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Air Source Heat Pumps in North Greenwich
Air source heat pumps, for North Greenwich and the surrounding area. Call for a fixed-price quote, and we will reply the same working day.
- Planning and permitted development questions
- Finding a place for the outdoor unit
- Plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump
How it works
Anything involving refrigerant is handled by F-Gas qualified engineers, as the law requires, while the electrical side is covered by our NICEIC approval. So on the day, you don’t need a separate electrician for the electrical side. The work takes a few days on site, depending on the cylinder, the radiators and the pipework involved. In a London area like North Greenwich, parking and access are worth sorting out before the day.
- You tell us about the home and what you want from a heat pump.
- The survey checks heat loss, emitters, hot water and the outdoor unit position.
- We explain which type of heat pump suits the home and whether a grant could apply.
- Installation follows on the agreed dates.
- The job ends with commissioning, the MCS certificate and a walk through the controls.
How to prepare
- Clear access to the fuse board
- 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
Ask for a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: the address and the type of property, pictures of the rooms or units, the brand and model of anything already fitted and any symptoms, from error codes to drips. Once you have those, call 07833 053749 or drop us a line.
Advice
Air source heat pumps in North Greenwich, done properly
An air-to-water heat pump costs £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant. In England and Wales, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers a £7,500 grant towards an eligible air-to-water installation, and as the installer we apply for it on your behalf. Not every home qualifies, so we check eligibility before you commit. We are often asked to deal with deciding which kind of heat pump suits the home and checking emitters for a heat pump, on radiator systems, air-to-water heat pumps and homes heated by oil, LPG or gas.
For flats in North Greenwich, the lease, the freeholder and the rules for flats all come into it. Permitted development limits are different for flats, so we check the position before we design.
Refrigerant work is written up in the F-Gas records: the work carried out, the refrigerant involved and the quantities. File them with the system’s paperwork, ready for the next service or a warranty query.
- Where
- North Greenwich (E14, SE8, SE10)
- Region
- Greater London
- Enquiries
- We reply the same working day
- Certified
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- Price guide
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
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Common problems we fix in North Greenwich
People also ask about air-to-air heat pumps because they heat and cool. They heat rooms through wall, floor or ceiling units, and can cool them when it’s hot. The grant only applies in some cases, so we check first.
Look out for any of the following:
- Checking emitters for a heat pump
- Choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air
- Deciding on the outdoor unit position
Period properties close to Church of St Nicholas can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first.
What your quote should include
- Whether extra work needs your approval first
- What the manufacturer’s warranty covers and for how long
- The make and model of any parts or equipment being quoted
What a heat pump looks like in North Greenwich
About 52% of homes across North Greenwich and its surrounding area have been built since 2000, according to Valuation Office Agency council tax records, and about 87% of households live in flats, according to Census 2021 figures. Newer homes typically lose less heat, which tends to suit a heat pump well. A flat may have no room for a hot water cylinder, and the freeholder usually 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.
With Queen's House about 0.8 miles south-east, it’s worth asking whether your own home is listed before planning a heat pump.
North Greenwich is about 1 mile north-west of Greenwich, in Greater London. From the centre of North Greenwich to the outskirts, our engineers cover air source heat pumps, from a single room to a whole building. Our area takes in 764 places across Greater London.
The closest recent job we can point to from North Greenwich was on Greenwich High Road, Greenwich (SE10), about 1 mile south-east: installing a Mitsubishi Electric wall-mounted unit in the retail area and a second unit in the stockroom and office.
Our working area takes in E14, SE8 and SE10. You’ll find streets such as Creek Road, Wynan Road and Undine Road, each of them within reach. Close to North Greenwich, our area also takes in Isle of Dogs (1 mile south-east), Millwall (1 mile west), Cubitt Town (1 mile north-east), Deptford (1 mile south-west) and Greenwich (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (3 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west) and Kensington (8 miles west).
Local landmarks in North Greenwich
Locally, jobs take us to houses, flats and workplaces close to Laban Centre, Canary Wharf College 3 and St. Paul's, among other places. Also close by are Mudchute Park and Farm (under half a mile north-east) and The Ferry House Public House (within half a mile south-east). For rail, the closest station is Greenwich station, roughly 0.8 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Old Royal Naval College (0.7 miles south-east) and Greenwich Castle (1.1 miles south-east). Not far away are Sue Godfrey Nature Park and Tower Hill.
North Greenwich: your questions answered
Will a heat pump in North Greenwich need planning permission?
That depends on the building and where the outdoor unit goes. The Chapel House Conservation Area takes in the middle of North Greenwich. 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 Tower Hamlets council, usually the authority for North Greenwich.
Is the heat pump grant available in North Greenwich?
North Greenwich is in England, where the Boiler Upgrade Scheme runs. It gives £7,500 towards an air-to-water or ground source heat pump, or £2,500 towards an air-to-air heat pump that replaces the fossil-fuel heating and meets the whole home’s heating need. As an MCS certified installer, we apply for it on your behalf.
Is North Greenwich in your area?
Yes. We cover North Greenwich and the rest of Greater London, as part of our area across London and the South East. To book, ring 07833 053749 or write to us at info@aircondoctor.co.uk.
Do you work on commercial properties?
Yes. We work for homeowners, landlords, letting and managing agents, and businesses of every size across London and the South East. Tell us who should receive the paperwork.
How long will it take to install a heat pump?
It takes anything from a couple of days for air-to-air to the best part of a week for air-to-water with radiator changes. How much of the heating changes decides most of the time and the timing is set out with your quote.
How much does an air source heat pump cost?
£8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes) for air-to-water, before the grant. Your price depends on the survey, the emitters and the hot water and the quote is fixed.
How do you keep the place clean during the work?
We put dust sheets over floors and furniture near the work first, and the area is kept tidy throughout. Before we leave, we clear up and run through the work with you.
Looking after your system
Every system needs looking after, and most of it is easy. A few tips:
- Leave indoor units unobstructed
- Keep up with insulation and draught-proofing
- Diary the next service
Should you have questions after the install, ring us on 07833 053749 and we will look into it. Annual servicing helps keep the system working well.
Have the system serviced regularly. Check the manufacturer’s terms, as they may include servicing conditions.
What air conditioning won’t do
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- Getting planning permission or listed building consent on your behalf
- Formal advice on VAT for your situation
- Grants for hybrid systems or replacements of low-carbon systems
If you’re not sure, just call us on 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer.
Where we work
- Radiator systems
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Hot water cylinders
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Underfloor heating
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