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Heat pump installation in Friern Barnet, Greater London
Looking for air source heat pumps in Friern Barnet? We look at the job first, give you a fixed-price quote and do the work at a time that suits you, finishing with proper records.
- Not knowing whether a grant applies
- Checking whether planning permission is needed
- Checking emitters for a heat pump
What happens on the day
Think of the visit in three stages: diagnose, treat 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 from a couple of days to around a week, depending on the system and how much of the heating changes. Pictures of the space and the outside wall help us plan the work in Friern Barnet.
- We talk through your home, your current heating and what you want from a heat pump.
- 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.
- A fixed-price quote follows, setting out the system, any grant that applies and the VAT.
- Fitting day: the outdoor unit is placed, the indoor side connected and the controls set up.
- We commission the heat pump, complete the MCS paperwork and talk you through the controls.
How to prepare
- Mention any managing agent or landlord rules we need to follow
- Move furniture away from the wall where we will be working
- Clear access to the fuse board
Getting a quote
Our prices page gives typical ranges, but your quote is based on your job, because no two buildings, rooms or systems are the same. Once we’ve looked at the job, from photos or on a survey, you get a fixed price. To get going, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
How we handle air source heat pumps in Friern Barnet
A heat pump takes heat from the outside air and moves it into your home with electricity running the compressor and fans. The technology is close to air conditioning, which is why we install both, and air-to-air heat pumps are sometimes simply called air conditioning. If the problem is checking eligibility for a heat pump grant and plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump, we can sort it out.
Homes in Friern Barnet are often flats and terraces, where outside space is limited, which affects which heat pump suits. An air-to-water system needs space outside and usually a hot water cylinder inside, while air-to-air units take less room.
Aftercare is simple, and most of it is in the manual: clear space around the outdoor unit, the cleaning the manual describes and a service at the recommended interval. It also keeps you on the right side of any warranty terms that ask for servicing.
- Where
- Friern Barnet (N11, N12, N10, N20)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Costs
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Accreditations
- NICEIC and F-Gas, MCS
- Quotes
- A fixed-price quote up front
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Why deal with it now?
The extra £1,500 for homes heated by oil or LPG with no mains gas is available until March 2027. If that applies to you, it’s worth asking about sooner rather than later. Booking in spring means a home or office in Friern Barnet is ready before the first hot week.
A single unit or a whole estate, we price it on the same basis: what needs doing, how we get to it and what it needs. The price is fixed before work begins, and the quote sets out the VAT.
Why people in Friern Barnet choose us
- NICEIC approved for electrical work
- Emergency calls taken 24/7
- We work on all the leading brands
- Enquiries answered the same working day
Friern Barnet: your questions answered
Will a heat pump in Friern Barnet need planning permission?
It comes down to the building and the spot chosen for the outdoor unit. The half-mile around the middle of Friern Barnet holds about 6 listed buildings and structures. 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 planning department at Barnet council, normally the authority for Friern Barnet.
Does the Boiler Upgrade Scheme cover homes in Friern Barnet?
Yes, the scheme covers homes in England, including Friern Barnet, if they qualify. The amount depends on the type of heat pump, and the survey confirms which applies. You don’t apply yourself: the MCS certified installer does, which is us.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes, always. We diagnose before we treat: the survey shows what’s needed, where things go and what access we need, and the quote is based on that.
What does an air-to-water heat pump cost?
For air-to-water, it’s £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes) before any Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant. Air-to-air prices are set after a survey, and we confirm the VAT on the quote.
Is the equipment covered by a warranty?
It’s the manufacturer’s warranty, which varies by brand. Daikin, for instance, gives a standard 2 years on split air conditioning and we explain the terms for your brand on the quote.
Do you protect the property while you work?
Floors and furniture near the work are covered with dust sheets before we start, and the area is kept tidy throughout. Before we leave, we clear up and run through the work with you.
Can I do any of the installation myself?
Not the refrigerant work. Under the F-gas rules, it must be done by qualified engineers from a certified company, and a new electrical circuit is notifiable building work unless a registered competent person does it.
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What air conditioning won’t do
Air source heat pumps can’t fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It does not solve:
- Grants for hybrid systems or replacements of low-carbon systems
- Planning approval where permitted development doesn’t apply
- Insulation work, such as loft or cavity wall insulation
Not sure which it is? You can call 07833 053749 and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Where we work
- Hot water cylinders
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Radiator systems
- Underfloor heating
- Air-to-air heat pumps
Managing agents and facilities teams in Friern Barnet
For anyone managing more than one building, we can quote and plan the work across all of them. Each property gets its own records, so the files stay tidy.
We regularly work with managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works, and we will send a fixed-price quote.
Air source heat pumps in Friern Barnet: the local picture
Census 2021 figures found about 50% of households live in flats. Flats are often harder for air-to-water systems, so we look at whether air-to-air suits better. In London, outside space and the rules for flats often decide which kind of heat pump suits.
Older homes near St John's Church may need extra checks for planning and heat loss before a heat pump is designed. If your home is near New Southgate station and heated by a gas boiler, an air-to-water heat pump can replace it where the survey shows it suits.
Friern Barnet is about 2 miles north-east of Finchley, in Greater London. From the centre of Friern Barnet to the outskirts, our engineers cover air source heat pumps, from a single room to a whole building. Our Greater London coverage runs to 764 places, Friern Barnet among them. London, roughly 8 miles off, has its own page on this site.
The closest recent job we can point to from Friern Barnet was on East Hill, Wandsworth (SW18), about 11 miles south: installing a Daikin wall-mounted unit in the open-plan living area.
Our working area takes in N11, N12, N10 and N20, every street of it. The A406 and B550 pass through or close to Friern Barnet, which keeps journeys to surveys and visits simple. We also cover New Southgate (1 mile east), Brunswick Park (1 mile north), North Finchley (1 mile west), Arnos Grove (1 mile east) and Whetstone (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover London (8 miles south), City of Westminster (7 miles south), Marylebone (7 miles south) and Kensington (8 miles south).
Landmarks near Friern Barnet
Around Friern Barnet, our work takes us to homes and businesses near Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum, Friary Park and Friern Barnet School. Friern Barnet has its own railway station: New Southgate station. Other landmarks nearby include Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (1.4 miles west) and Grand Arcade (1 mile west). Green spaces nearby include Highgate Hill and Darland's Lake.
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