Greater London · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in South Bank
We cover South Bank for MCS certified installation of air source heat pumps for heating and hot water, with the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant applied for. Diagnosis first, a fixed price and proper paperwork when we finish.
- Planning and permitted development questions
- An oil, LPG or gas boiler near the end of its life
- Questions about where the outdoor unit can go
Air source heat pumps in South Bank
Every installation starts with a heat loss survey. It shows how much heat each room needs on a cold day, so the heat pump and the radiators or indoor units can be sized properly. Guesswork leads to systems that are too big or too small. We’re often asked to deal with radiators that may be too small for a heat pump and working out where a cylinder could go, across radiator systems, air-to-air heat pumps and underfloor heating.
A terrace in South Bank shares walls with its neighbours, which helps keep heat in, provided the outdoor unit can sit somewhere that passes the MCS noise check.
Each manufacturer sets its own warranty period. Daikin, for instance, gives a standard 2 years on split air conditioning, with longer extensions only on its air-to-water heat pumps. For any other brand, we explain the manufacturer’s terms on your quote.
- Location
- South Bank (SE1, WC2E, WC2N)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Certified
- NICEIC and F-Gas, MCS
- Quote
- A fixed-price quote up front
- Costs
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Homes in South Bank and heat pumps
Valuation Office Agency council tax records put about 36% of homes in and around South Bank before 1919, and Census 2021 figures found about 90% of households live in flats. Older homes can lose heat faster, so a room-by-room heat loss calculation, and sometimes insulation or larger radiators, comes before sizing a heat pump. 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.
If your home is near London Waterloo station and heated by a gas boiler, an air-to-water heat pump can replace it where the survey shows it suits. With Benjamin Franklin House about 0.4 miles north-west, it’s worth asking whether your own home is listed before planning a heat pump.
South Bank is about 1 mile west of London, in Greater London. If you need air source heat pumps in South Bank, please call us on 07833 053749 for a fixed-price quote. Our area covers London and the South East, including South Bank. Across Greater London, we cover 764 places, South Bank among them.
Our nearest recent job to South Bank was on East Hill, Wandsworth (SW18), about 5 miles south-west: installing a Daikin wall-mounted unit in the open-plan living area.
Whether you are on York Road, Spur Road and Lower Road or anywhere close by, we can help. South Bank is on the A301 and A302, so it’s easy for us to get to for surveys and visits. Neighbouring places we cover include Waterloo (1 mile south-east), Adelphi (1 mile north-west), Charing Cross (1 mile north-west), Temple (1 mile north-east) and Aldwych (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west) and Ruislip (14 miles west).
What’s near South Bank
We fit and service air conditioning in homes and premises around Jubilee Gardens, The Hole In The Wall pub and The BFI Reuben Library, among other places. Also close by are St Andrew's and St John's Church of England Primary School (under half a mile east) and London Nautical School (under half a mile north-east). South Bank has its own railway station: London Waterloo station. Nearby you’ll also find Florence Nightingale Museum (under half a mile south) and Royal Waterloo Hospital for Children and Women (under half a mile north-east). For a walk, there’s Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
How we price air source heat pumps
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We look at:
- The equipment or parts the job needs
- What kind of system it is
- The condition of any existing system
Height, access and the distance between the indoor and outdoor units can all change the price. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Helping us quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- The remote or wall controller showing any error
- The paperwork from the last service, if you have it
- Where the property is and what kind of building it is
Here’s what helps us quote: where the property is and what kind of building it is, a few pictures, the brand and model of anything already fitted and anything you’ve noticed, such as an error code or a noise. Once you have those, call 07833 053749.
Why it’s worth doing now in South Bank
Planning rules have specific conditions. Checking the position for your home at the survey stage avoids surprises later, including conservation areas, listed buildings and Article 4 directions. Hot weather is when everyone in London wants air conditioning, so it’s easier to plan the work in South Bank early.
What you pay reflects the actual work. That is why we look at the job first, from photos or on a survey, and why the quote is fixed before we start.
Why book with us
- 24/7 emergency line for breakdowns
- Members of Checkatrade
- MCS certification for heat pump work
- Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, Fujitsu, Panasonic, Toshiba and more
Read our cost guide and our accreditations and certificates.
Nearby places to South Bank
Other services in South Bank
FAQs for South Bank
Can I have air conditioning in a flat in South Bank?
Often, yes, but the lease and the freeholder typically 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.
Does the Boiler Upgrade Scheme cover homes in South Bank?
South Bank is covered, as the scheme runs across England and Wales. 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. The installer applies, and we’re MCS certified.
Do you work on commercial properties?
Yes. From a single let flat to offices, shops and public buildings, the approach is the same: survey or diagnosis, a fixed price and proper paperwork.
Can I fit air conditioning or a heat pump myself?
Anything that involves the refrigerant needs an F-Gas qualified engineer from a certified company. That is the law, not just our preference, and manufacturers expect it for their warranty too. We’re happy to quote for the full job, supply to commissioning.
How long does a heat pump installation take?
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. We confirm the timing after the survey, so phone us on 07833 053749 or send an email to arrange one.
How does the warranty work?
The manufacturer’s warranty, on the manufacturer’s terms. Each brand sets its own conditions and periods, so we explain them on your quote.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line for problems that cannot wait for a planned visit. Ring 07833 053749 any time and explain the problem.
The process
Wherever the system can be run before we leave, we run it and check it in operation. Then we show you what we’ve done and answer any questions, and anything that needs a follow-up is pointed out there and then. All told, the work takes from a couple of days to around a week, depending on the system and how much of the heating changes. For a job in South Bank, tell us about parking, permits and access to the building when you get in touch.
- We start with your plans and the property.
- A survey covers heat loss, radiators, hot water and where the outdoor unit could sit.
- You get our view on the right type for the house, and on whether the Boiler Upgrade Scheme applies.
- We install the heat pump and connect it up.
- After commissioning, you get the MCS certificate and a handover.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can reach the consumer unit or fuse board
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, high walls or locked plant areas
- Keep pets and children away from the work area
Getting a quote
Photos are enough for some jobs; others need a visit first. Multi-room systems, commercial buildings and anything with a long or hidden pipe route are normally surveyed first. Either way, the quote is fixed before anything goes ahead.
Related advice
Looking after your system
After the visit, a few habits help:
- Book a yearly service
- Check what your manufacturer’s warranty asks of you
- Let the heat pump run steadily, as set up at handover
Equipment warranties come from the manufacturer. We go through the conditions with you, including any servicing they ask for.
Keep insulation and draught-proofing in good order because it reduces the heat the system needs to supply.
From one of our customers
“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