Greater London · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in Old Oak Common
Expert air source heat pumps for Old Oak Common: diagnosis first, then a fixed-price quote, the work and written records. Call for a fixed-price quote.
- A boiler that’s getting old
- Questions about listed buildings or conservation areas
- Replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump
About our air source heat pumps in Old Oak Common
Air-to-air heat pumps can qualify for a £2,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, but only in some cases. It has to replace the fossil-fuel heating, cover the whole heating demand, be fitted by an MCS certified installer and be in a home, so an add-on next to a boiler is not eligible. Common call-outs are for an oil, LPG or gas boiler near the end of its life and working out whether radiators need upsizing, on homes heated by oil, LPG or gas, hot water cylinders and air-to-air heat pumps.
Terraced houses in a London area like Old Oak Common can suit a heat pump well, as long as there’s a sensible spot for the outdoor unit and its noise is checked against the MCS planning standard.
Warranty periods vary by brand and by product. Daikin, for example, gives a standard 2 years on split air conditioning, with longer extensions only on its air-to-water heat pumps. Whatever the brand, the manufacturer’s terms are explained on your quote.
- Place
- Old Oak Common (NW10, W3, NW26)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Guide price
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Certified
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
How it works
Testing is the last part of the visit wherever the system can be switched on. Then we show you what we’ve done and answer any questions, and anything that needs attention later is pointed out. The visit takes from a couple of days to around a week, depending on the system and how much of the heating changes. Some blocks in Old Oak Common need contractor details in advance, so tell us what your building needs.
- First we find out about the property, the heating you have now and what you’re hoping for.
- A heat loss survey works out how much heat each room needs, and we look at the radiators, the cylinder space and where the outdoor unit could go.
- You get a fixed-price quote, with any grant you’re eligible for and the VAT explained.
- We fit the outdoor unit and connect it to the heating, hot water and controls.
- Commissioning, MCS certification and a handover of the controls finish the job.
How to prepare
- Clear a path to the units and the space around them
- Arrange for someone to be there to let us in
- Give us access to the outside wall, roof or yard where the outdoor unit sits
How to get a quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from a site survey or, where the job is straightforward, from pictures and measurements. After that, we send a fixed price so you know the cost before we begin.
Advice
Towns and villages near Old Oak Common
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When something else is needed
To be straight with you, some problems need a different answer:
- Getting planning permission or listed building consent on your behalf
- Promising eligibility for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
- Improving the building’s insulation
Not sure which it is? You can ring us on 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on in Old Oak Common
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Radiator systems
- Underfloor heating
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Hot water cylinders
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
What a heat pump looks like in Old Oak Common
Valuation Office Agency council tax records show about 42% of homes in and around Old Oak Common were built in 2000 or later, and the 2021 Census found about 67% of households live in flats. Newer homes normally lose less heat, which tends to suit a heat pump well. For flats, the first questions are where an outdoor unit could go, whether a cylinder fits and what the lease allows. For a London home, the outdoor unit position and the MCS noise check need careful planning.
Period properties close to Church of Eritrean Orthodox Brent can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first.
Old Oak Common is about 1 mile south of Harlesden, in Greater London. If you need air source heat pumps in Old Oak Common, it’s easy to get a fixed-price quote: please ring 07833 053749 or use the quote form. Our area covers London and the South East, including Old Oak Common. Our Greater London coverage runs to 764 places, and Old Oak Common is one of them. For properties nearby, see our London page, about 7 miles away.
Our nearest recent job to Old Oak Common was on Richmond Hill, Richmond (TW10), about 5 miles south-west: installing a Mitsubishi Electric Zubadan multi-split system serving four bedrooms, the study and the living room: six indoor units in total.
From Atlas Road, Tubbs Road and Waldo Road to the smaller roads in between, the whole area is covered. Our working area takes in NW10, W3 and NW26, every street of it. Places around Old Oak Common that are also on our list: College Park (1 mile north-east), Harlesden (1 mile north), Kensal Green (1 mile east), Park Royal (1 mile west) and North Kensington (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles east), City of Westminster (4 miles east), Marylebone (4 miles east) and Kensington (3 miles south-east).
Around Old Oak Common
Around Old Oak Common, our work takes us to homes and businesses near Green Man Public House, Library for Iranian Studies and Star Chamber Academy, among other places. Also close by are Little Wormwood Scrubs (0.8 miles east) and St Claudine's Catholic School for Girls (0.8 miles north). Old Oak Common has its own railway station: Willesden Junction station. Well-known places in the area include Westfield London (1.7 miles south-east) and Hammersmith Hospital (0.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Old Oak Common includes Hanger Hill Wood and Campden Hill.
Common questions in Old Oak Common
Can I have air conditioning in a flat in Old Oak Common?
In many cases, yes, once the lease and the building’s rules are checked. 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.
Can I fit a heat pump in Old Oak Common without planning permission?
The answer turns on the property and where the outdoor unit would sit. The centre of Old Oak Common is in a conservation area. 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 local planning authority (for Old Oak Common, typically Brent council).
What accreditations do you have?
F-Gas company certification, NICEIC approval for electrical work and MCS certification for heat pumps, and we’re Checkatrade members. Our engineers also hold the individual F-gas qualifications needed to work on refrigerant.
How does the warranty work?
It’s the manufacturer’s, and the terms are theirs. Some brands make regular servicing a condition, so keep your service records.
Does the grant cover air-to-air heat pumps?
The scheme offers £2,500 for air-to-air, but the conditions are strict. It will not apply if the system is an add-on next to a boiler as it has to meet the full heating demand.
Do you cover Old Oak Common?
Yes. Our engineers work in Old Oak Common, within the South East and London area we cover. We are based in East Grinstead, West Sussex.
Will I get records for the system?
Yes, always. New installations come with commissioning details, F-Gas records and warranty information, while repairs and services get a written note of what was found and done.
Do you need air source heat pumps in Old Oak Common?
Many people look at heat pumps when an oil, LPG or gas boiler is getting old. Planning the change before the boiler fails gives you time to survey, design and apply for any grant instead of making a rushed decision when the heating stops.
If any of these sounds familiar, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Deciding which kind of heat pump suits the home
- An oil, LPG or gas boiler near the end of its life
- Planning and permitted development questions
Historic houses such as Kelmscott House, about 2.5 miles south, are a reminder that listed homes need consent before a heat pump goes in.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the electrical work is done by a registered contractor, such as NICEIC approved
- Whose warranty applies, and on what terms
- How VAT is shown, and which rate applies
Leave it or put it right?
Permitted development rules can change, and conditions vary between properties. We look at the planning position early, so there are no surprises covering listed buildings, conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. Planning ahead in Old Oak Common means you choose the date, not the weather.
Height, access and the distance between the indoor and outdoor units all affect the cost. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before work begins.
Why book with us
- MCS certified heat pump installers
- Electrical work covered by our NICEIC approval
- 24/7 emergency line for breakdowns
- Enquiries answered the same working day
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