Greater London · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installers in Farthing Street
Heat pump installation, in Farthing Street and nearby. Call for a fixed-price quote, and we’ll reply the same working day.
- Replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump
- Checking emitters for a heat pump
- Checking eligibility for a heat pump grant
Air source heat pumps for homes and businesses in Farthing Street
An air-to-water heat pump heats water to a lower temperature than a typical boiler which means some radiators may need upsizing. The survey shows which rooms are fine and which need changes and anything that needs changing is in the quote. If the problem is ageing boilers that will need replacing and not knowing whether a grant applies, we can sort it out.
Terraced houses in a London area like Farthing Street can suit a heat pump well, provided the outdoor unit can sit somewhere that passes the MCS noise check.
Refrigerant work is written up in the F-Gas records: what was done, the refrigerant type and any amount added or recovered. File them with the system’s paperwork, ready for the next service or a warranty query.
- Where
- Farthing Street (BR6)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Quotes
- A fixed-price quote up front
- Guide price
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Accreditations
- NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified, MCS
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What affects the quote in Farthing Street
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We look at:
- Whether it’s a simple split or a larger system
- What state the existing equipment is in
- The electrical supply and whether a new circuit is needed
Every job is different, so each one gets its own fixed-price quote. The equipment, how we reach it, the route between units and the work needed all play a part.
Before you get in touch
A few details help us quote accurately. With your enquiry, please include:
- The make and model of the system, from the label
- Where the outdoor unit is, or where you’d like it
- The remote or wall controller showing any error
Need a price for air source heat pumps? Please call us on 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the job. We will explain what we’d recommend and why, then send a fixed-price quote before anything is booked.
Air source heat pumps around Farthing Street
For a London home, the outdoor unit position and the MCS noise check need careful planning.
Live in one of the older houses around St Mary's Church? Expect the survey to look closely at heat loss and at the building’s planning status. If your home is listed, like Down House about 1 mile south, listed building consent comes before any heat pump work.
Farthing Street is about 4 miles south-west of Orpington, in Greater London. Whatever kind of property you have in Farthing Street, we can help with air source heat pumps. You’ll hear back from us the same working day, and there’s a 24/7 emergency line. Farthing Street is one of 764 towns, villages and districts in Greater London where we work for homes and businesses.
The closest recent job we can point to from Farthing Street was on Station Road, Orpington (BR6), about 4 miles north-east: installing three Daikin cassette units in the main office area and a wall-mounted unit in the client meeting room.
Work in BR6 follows the same survey, fixed-price quote and written records as everywhere else we cover. Whether you’re on Farthing Street, New Road Hill and Orange Court Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Farthing Street: Downe (1 mile south-east), Leaves Green (1 mile south-west), Hazelwood (1 mile south-east), Keston (1 mile north-west) and Farnborough (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (12 miles north-west), City of Westminster (15 miles north-west), Marylebone (15 miles north-west) and Kensington (15 miles north-west).
What’s near Farthing Street
Typical jobs here are in properties near Darrick Wood School, South Park and The Queens Head pub. Farthing Street’s nearest station is Orpington station, about 2.6 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Princess Royal University Hospital (1.4 miles north) and Crofton Roman Villa (2.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Farthing Street include Betsom's Hill and West Kent Golf Course nature reserve.
What the work involves, system by system
VAT on heat pumps
HMRC says most air conditioning units are air source heat pumps, but each case depends on the facts and the VAT is confirmed on your quote.
Air-to-air heat pumps
Air-to-air heat pumps are now covered by permitted development rules in England, subject to conditions. A unit used solely for cooling is not covered and need a check with the council.
After we’ve gone
Here’s the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Keep the outdoor unit clear all year
- Avoid switching the heat pump on and off often
- File the MCS certificate safely
Once commissioned, we register the installation with MCS and give you the certificate. Keep it with the manufacturer’s paperwork, as you may need it later.
Heat pumps prefer steady, low-temperature running, using the settings agreed at handover.
The process
Think of the visit in three stages: look, put right and sign off. First we check the system or the space against the plan, then we do the work, and finally we test, record and explain. The middle part takes longest, and that takes several days for an air-to-water system with a new cylinder, less for an air-to-air system. Some blocks in Farthing Street need contractor details in advance, so tell us what your building needs.
- It starts with a conversation about the home, the existing heating and your plans.
- 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.
- We send a fixed-price quote that shows the equipment, the grant position and the VAT.
- We fit the outdoor unit and connect it to the heating, hot water and controls.
- We commission the heat pump, complete the MCS paperwork and talk you through the controls.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets and children away from the work area
- Let us know where the consumer unit is
- Have the make and model of any existing unit to hand
Getting a quote
Getting a quote is straightforward. Call or email with a few details and we will come back to you the same working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits you.
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Questions from Farthing Street
Do I need planning permission for a heat pump in Farthing Street?
The answer turns on the property and where the outdoor unit would sit. Around 3 listed entries sit within 0.5 miles of central Farthing Street. 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 Bromley council, which is usually the planning authority for Farthing Street.
Can I have air conditioning in a flat in Farthing Street?
Typically, 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.
Will I get records for the system?
Yes, always. A new system comes with commissioning details, F-Gas records and the manufacturer’s warranty information, and repairs and services get a record of the work.
Why use an F-Gas certified company?
Anyone installing, repairing or servicing the refrigerant side must be qualified, and their company certified. It’s worth checking before booking, and we are happy to show ours.
Is there a Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant for air-to-air?
Only in limited cases, with a grant of £2,500. It has to replace the fossil-fuel heating, meet the full heating demand, be fitted by an MCS certified installer, and be in a home.
What accreditations do you have?
As the law requires for refrigerant work, we are an F-Gas certified company. We’re also NICEIC approved, MCS certified for heat pumps and Checkatrade members.
How much VAT is charged on a heat pump in a home?
For homes, 0% until 31 March 2027, under HMRC Notice 708/6, then 5%. For air-to-air systems, we confirm the VAT on your quote.
What a customer said
“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