Greater London · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in Gipsy Hill
F-Gas certified and NICEIC approved, we cover Gipsy Hill for heat pump installation. Fixed-price quotes and a 24/7 emergency line.
- Checking whether planning permission is needed
- Deciding which kind of heat pump suits the home
- No space for a hot water cylinder
Air source heat pumps in Gipsy Hill
We install air source heat pumps in Gipsy Hill and across Greater London, and we are MCS certified. There are two kinds: air-to-water, which heats radiators or underfloor heating and your hot water, and air-to-air, which warms rooms through indoor units and can also cool. We help you work out which suits your home. The work covers air-to-water heat pumps, hot water cylinders and underfloor heating, and common reasons people get in touch are finding a place for the outdoor unit and deciding which kind of heat pump suits the home.
In a flat in Gipsy Hill, the lease and the freeholder usually decide where a heat pump can go. Permitted development limits are different for flats, so we check the position before we design.
Whatever the visit, you get a written record: commissioning details for an installation, a fault and repair note for a repair, or a record of the service. Keep it with the system’s paperwork so it’s to hand next time.
- Location
- Gipsy Hill (SE19, SE27, SE21)
- Region
- Greater London
- Replies
- On the working day you ask
- Quote
- Fixed, in writing
- Credentials
- NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified, MCS
- Typical price
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
FAQs for Gipsy Hill
Is a heat pump in Gipsy Hill permitted development?
That depends on the building and where the outdoor unit goes. Central Gipsy Hill is a short walk from the Gipsy Hill Conservation Area. The permitted development rules for heat pumps leave out listed buildings and stop outdoor units going on road-facing walls or roofs in conservation areas. Anything outside the rules needs an application, and we raise it with the local planning authority (for Gipsy Hill, typically Croydon council) first.
Can you fit air conditioning in a London flat in Gipsy Hill?
Often, yes, but the lease and the freeholder normally 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.
How much does an air source heat pump cost?
For air-to-water, the price is £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes) before any grant. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers £7,500 to eligible homes in England and Wales though not every home qualifies.
Can I get a grant for an air-to-air heat pump?
It can, as long as the system takes over the heating completely. 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 warranty do I get?
It’s the manufacturer’s warranty, which varies by brand. Daikin, for example, gives a standard 2 years on split air conditioning, and we explain the terms for whichever brand you choose.
Can you set up regular servicing?
Yes. Maintenance contracts are part of what we do, with visits at the interval your system and the manufacturer need. Each visit is written up, with F-Gas records where refrigerant work is involved.
Why use an F-Gas certified company?
The law says any company working on equipment containing F gas has to be certified, and each engineer needs the right qualifications too. It means the refrigerant in your system is handled legally.
Different systems, different jobs
Heat loss surveys
We look at walls, windows, floors, roofs and ventilation along with the room sizes.
Outdoor unit position and planning
Where the outdoor unit goes depends on airflow, access and the route into the house. We also consider neighbours and noise, as MCS 020(a) includes a noise check.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Under the GB F-gas rules, responsibility for leak checks is shared between whoever operates the equipment and the engineers who work on it. Where a building is let or managed, the lease or contract should make clear who looks after the system and we are happy to deal with whoever it is.
Portfolio owners often want one contractor and one number. Our area covers Greater London and the South East, so a run of properties can go into one programme and kept to a regular schedule.
Looking after your system
Once we have finished, these simple steps help:
- Keep to regular servicing
- Keep the outdoor unit clear all year
- Leave indoor units unobstructed
If you were eligible for a grant, we handle the application and keep you updated, as the installer applies for it.
Leave space around the outdoor unit. It needs good airflow to collect heat from outside so keep it unobstructed.
The process
The work area is kept tidy throughout, with sheets down and mess cleared as we go. If we need to drill through a wall, we agree the spot with you first. The visit takes a few days on site, depending on the cylinder, the radiators and the pipework involved. If your building in Gipsy Hill has a managing agent, a concierge or sign-in rules, mention them when you book.
- You tell us about the home and what you want from a heat pump.
- We survey for heat loss and look at radiators, cylinder space and outdoor unit options.
- You get our view on the right type for the house, and on whether the Boiler Upgrade Scheme applies.
- The system is installed and connected to the controls.
- The job ends with commissioning, the MCS certificate and a walk through the controls.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any previous service or F-Gas records
- Move furniture away from the wall where we’ll be working
- Arrange for someone to be there to let us in
Getting a quote
Photos are enough for some jobs; others need a visit first. Bigger systems, commercial sites and awkward pipe routes are normally surveyed on site. Either way, the quote is fixed before anything goes ahead.
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Air source heat pumps in Gipsy Hill: the local picture
The 2021 Census found about 63% of households live in flats. In flats, space for an outdoor unit and a cylinder can be limited, and the lease and freeholder come into it, so air-to-air is sometimes the better fit. For a London home, the outdoor unit position and the MCS noise check need careful planning.
Historic houses such as Kingswood House, about 0.5 miles north, are a reminder that listed homes need consent before a heat pump goes in. If you live near Gipsy Hill station, the survey compares air-to-water and air-to-air for your home before anything is quoted.
Gipsy Hill is about 3 miles south-east of Stockwell, in Greater London. Wherever you are in the SE19 postcode area, we can help with air source heat pumps. Count every place we list in Greater London and you reach 764, with Gipsy Hill on the list.
Not far from Gipsy Hill, a recent job of ours was on Church Road, Crystal Palace (SE19), about 1 mile east: installing three LG cassette units in the main bar and dining area and a wall-mounted unit in the kitchen.
Here we cover the SE19, SE27 and SE21 postcode area. You’ll find streets such as Dover Road, Gipsy Road and Berry Lane, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Gipsy Hill, we cover Upper Norwood (1 mile south-west), Norwood New Town (1 mile south-west), West Norwood (1 mile north-west), Crystal Palace (1 mile east) and West Dulwich (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles north), City of Westminster (7 miles north-west), Marylebone (7 miles north) and Kensington (7 miles north-west).
What’s near Gipsy Hill
We fit and service air conditioning in homes and premises around Gipsy Hill Tavern, Hillcrest and Virgo Fidelis Convent Senior School, among other places. Gipsy Hill has its own railway station: Gipsy Hill station. A little further out are Whitgift Centre (3.3 miles south) and St Christopher's Hospice (1.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Knight's Hill and Dulwich Upper Wood.
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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