Greater London · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installers in Sidcup
Air source heat pumps for Sidcup and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed-price quote, the work and written records. Call for a fixed-price quote.
- Checking emitters for a heat pump
- No space for a hot water cylinder
- Questions about listed buildings or conservation areas
Your questions about air source heat pumps in Sidcup
Can I get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant in Sidcup?
Sidcup is covered, as the scheme runs across England and Wales. The amount depends on the type of heat pump, and the survey confirms which applies. The installer applies, and we are MCS certified.
Can I have air conditioning in a flat in Sidcup?
Usually, yes, though leaseholders normally need the freeholder’s agreement. Permitted development rules for flats are tighter than for houses, so we check the outdoor unit position and give you the details to send to the freeholder or managing agent.
Do you work on all makes?
We install and work on the leading makes, including Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, Fujitsu, Panasonic, Toshiba, LG, Samsung, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Hitachi. Send us the make and model if you have it.
Why use an F-Gas certified company?
Companies working on equipment that contains F gas must be certified by an approved body, and the engineers need their own qualifications. It’s how you know the refrigerant is being handled legally and safely.
Do I get paperwork after the visit?
Yes, on every job. A new system comes with commissioning details, F-Gas records and the manufacturer’s warranty information, while repairs and services get a written note of what was found and done.
Who has to arrange F-Gas leak checks?
The F-gas rules share it between the equipment’s operator and the engineers who work on it. How often depends on the size of the refrigerant charge in tonnes of CO2 equivalent: at least every 12 months from 5 tCO2e, and every 6 months from 50 tCO2e.
How long will it take to install a heat pump?
An installation takes a few days for most air-to-water installations, with air-to-air systems often quicker. We confirm the timing after the survey, so phone us on 07833 053749 or use the quote form to arrange one.
How we handle air source heat pumps in Sidcup
Installing an air source heat pump in a home is zero-rated for VAT until 31 March 2027, then 5%. 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 the problem is comparing heat pump types and checking eligibility for a heat pump grant, we can help.
In a flat in Sidcup, the lease and the freeholder normally decide where a heat pump can go. The planning rules for flats are stricter than for houses, and we check before designing.
Some warranty terms depend on the system being serviced regularly by a qualified engineer. If that applies to your system, booking the service on time keeps the record straight, and every service is written up.
- Place
- Sidcup (DA14, DA15, SE9, DA5)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Costs
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Enquiries
- We reply the same working day
- Certified
- NICEIC and F-Gas, MCS
- Quote
- Fixed, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Homes in Sidcup and heat pumps
The last census (2021) found about 46% of households live in flats. 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.
Homeowners near Sidcup station often ask whether a heat pump can take over from the boiler, and the heat loss survey answers that. If your home is listed, like Danson House about 1.7 miles north, listed building consent comes before any heat pump work.
Sidcup is about 3 miles north of Orpington, in Greater London. Whether you’re in the middle of Sidcup or further out, our engineers cover air source heat pumps, from small jobs to large ones. Sidcup is one of 764 towns, villages and districts in Greater London where we work.
Not far from Sidcup, a recent job of ours was on Station Road, Orpington (BR6), about 3 miles south: installing three Daikin cassette units in the main office area and a wall-mounted unit in the client meeting room.
Our engineers cover all of the DA14, DA15, SE9 and DA5 postcode area and the roads nearby. Sidcup is on the A211 and A2001, which makes it straightforward for our engineers to reach for surveys and visits. Places around Sidcup that are also on our list: Albany Park (1 mile south), Blendon (1 mile north-east), Foots Cray (1 mile south-east), Bexley (2 miles north-east) and North Cray (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover London (10 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west) and Kensington (14 miles west).
Landmarks near Sidcup
Locally, jobs take us to houses, flats and workplaces close to The Alma pub, Waring Park and Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School. Sidcup has its own railway station: Sidcup station. Nearby you will also find Queen Mary's Hospital (1 mile south) and Broadway Shopping Centre (2.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Sidcup include Summer Hill and The Tarn.
Different systems, different jobs
Air-to-air heat pumps
The £2,500 grant for air-to-air applies only when the system replaces the fossil-fuel heating and covers the whole home’s demand. It must be installed by an MCS certified installer and be in a home.
Radiators and underfloor heating
Any radiator changes are set out in the quote, so you know the full scope.
What air conditioning won’t do
In fairness, there are a few things this work won’t fix:
- Planning approval where permitted development doesn’t apply
- Promising eligibility for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
- Insulation work, such as loft or cavity wall insulation
If in doubt, give us a ring on 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form and we will say what we think before booking.
What the work covers
- Radiator systems
- Hot water cylinders
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Underfloor heating
Places near Sidcup
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How we price air source heat pumps
Jobs vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- How easy the units are to reach
- Whether it’s a one-off job or part of a maintenance contract
- The equipment or parts the job needs
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.
Before you get in touch
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- The outside wall, roof or yard where the outdoor unit sits or would go
- A few photos of the room and the wall the unit is on, or will go on
- Any previous service or F-Gas records
For air source heat pumps in Sidcup, ring 07833 053749 or use the quote form. Tell us what kind of property it is and what you’d like done, and send a few photos if you can. We reply the same working day.
How it works
On the day, we 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. Photos of the room and where the outdoor unit could go let us plan most of a visit to Sidcup in advance.
- We find out about your home and the heating you have now.
- Every room’s heat loss is worked out on site.
- From those figures we size the heat pump and decide on radiators, cylinder and outdoor position.
- Cost, grant and VAT appear on one fixed-price quote.
- Then it’s fitted, commissioned and registered with MCS.
Before we arrive
- Plan for pets to be kept clear during the visit
- Let us know if the units are on a roof, a high wall or in a locked area
- Mention any managing agent or landlord rules we need to follow
Getting a quote
Need a price for air source heat pumps? Please give us a ring on 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the job. We will explain what we’d recommend and why, then send a fixed-price quote before anything is booked.
Advice
A customer’s words
“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