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Heat pump installation in North Finchley, Greater London
Air source heat pumps for North Finchley and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed-price quote, the work and written records. Call for a fixed-price quote.
- Choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air
- Finding a place for the outdoor unit
- Wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating
Homes in North Finchley and heat pumps
The 2021 Census found about 58% of households live in flats. 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.
If your home is listed, like Heath Hall about 2.9 miles south, listed building consent comes before any heat pump work.
North Finchley is about 1 mile north of Finchley, in Greater London. Wherever you are in the N12 postcode area, we can help with air source heat pumps. Our list for Greater London has 764 entries, and North Finchley is one. The nearest of our city pages is London, around 9 miles from North Finchley.
Not far from North Finchley, a recent job of ours was on East Hill, Wandsworth (SW18), about 11 miles south: installing a Daikin wall-mounted unit in the open-plan living area.
High Road, Lodge Lane and Percy Road and the roads off them are all inside our area. Getting to North Finchley is easy by the A1000. Places around North Finchley that are also on our list: Woodside Park (1 mile west), Oakleigh Park (1 mile north), Whetstone (1 mile north), Friern Barnet (1 mile east) and Finchley (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (9 miles south-east), City of Westminster (7 miles south), Marylebone (7 miles south) and Kensington (8 miles south).
Landmarks near North Finchley
We fit and service air conditioning in homes and premises around Friary Park, Woodhouse College and The Bohemia pub, among other places. Other local landmarks include Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (0.5 miles west) and St Michael's Catholic Grammar School (within half a mile south-west). The closest station to North Finchley is New Southgate station, about 1.4 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Finchley Memorial Hospital (0.8 miles south) and Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (0.5 miles west). For a walk, there’s Darland's Lake and Glebelands Local Nature Reserve.
Air source heat pumps in North Finchley, done properly
Until 31 March 2027, a heat pump installed in residential accommodation carries 0% VAT, with 5% from 1 April 2027. This is HMRC’s energy-saving materials relief, which applies to homes rather than businesses. For air-to-air systems, we confirm the VAT on your quote. Please treat this as general information rather than tax advice. If you’re dealing with checking whether planning permission is needed and finding a place for the outdoor unit, we can help.
In a London area like North Finchley, many homes are flats or terraces with little outside space, and that decides which kind of heat pump works. An air-to-water system needs space outside and usually a hot water cylinder inside, while an air-to-air system needs less space.
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. That also helps where the warranty terms ask for regular servicing.
- Location
- North Finchley (N12, N20, N11)
- Region
- Greater London
- Credentials
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Prices
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Pricing
- A fixed price before we start
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
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Why it’s worth doing now in North Finchley
For eligible off-gas homes on oil or LPG, an extra £1,500 is on offer until March 2027. If that applies to you, it’s worth asking about sooner rather than later. In a London building, getting the freeholder’s or agent’s agreement can take a while, so it’s worth starting early.
Several rooms, units or sites on one quote can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every unit or room you need covered, and you’ll get one fixed price.
What you get with us
- A reply the same working day
- Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, Fujitsu, Panasonic, Toshiba and more
- Electrical work covered by our NICEIC approval
- MCS certified for heat pumps
Take a look at what air conditioning costs and our accreditations and certificates.
Your questions about air source heat pumps in North Finchley
Can I fit a heat pump in North Finchley without planning permission?
It comes down to the building and the spot chosen for the outdoor unit. The half-mile around the middle of North Finchley holds about 10 listed buildings and structures. A heat pump on a house can be permitted development if it meets the conditions, including the MCS noise check, but not within the grounds of a listed building, and in a conservation area the outdoor unit can’t face a road. Where needed, we check with the planning department at Barnet council, usually the authority for North Finchley.
Do I need permission to put air conditioning in my flat in North Finchley?
Often, yes, but the lease and the freeholder typically 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 long will it take to install a heat pump?
Expect it to take several days for an air-to-water system with a new cylinder, less for an air-to-air system. The cylinder, the radiators and the pipework make the biggest difference and the timing is set out with your quote.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. From one rented home to commercial buildings, we work the same way: survey or diagnosis, a fixed price and proper paperwork.
Do you work on systems someone else installed?
Yes. We start with a proper look and tell you honestly what we find, including anything about the original installation that needs putting right. Any work is priced before it goes ahead.
Are my radiators big enough for a heat pump?
We find out during the survey. Where a radiator is already large enough, it stays and any changes are in the quote.
Why use an F-Gas certified company?
For refrigerant work, both the engineer and the company need the right F-gas credentials. It’s worth checking before you book and we’ll gladly show you ours.
The process
Our engineers 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 several days for an air-to-water system with a new cylinder, less for an air-to-air system. A note on parking and access helps us plan a visit to North Finchley.
- It begins with your house and the heating it relies on now.
- We measure heat loss for every room.
- We design the system, check the radiators and cylinder and look at the outdoor unit position.
- A fixed-price quote explains the cost, the grant position and the VAT.
- Then it’s fitted, commissioned and registered with MCS.
Before we arrive
- Give us access to the outside wall, roof or yard where the outdoor unit sits
- Find the manual or the paperwork for the system, if you have it
- Keep pets and children away from the work area
How to get a quote
VAT is set out clearly on every quote, with the rate that applies to your job. VAT can differ between homes and businesses and between kinds of work, so we confirm it on the quote. For a fixed-price quote, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Owner checks or an engineer?
Owner care supports servicing; it doesn’t replace it. Simple care keeps the air moving through the system, but the inside of the units, the refrigerant and the electrics still need a qualified engineer.
Owners can handle the everyday basics: keep the outdoor unit clear of leaves, plants and clutter, check the settings and the remote, and follow the cleaning the manual describes. Opening up the units, the electrics and the refrigerant circuit are a job for us.
Signs you need air source heat pumps in North Finchley
Extensions, renovations and loft conversions are a natural time to rethink the heating. Pipework, radiators and space for a cylinder are easier to plan while work is going on.
Common reasons people call us include:
- Checking whether planning permission is needed
- Questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
- Comparing heat pump types
Older homes near St. Barnabas Church may need extra checks for planning and heat loss before a heat pump is designed.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the price is fixed or an estimate
- Who does the electrical work, and whether they can certify it
- Whether the company is F-Gas certified, and whether you can check it
From one of our customers
“Excellent service from start to finish. Two wall-mounted units installed in our home. Clean, tidy work: they protected all the floors and left no mess. The systems work brilliantly. Would highly recommend.”
Sarah M., East Grinstead