Greater London · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in Gospel Oak
One call covers MCS certified installation of air source heat pumps for heating and hot water, with the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant applied for in Gospel Oak, from the first look to sign-off. F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved and Checkatrade members.
- Deciding on the outdoor unit position
- A boiler that’s getting old
- Questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
How we handle air source heat pumps in Gospel Oak
We begin with a room-by-room heat loss survey. It shows how much heat each room needs on a cold day, so the heat pump and the radiators or indoor units can be sized properly. Sizing by rule of thumb isn’t good enough. If the problem is deciding on the outdoor unit position and radiators that may be too small for a heat pump, we can help.
For flats in Gospel Oak, 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.
Warranty on the equipment is the manufacturer’s own, on the manufacturer’s terms, and we explain those terms on your quote. Terms differ from brand to brand, so we go through them with you rather than leave you to find the small print.
- Where
- Gospel Oak (NW5, NW3, NW1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Certified
- NICEIC and F-Gas, MCS
- Quotes
- A fixed price before work begins
- Costs
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Keeping the system healthy
Here’s the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Know the servicing conditions in your warranty
- Keep the outdoor unit clear all year
- Keep radiators clear
If you were eligible for a grant, we handle the application and keep you updated, as the installer applies for it.
Have the system serviced regularly. Check the manufacturer’s terms, as they may include servicing conditions.
Nearby places to Gospel Oak
Other services in Gospel Oak
What air source heat pumps cannot fix
We’ll always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what air source heat pumps won’t do:
- Disconnecting or servicing a gas boiler
- Getting planning permission or listed building consent on your behalf
- Tax advice on your own circumstances
If you’re not sure, just call us on 07833 053749 or send an email and we will give you a straight answer.
Parts of the system we cover
- Underfloor heating
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Radiator systems
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Hot water cylinders
The process
Our engineers bring the tools, gauges and access equipment the job needs. All we ask is clear access to the units, or to where they’ll go, and to the consumer unit. The visit takes a few days on site, depending on the cylinder, the radiators and the pipework involved. The more we can see beforehand, the smoother the visit to Gospel Oak will be.
- It begins with your house and the heating it relies on now.
- Every room’s heat loss is worked out on site.
- From those figures we size the heat pump and decide on radiators, cylinder and outdoor position.
- You get a fixed price, with any grant and the VAT set out.
- We install, commission and register the system under MCS.
Before we arrive
- Clear access to the fuse board
- Mention any roof access, ladders or high-level work
- Move furniture away from the wall where we will be working
Getting a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: the address and the type of property, a few pictures, the make and model of any existing system and anything you’ve noticed, such as an error code or a noise. Then ring us on 07833 053749.
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Homes in Gospel Oak and heat pumps
The Valuation Office Agency’s council tax figures put about 48% of homes in Gospel Oak and the neighbourhoods around it before 1919, and about 81% of households live in flats, according to the 2021 Census. In older homes, the heat loss calculation is especially important, as solid walls and draughts change the size of heat pump needed. A flat may have no room for a hot water cylinder, and the freeholder typically 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.
Homeowners near Gospel Oak station often ask whether a heat pump can take over from the boiler, and the heat loss survey answers that. Period properties close to Highgate Road Chapel can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first.
Gospel Oak is about 1 mile east of Hampstead, in Greater London. Whatever kind of property you have in Gospel Oak, we can help with air source heat pumps. We reply to enquiries the same working day and our emergency line runs 24/7. Our Greater London coverage runs to 764 places, and Gospel Oak is one of them.
Our nearest recent job to Gospel Oak was on East Hill, Wandsworth (SW18), about 7 miles south: installing a Daikin wall-mounted unit in the open-plan living area.
From Rona Road, Dale Road and Regis Road to the smaller roads in between, the whole area is covered. All of NW5, NW3 and NW1 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close to Gospel Oak, our area also takes in Lissenden Gardens (1 mile north), Dartmouth Park (1 mile north-east), Kentish Town (1 mile south), Tufnell Park (1 mile east) and Chalk Farm (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles south-east), City of Westminster (3 miles south), Kensington (4 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (4 miles south-east).
What’s near Gospel Oak
Typical jobs here are in properties near Vaughan Williams Memorial Library, St. Mary's Town and Country School and Bull and Gate pub and the streets around them. You will also find Parliament Hill (0.7 miles north-west) and Parliament Hill School (less than half a mile north). There’s a railway station in Gospel Oak itself: Gospel Oak station. Well-known places in the area include Royal Northern Hospital (1.2 miles north-east) and O2 Centre (1.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Belsize Wood and The Long Water.
Owner checks or an engineer?
Before you call us about a fault, a few checks can save a visit: is the system in the right mode, is the set temperature sensible, are the remote’s batteries working and has the breaker tripped. If a breaker trips again after you reset it, leave it off and ring 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form.
On air conditioning, the filters in the indoor unit are typically the one part owners can clean where the manufacturer’s manual explains how. They come out, get a gentle clean and go back only when they’re dry. For a heat pump, the main owner jobs are a clear outdoor unit and sensible control settings.
Common questions in Gospel Oak
Is planning permission needed for a heat pump in Gospel Oak?
That depends on the building and where the outdoor unit goes. The Dartmouth Park Conservation Area is close to the centre of Gospel Oak. 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 Camden council, which is usually the planning authority for Gospel Oak.
Can you fit air conditioning in a London flat in Gospel Oak?
Often, yes, but the lease and the freeholder typically have a say. 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.
Which brands do you work with?
We install and work on the leading makes, including Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, Fujitsu, Panasonic, Toshiba, LG, Samsung, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Hitachi. Tell us the make and model and we’ll take it from there.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7 for breakdowns that cannot wait. Ring 07833 053749 any time and explain the problem.
What accreditations do you have?
As the law requires for refrigerant work, we are an F-Gas certified company. NICEIC approval, MCS certification for heat pumps and Checkatrade membership sit alongside it.
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.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. We offer maintenance contracts, with visits at the interval your system and the manufacturer need. Every visit is recorded and F-Gas records kept where they apply.
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