE6), about 3 miles west: installing a Mitsubishi Electric wall-mounted unit in the main living area.
That includes properties on Eltham High Street, Tarnwood Park and Elmslie Court and nearby roads. Work in SE9, SE12, DA15 and BR7 follows the same survey, fixed-price quote and written records as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Eltham: Middle Park (1 mile west), New Eltham (1 mile south-east), Well Hall (1 mile north), Coldharbour (1 mile south) and Avery Hill (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles north-west), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north-west) and Kensington (12 miles west).
Local landmarks in Eltham
Around Eltham, our work takes us to homes and businesses near Horn Park, Eltham Church of England Primary School and The Greyhound Public House. There’s a railway station in Eltham itself: Mottingham station. A little further out are Eltham Community Hospital (less than half a mile north) and Metropolitan Police Museum (2.1 miles east). Not far away are The Tarn and Summer Hill.
Let and managed properties
We regularly work with managing agents. Tell us the property, the work and the access arrangements and we’ll come back with a fixed-price quote.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated record, plus the F-Gas records where refrigerant is involved, ready for a tenant, a buyer or an inspection.
Signs you need air source heat pumps in Eltham
Many people look at heat pumps when an oil, LPG or gas boiler is getting old. Planning the change before the boiler fails gives you time to survey, design and apply for any grant, rather than rushing a replacement in winter.
These are the situations we see most often:
- Comparing heat pump types
- Moving away from fossil-fuel heating
- Finding a place for the outdoor unit
Homeowners near Mottingham station often ask whether a heat pump can take over from the boiler, and the heat loss survey answers that.
What your quote should include
- What paperwork you’ll receive afterwards
- Whether the manufacturer’s warranty depends on regular servicing
- Which VAT rate the quote uses, and why
What happens on the day
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you and run through the plan before anything else. Dust sheets go down over floors and anything close to the work, and the electrics are made safe before any panel comes off. On site, it takes a few days on site, depending on the cylinder, the radiators and the pipework involved. Some blocks in Eltham need contractor details in advance, so tell us what your building needs.
- Step one is understanding the house, how it’s heated today and what you’d like to change.
- On the visit we calculate what every room loses on a cold day, then check the radiators, room for a cylinder and outdoor unit options.
- You get a fixed-price quote, with any grant you are eligible for and the VAT explained.
- The outdoor unit, the indoor equipment and the controls are installed and connected.
- Once it’s running correctly, the MCS certificate is issued and we show you the settings.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, high walls or locked plant areas
- Mention any parking restrictions near the property
- Make sure someone can let us in at the agreed time
Get a fixed-price quote
For a fixed-price quote, ring 07833 053749 or send an email and tell us about the property and what you need. A few photos make it quicker. You’ll hear back from us the same working day.
Advice
FAQs for Eltham
Do I need planning permission for a heat pump in Eltham?
There’s no single answer: the building and the outdoor unit position decide it. Central Eltham sits inside a conservation area. 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 don’t 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 the local planning authority (for Eltham, normally Greenwich council).
Can I have air conditioning in a flat in Eltham?
Often, yes, but the lease and the freeholder typically 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.
Will I get records for the system?
Yes. Each visit is written up, and any work on the refrigerant circuit goes in the F-Gas records. Keep them with the manual and the warranty documents.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Send details of the systems and how they’re used and we’ll propose a schedule and quote for it. That can include the leak checks the F-gas rules require for larger systems.
Do you work on all makes?
Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, Fujitsu, Panasonic, Toshiba, LG, Samsung, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Hitachi and others. For a new system, we suggest the make and model that suit the property and explain why.
Is the equipment covered by a warranty?
Warranty is the manufacturer’s own, on its terms. Each brand sets its own conditions and periods, so we explain them on your quote.
How long will it take to install a heat pump?
An installation takes a few days on site, depending on the cylinder, the radiators and the pipework involved. The survey lets us set a firm programme, and you can ring us on 07833 053749 or write to us at info@aircondoctor.co.uk to book it.
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