Greater London · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Pimlico, Greater London
We cover Pimlico for MCS certified installation of air source heat pumps for heating and hot water, with the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant applied for. A look at the job first, a fixed-price quote and written records at the end.
- Planning and permitted development questions
- Wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating
- An oil, LPG or gas boiler near the end of its life
Signs you need air source heat pumps in Pimlico
Some people want to move away from burning fossil fuels at home. With a heat pump, the heat comes from the air outside and the system runs on electricity, which is why it fits that aim.
What we’re most often called about:
- Checking eligibility for a heat pump grant
- No space for a hot water cylinder
- Moving away from fossil-fuel heating
Historic houses such as Buckingham Palace, about 0.9 miles north, are a reminder that listed homes need consent before a heat pump goes in.
Before you book anyone
- Whether they looked at the job before pricing it
- Whether testing, commissioning and paperwork are included
- What records you get at the end
Air source heat pumps in Pimlico
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; adding it alongside a boiler doesn’t qualify. The work covers homes heated by oil, LPG or gas, air-to-water heat pumps and air-to-air heat pumps, and the jobs we see most are checking eligibility for a heat pump grant and choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air.
Terraced houses in a London area like Pimlico 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 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, and we’re happy to talk you through them.
- Where
- Pimlico (SW1P, SW1V, SW1W)
- Region
- Greater London
- Costs
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Approvals
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Quote
- Fixed after a survey or photos
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Why it’s worth doing now in Pimlico
The 0% VAT rate on heat pumps in homes runs until 31 March 2027, then 5% applies. If you are thinking about a heat pump, that date is worth knowing alongside your own plans for the property. Allow time for any approvals your building in Pimlico needs.
Homes, offices, shops and public buildings are all priced the same way: what’s needed, how we reach it, the parts and the labour. Call for a fixed-price quote and we will explain each part.
Why book with us
- Covering London and the South East
- 24/7 emergency line for breakdowns
- NICEIC approved electrical contractors
- MCS certified for heat pumps
Take a look at our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
What else we do in Pimlico
What a heat pump looks like in Pimlico
Valuation Office Agency council tax records show about 42% of homes in Pimlico and the neighbourhoods around it were built in 2000 or later, and the 2021 Census found about 94% of households live in flats. Better insulated, newer homes are often a good match for a heat pump. A flat may have no room for a hot water cylinder, and the freeholder normally has a say on the outdoor unit, which can tip the choice towards air-to-air. London homes can be short of space for an outdoor unit and cylinder, which affects the choice of heat pump.
Homeowners near London Victoria station often ask whether a heat pump can take over from the boiler, and the heat loss survey answers that.
Pimlico is about 1 mile east of Brompton, in Greater London. Anywhere in SW1P, we cover air source heat pumps. Across Greater London, we cover 764 places, Pimlico among them.
Our nearest recent job to Pimlico was on East Hill, Wandsworth (SW18), about 3 miles south-west: installing a Daikin wall-mounted unit in the open-plan living area.
With the A202 and A3212 close by, Pimlico is easy for our engineers to reach for visits of every kind. Ponton Road, Wilton Road and Ebury Square and the roads off them are all inside our area. Close by, we work in Victoria (1 mile north-west), Nine Elms (1 mile south-west), Westminster (1 mile north), Millbank (1 mile north) and Vauxhall (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Kensington (3 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles north), Shoreditch (4 miles north-east) and Walthamstow (8 miles north-east).
Around Pimlico
Locally, jobs take us to houses, flats and workplaces close to Lambeth Palace Library, Grosvenor School of Modern Art and Pimlico Gardens. You will also find Denbigh Arms (under half a mile north-west) and Pimlico Academy (under half a mile south-east). The nearest railway station is London Victoria station, about 0.5 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Baynard's Castle (2.3 miles north-east) and Harrods (1.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bellenden Road Nature Garden and Ludgate Hill.
What the work involves, system by system
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme covers England and Wales: £7,500 for air-to-water (and ground source), and £2,500 for air-to-air with strict conditions. The installer applies.
Radiators and underfloor heating
Underfloor heating works well with heat pumps because it uses lower temperatures, and we can connect to it where it’s already in.
What happens on the day
Our engineers bring the tools, gauges and access equipment the job needs. You only need to give us clear access to the units, or their planned positions, and to the fuse board. On site, the work 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. Parking bays, permits and roof or balcony access are the first things we ask about in Pimlico.
- First we find out about the property, the heating you have now and what you’re hoping for.
- We survey the home room by room for heat loss, and check the emitters, hot water and outdoor unit position.
- We send a fixed-price quote that shows the equipment, the grant position and the VAT.
- The outdoor unit, the indoor equipment and the controls are installed and connected.
- We commission the heat pump, complete the MCS paperwork and talk you through the controls.
How to prepare
- Name a contact who can meet us at the agreed time
- Plan for pets to be kept clear during the visit
- Give us access to the outside wall, roof or yard where the outdoor unit sits
Get a fixed-price quote
Getting a quote is straightforward. Call or email with a few details and we will come back to you the same working day. If we need to see the property first, we book a survey at a time that works for you.
Advice
Pimlico: your questions answered
Can I get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant in Pimlico?
Yes, if the home and the heat pump meet the scheme’s rules: Pimlico is in England, where it applies. 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. You do not apply yourself: the MCS certified installer does, which is us.
Do I need permission to put air conditioning in my flat in Pimlico?
Often, yes, but the lease and the freeholder usually 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.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, any time. If something urgent happens, like water coming from a unit or a critical room overheating, call our 24/7 line and we will tell you what to do first.
How much does an air source heat pump cost?
Expect £8,000–£16,000 for an air-to-water system, with 0% VAT on homes, before the grant is taken off. Where you land depends on the size of heat pump, any radiators that need changing and the hot water cylinder. Air-to-air is priced after a survey.
Which manufacturers do you install and repair?
Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, Fujitsu, Panasonic, Toshiba, LG, Samsung, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Hitachi and others. For a new system, we suggest the make and model that suit the property and tell you why.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. We offer maintenance contracts, with visits at the interval your system and the manufacturer need. Each visit is written up and F-Gas records kept where they apply.
Will skipping a service affect the warranty?
That depends on the brand. If servicing is in the terms, missing one could affect a claim, so we explain the terms on your quote.
What a customer said
“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