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Heat pump installation in Preston, Greater London
Air source heat pumps for Preston and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed-price quote, the work and written records. Call for a fixed-price quote.
- Radiators that may be too small for a heat pump
- Planning and permitted development questions
- Choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air
The process
The visit has three parts, a bit like a doctor’s appointment: diagnose, treat and sign off. First comes a careful look at the system or the space, then we do the work, and finally everything is tested, recorded and explained. The middle part takes longest, and that 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 Preston.
- We talk through your home, your current heating and what you want from a heat pump.
- We survey the home room by room for heat loss, and check the emitters, hot water and outdoor unit position.
- The price comes back fixed and in writing, with the grant and VAT shown line by line.
- Fitting day: the outdoor unit is placed, the indoor side connected and the controls set up.
- Commissioning, MCS certification and a handover of the controls finish the job.
Before we arrive
- Arrange for someone to be there to let us in
- Let us know where the consumer unit is
- Keep pets and children away from the work area
How to get a quote
Want a quote for air source heat pumps? Please give us a ring on 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form with a few details about the property. We will talk you through the options and give you a fixed-price quote before anything is booked.
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Air source heat pumps in Preston, done properly
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. The work covers air-to-water heat pumps, radiator systems and air-to-air heat pumps, and common reasons people get in touch are questions about where the outdoor unit can go and checking whether planning permission is needed.
Homes in Preston are often flats and terraces, where outside space is limited, which affects which heat pump suits. An air-to-water system needs space outside and normally a hot water cylinder inside, while air-to-air units take less room.
Warranty periods vary by brand and by product. For instance, Daikin’s standard warranty on split air conditioning is 2 years, and its longer extensions apply to its air-to-water units only. Whatever the brand, the manufacturer’s terms are explained on your quote.
- Where
- Preston (HA9, HA3, HA0)
- Region
- Greater London
- Typical price
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Approvals
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Price
- Fixed after a survey or photos
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Towns and villages near Preston
Other services in Preston
Homes in Preston and heat pumps
VOA council tax data show about 55% of homes in the Preston area date from 1919 to 1939. Whether the walls and loft have been insulated makes a real difference to the heat pump size for homes of that period. For a London home, the outdoor unit position and the MCS noise check need careful planning.
If your home is one of the older properties near Church of the Ascension, the survey checks whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before the outdoor unit position is chosen. Homeowners near South Kenton station often ask whether a heat pump can take over from the boiler, and the heat loss survey answers that.
Preston is about 1 mile north of Wembley, in Greater London. Whether you are in the middle of Preston or further out, we cover air source heat pumps, from a single room to a whole building. Count every place we list in Greater London and you reach 764, with Preston on the list. London, roughly 10 miles off, has its own page on this site.
Not far from Preston, a recent job of ours was on Richmond Hill, Richmond (TW10), about 8 miles south: installing a Mitsubishi Electric Zubadan multi-split system serving four bedrooms, the study and the living room: six indoor units in total.
Jobs in HA9, HA3 and HA0 are looked at, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need air source heat pumps at a property on Quad Road, Tower Lane and The Avenue or a nearby road, our engineers can take on the work. We also cover the places around Preston: Wembley (1 mile south), Wembley Park (1 mile south-east), Kingsbury (1 mile north-east), Queensbury (1 mile north) and Mapesbury (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (10 miles south-east), City of Westminster (7 miles south-east), Marylebone (7 miles south-east) and Kensington (6 miles south-east).
Around Preston
Around Preston, our work takes us to homes and businesses near Windermere pub, Preston Manor School and Preston Park and the streets around them. Preston’s nearest station is South Kenton station, about 0.6 miles west of the centre. A little further out are London Designer Outlet (1.1 miles south-east) and Kodak Museum (2.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Preston include Masons Field and Castlebar Hill.
What the work involves, system by system
Hot water cylinders
An older cylinder may not suit a heat pump, and we explain whether yours can stay.
Air-to-air heat pumps
A £2,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant is available for air-to-air only if it replaces the fossil-fuel heating and meets the full heating demand. It must be installed by an MCS certified installer and be in a home.
Common questions in Preston
Can I get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant in Preston?
Yes, if the home and the heat pump meet the scheme’s rules: Preston is in England, where it applies. The grant is £7,500 for an air source (air-to-water) heat pump and £2,500 for an air-to-air system that replaces the existing fossil-fuel heating. As an MCS certified installer, we apply for it on your behalf.
Is planning permission needed for a heat pump in Preston?
It comes down to the building and the spot chosen for the outdoor unit. The centre of Preston is in a conservation area. Heat pumps on houses are often permitted development, but listed buildings need consent and conservation areas restrict outdoor units facing a road. Where it’s needed, we check with the planning department at Brent council, normally the authority for Preston.
Do you work in Preston?
Yes. We work in Preston and across Greater London, within the London and South East area we cover. For a fixed-price quote, phone us on 07833 053749 or send an email.
What’s the difference between air-to-water and air-to-air heat pumps?
The right choice depends on the property and what you need. Air-to-water can attract a £7,500 grant where eligible; air-to-air only qualifies for £2,500 under strict conditions, and we set out the options after the survey.
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump?
The heat loss survey answers that, room by room. Where a radiator is already large enough, it stays, and any that need upsizing are set out in the quote.
How much time does a heat pump install need?
As a guide, it takes several days for an air-to-water system with a new cylinder, less for an air-to-air system. We plan the work so you are without heating for as little time as possible and agreed before work begins.
Are you F-Gas certified?
F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved and MCS certified for heat pumps, plus Checkatrade membership. Engineers who handle refrigerant hold their own F-gas qualifications as well.
Why deal with it now?
Permitted development rules can change, and conditions vary between properties. Checking the position for your home at the survey stage avoids surprises later, including conservation areas, listed buildings and Article 4 directions. Allow time for any approvals your building in Preston needs.
A single unit or a whole estate, the quote is built the same way: the work involved, the access and the equipment. You will have a fixed price before we start, and the quote sets out the VAT.
Why people in Preston choose us
- An F-Gas certified company, as the law requires
- Enquiries answered the same working day
- Fixed-price quotes after a survey or pictures
- Listed on Checkatrade
Take a look at our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
When something else is needed
We’ll always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what air source heat pumps will not do:
- Insulation work, such as loft or cavity wall insulation
- Any gas work on the existing boiler
- Grants for hybrid systems or replacements of low-carbon systems
If you’re not sure, just give us a ring on 07833 053749 or use the quote form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
What we work on in Preston
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Radiator systems
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Hot water cylinders
- Underfloor heating
- Air-to-water heat pumps
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