Greater London · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Millbank, Greater London
MCS certified installation of air source heat pumps for heating and hot water, with the boiler upgrade scheme grant applied for, in Millbank and nearby. Ask us for a fixed-price quote; we reply the same working day.
- Deciding which kind of heat pump suits the home
- Plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump
- Checking eligibility for a heat pump grant
What air conditioning won’t do
To be straight with you, there are a few things this work will not fix:
- A grant for a home that doesn’t meet the scheme rules
- Any gas work on the existing boiler
- Draught-proofing and insulation upgrades
If you’re not sure, just phone 07833 053749 or use the quote form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Radiator systems
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Hot water cylinders
- Underfloor heating
About our air source heat pumps in Millbank
Air-to-air heat pumps can qualify for a £2,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, but only in some cases. The system must replace the existing fossil-fuel heating and meet the home’s full heating demand, it must be installed by an MCS certified installer, and it must be in a home, so an add-on next to a boiler is not eligible. We are often asked to deal with working out whether radiators need upsizing and planning and permitted development questions, on air-to-water heat pumps, underfloor heating and air-to-air heat pumps.
Homes in Millbank are often flats and terraces, where outside space is limited, and that decides which kind of heat pump works. Air-to-water needs room for the outdoor unit and normally a cylinder, while an air-to-air system needs less space.
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, as a manufacturer or a future engineer may ask to see them.
- Location
- Millbank (SW1P, W1J, SW1V)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- A fixed-price quote up front
- Price guide
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Accreditations
- NICEIC and F-Gas, MCS
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Air source heat pumps in Millbank: the local picture
About 47% of homes in Millbank and the neighbourhoods around it were built before 1919, according to VOA council tax data, and about 94% of households live in flats, according to Census 2021 figures. In older homes, the heat loss calculation is especially important, as solid walls and draughts change the size of heat pump needed. Flats are often harder for air-to-water systems, so we look at whether air-to-air suits better. London homes can be short of space for an outdoor unit and cylinder, which affects the choice of heat pump.
Period properties close to Christ Church can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first. If your home is listed, like Clarence House about 0.4 miles north-west, listed building consent comes before any heat pump work.
Millbank is about 1 mile south-east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. From the centre of Millbank to the outskirts, we cover air source heat pumps, from a single room to a whole building. We cover 764 places across Greater London, from busy centres to quieter spots.
Not far from Millbank, a recent job of ours was on East Hill, Wandsworth (SW18), about 4 miles south-west: installing a Daikin wall-mounted unit in the open-plan living area.
If your postcode is in SW1P, W1J and SW1V, you’re inside the area we cover. Streets in the area include Eaton Lane, Wilton Road and Castle Lane, all of which are in our area. Places around Millbank that are also on our list: Westminster (1 mile north), Victoria (1 mile south-west), Pimlico (1 mile south), Vauxhall (1 mile south-east) and Lambeth (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Kensington (3 miles west), Shoreditch (3 miles north-east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east) and Hoxton (3 miles north-east).
Around Millbank
Around Millbank, our work takes us to homes and businesses near Blewcoat School, St Matthew's School and London Library. Other local landmarks include St James's Park (within half a mile north) and Grafton Arms (under half a mile south). The closest station to Millbank is London Victoria station, about 0.6 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Westminster Hospital (under half a mile east) and Kingly Court (0.9 miles north). For a walk, there’s St. James's Park Lake and Ludgate Hill.
Millbank: your questions answered
Do I need permission to put air conditioning in my flat in Millbank?
Normally, yes, though leaseholders normally need the freeholder’s agreement. 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.
Does the Boiler Upgrade Scheme cover homes in Millbank?
Millbank is covered, as the scheme runs across England and Wales. Whether your home qualifies, and for how much, depends on the type of heat pump and the heating it replaces. We hold MCS certification, so the application is ours to make for you.
How long does a heat pump installation take?
A typical installation takes a few days on site, depending on the cylinder, the radiators and the pipework involved. We plan the work so you are without heating for as little time as possible and agreed before work begins.
How do you keep the place clean during the work?
We put dust sheets over floors and furniture near the work first, and we tidy up as we go. Before we leave, we clear up and run through the work with you.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, 24/7. When you call, tell us the make, what’s happening and any error code, and we will advise on what to do next.
Do you work on systems someone else installed?
Yes. Systems fitted by other companies are fine from all the leading brands. Send us the make and model, and any records you have.
Which accreditations do you hold?
We hold F-Gas company certification, which the law requires for any business working on refrigerant. NICEIC approval, MCS certification for heat pumps and Checkatrade membership sit alongside it.
Why it’s worth doing now in Millbank
A heat pump sized without a proper heat loss survey can struggle in cold weather or run inefficiently. A room-by-room survey gets it right first time. Planning ahead in Millbank means you choose the date, not the weather.
Several rooms, units or sites on one quote can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every unit or room you need covered and we will price it together.
Why book with us
- NICEIC approved electrical contractors
- Fixed-price quotes after a survey or pictures
- A reply the same working day
- Checkatrade member
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What we do, step by step
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 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 Millbank.
- Step one is understanding the house, how it’s heated today and what you’d like to change.
- We survey the home room by room for heat loss, and check the emitters, hot water and outdoor unit position.
- You get a fixed-price quote, with any grant you are eligible for and the VAT explained.
- Installation covers the outdoor unit, the indoor connections and the controls.
- Once it’s running correctly, the MCS certificate is issued and we show you the settings.
Before we arrive
- Mention any managing agent or landlord rules we need to follow
- Unlock any gate, garage or side passage we need
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, high walls or locked plant areas
Getting a quote
Some jobs can be priced from photos, while others need a survey. Multi-room systems, commercial buildings and anything with a long or hidden pipe route are normally surveyed first. Either way, the quote is fixed before anything goes ahead.
Advice
What affects the quote in Millbank
Every job gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- The number of rooms, units or zones
- The electrical supply and whether a new circuit is needed
- The type of system, from a single split to a larger system
The pipe route, the height of the units and how we reach them can all change the price. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before any work starts.
What to send for a quote
You don’t need the technical terms. It helps if you can send:
- Any error code or flashing light on the display
- Where the outdoor unit is, or where you’d like it
- Wide pictures of the room or the existing unit
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: the inside and outside of the property where the work is, plus the rating plate of any unit already there. Tell us the address and what you need, and simple jobs can often be priced without a visit.
What a customer said
“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