Greater London · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Temple, Greater London
Expert air source heat pumps for Temple: a survey or diagnosis, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Ask us for a fixed-price quote.
- Plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump
- Questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
- An oil, LPG or gas boiler near the end of its life
Air source heat pumps for homes and businesses in Temple
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, and for air-to-air systems we confirm the VAT on your quote. This is general information, not tax advice. If the problem is radiators that may be too small for a heat pump and planning and permitted development questions, we can help.
Terraced houses in a London area like Temple can suit a heat pump well, provided the outdoor unit can sit somewhere that passes the MCS noise check.
Equipment warranty comes from the manufacturer, on its own terms, and we explain those terms on your quote. Terms differ from brand to brand, so we go through them with you rather than leave you to find the small print.
- Where
- Temple (SE1, WC2H, WC2B)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- A fixed-price quote up front
- Certified
- NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified, MCS
- Response
- On the working day you ask
- Price guide
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Temple questions
Do I need planning permission for a heat pump in Temple?
There’s no single answer: the building and the outdoor unit position decide it. The Temples Conservation Area takes in the middle of Temple. 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 necessary, we check with the local planning authority (for Temple, typically the City of London Corporation).
Does the Boiler Upgrade Scheme cover homes in Temple?
Temple is covered, as the scheme runs across England and Wales. 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. You don’t apply yourself: the MCS certified installer does, which is us.
Do I get paperwork after the visit?
Yes, on every job. New installations come with commissioning details, F-Gas records and warranty information, and repairs and services get a record of the work.
Can I fit air conditioning or a heat pump myself?
No, not the refrigerant side. The F-gas rules require certified companies and qualified engineers for it, and a new circuit is notifiable under Part P unless a registered electrician, such as a NICEIC approved contractor, does it.
Will skipping a service affect the warranty?
It can, for some brands. Send us the make and model and we will tell you what the manufacturer expects, and book the service at the interval they recommend.
Can you set up regular servicing?
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.
How much does an air source heat pump cost?
Air-to-water systems are £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before any grant. The final price depends on the heat loss survey, the radiators and the cylinder and the quote is fixed.
What we do, step by step
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 anything from a couple of days for air-to-air to the best part of a week for air-to-water with radiator changes. Some blocks in Temple need contractor details in advance, so tell us what your building needs.
- You tell us about the home and what you want from a heat pump.
- We survey for heat loss and look at radiators, cylinder space and outdoor unit options.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Plan for pets to be kept clear during the visit
- Mention any managing agent or landlord rules we need to follow
- Move furniture away from the wall where we’ll be working
Ask for a quote
Photos are the fastest route to a quote: the inside and outside of the property where the work is, plus the rating plate of any unit already there. Tell us the address and what you need, and simple jobs can often be priced without a visit.
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Heat pumps in Temple: local notes
About 48% of homes in Temple and the neighbourhoods around it were built before 1919, according to VOA council tax data, and the last census (2021) found about 96% of households live in flats. In older homes, the heat loss calculation is especially important, as solid walls and draughts change the size of heat pump needed. A flat may have no room for a hot water cylinder, and the freeholder typically 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.
Period properties close to Temple Church can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first.
Temple is about 1 mile south of St Pancras, in Greater London. Temple gets the same approach as every job we take on: a look at the job first, a fixed-price quote and written records at the end. Temple is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover for homes and businesses.
Our nearest recent job to Temple was on East Hill, Wandsworth (SW18), about 5 miles south-west: installing a Daikin wall-mounted unit in the open-plan living area.
The A4 and A40 serve Temple, which keeps journeys to surveys and visits simple. Here we cover the SE1, WC2H and WC2B postcode area. Places around Temple that are also on our list: Temple Bar (1 mile north), Blackfriars (1 mile east), Aldwych (1 mile west), Clare Market (1 mile north-west) and Covent Garden (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west) and Ruislip (14 miles west).
Local landmarks in Temple
We fit and service air conditioning in homes and premises around St Mary-at-Hill, Garden Bridge and London Nautical School, among other places. Also close by are The Devereux pub (under half a mile north-west), British Library of Political and Economic Science (within half a mile north-west) and Mercers' School (less than half a mile north). There’s a railway station in Temple itself: London Blackfriars station. A little further out are Gabriel's Wharf (under half a mile south-east) and Montfichet's Tower (within half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
How the job changes from property to property
VAT on heat pumps
Heat pumps in homes carry 0% VAT until 31 March 2027, and 5% after that following HMRC’s rules on energy-saving materials. It doesn’t apply to businesses.
Hot water cylinders
Cylinder size is based on your household’s needs.
Other services in Temple
What we are called out for in Temple
An ageing boiler is often the moment people start thinking about a heat pump. 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.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air
- Finding a place for the outdoor unit
- A boiler that’s getting old
For a home near London Blackfriars station, the survey looks at whether an air-to-water or air-to-air heat pump suits better.
Comparing quotes
- What the manufacturer’s warranty covers and for how long
- Whether a new circuit is included and who certifies it
- Whether testing, commissioning and paperwork are included
Owner checks or an engineer?
On air conditioning, the filters in the indoor unit are usually the one part owners can clean, if the manual says so. With the power off, they lift out, can be vacuumed or rinsed and must be fully dry before they go back. On a heat pump, the equivalent is keeping the outdoor unit clear and checking the controls.
Write down what you notice: an error code, a new noise, a drip, a smell or a change in how well the system heats or cools. It helps us diagnose quickly, and a photo of the display helps even more.
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