Greater London · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in The Burroughs
F-Gas certified and NICEIC approved, we cover The Burroughs for MCS certified installation of air source heat pumps for heating and hot water, with the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant applied for. Fixed-price quotes and a 24/7 emergency line.
- Plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump
- Choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air
- Not knowing whether a grant applies
What happens on the day
Refrigerant work is done by qualified engineers working for an F-Gas certified company, and electrical work is done by us as NICEIC approved contractors. So on the day, you don’t need a separate electrician for the electrical side. The work 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 The Burroughs.
- We start with your plans and the property.
- 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.
- Installation follows on the agreed dates.
- We commission it, complete the MCS certificate and show you how to use it.
Preparing for the visit
- Find the manual or the paperwork for the system, if you have it
- Let us know where the consumer unit is
- Mention any parking restrictions near the property
Get a fixed-price quote
If you need air source heat pumps in The Burroughs, ring us on 07833 053749 or drop us a line. Let us know the type of property and what you need, and send a few photos if you can. We reply the same working day.
Advice
Air source heat pumps in The Burroughs, done properly
Every installation starts with a heat loss survey. It shows how much heat each room needs on a cold day so the system is sized to match. Sizing by rule of thumb isn’t good enough. Typical jobs include checking whether planning permission is needed and plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump, across homes heated by oil, LPG or gas, air-to-air heat pumps and underfloor heating.
In a London area like The Burroughs, many homes are flats or terraces with little outside space, which affects which heat pump suits. An air-to-water system needs space outside and normally a hot water cylinder inside, while an air-to-air system needs less space.
The records are your system’s health record: what was fitted or found, what was done and when. If anything goes wrong later, it helps the next engineer and the manufacturer, so keep it safe.
- Location
- The Burroughs (NW4, NW9, NW11)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Approvals
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Response
- On the working day you ask
- Prices
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
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What else we do in The Burroughs
Common questions in The Burroughs
Can you fit air conditioning in a London flat in The Burroughs?
Often, yes, but the lease and the freeholder normally have a say. 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.
Can I fit a heat pump in The Burroughs without planning permission?
That depends on the building and where the outdoor unit goes. The Hendon The Burroughs Conservation Area is close to the centre of The Burroughs. The permitted development rules for heat pumps leave out listed buildings and stop outdoor units going on road-facing walls or roofs in conservation areas. Anything outside the rules needs an application, and we raise it with the local planning authority (for The Burroughs, usually Barnet council) first.
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.
Which accreditations do you hold?
AirCon Doctor is an F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved for electrical work and MCS certified for heat pumps. We are also Checkatrade members.
How much VAT is charged on a heat pump in a home?
Not on a home installation at the moment: until 31 March 2027 the rate is 0% in residential accommodation, then 5%. Businesses and hotels pay the standard rate, and with air-to-air we confirm the VAT on the quote. This is general information, not tax advice.
Will you work on another installer’s system?
Yes. We start with a proper look and tell you honestly what we find, including anything about the original installation that needs putting right. Any work is priced before it goes ahead.
How long will it take to install a heat pump?
Expect it to take a few days on site, depending on the cylinder, the radiators and the pipework involved. How much of the heating changes decides most of the time, and we confirm the timing with your quote.
Do you need air source heat pumps in The Burroughs?
Many people look at heat pumps when an oil, LPG or gas boiler is getting old. Starting early leaves time for the survey, the design and any grant application instead of making a rushed decision when the heating stops.
Customers typically contact us after spotting something like this:
- Checking whether planning permission is needed
- Ageing boilers that will need replacing
- Deciding on the outdoor unit position
With Heath Hall about 2.6 miles east, it’s worth asking whether your own home is listed before planning a heat pump.
Before booking anyone
- Which VAT rate the quote uses, and why
- Whether you get F-Gas records where refrigerant is involved
- Whether a new circuit is included and who certifies it
Looking after your system
Systems last better with the right care. We suggest:
- Keep to regular servicing
- Clear leaves and debris from the outdoor unit
- Read the manufacturer’s warranty terms for your brand
Should you have questions after the install, phone us on 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form and we will talk it through. A yearly service is a good habit.
Have the system serviced regularly. Check the manufacturer’s terms, as they may include servicing conditions.
What affects the quote in The Burroughs
You will get a fixed price before work begins. It takes into account:
- Whether the existing supply is suitable
- The brand, model and parts involved
- The number of rooms, units or zones
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why we look at the job first, from pictures or on a survey, and why the quote is fixed before work begins.
What to send for a quote
A few details help us quote accurately. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- Your installation or service records
- The outside wall, roof or yard where the outdoor unit sits or would go
- The address and the type of property
To help us quote: the address and the type of property, pictures of the rooms or units, the brand and model of anything already fitted and anything you’ve noticed, such as an error code or a noise. Then ring 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier.
What a heat pump looks like in The Burroughs
VOA council tax data show about 45% of homes in and around The Burroughs date from 1919 to 1939, and about 59% of households live in flats, according to the last census (2021). Homes of that age often have cavity walls that may or may not be insulated, which the survey checks. 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. London homes can be short of space for an outdoor unit and cylinder, which affects the choice of heat pump.
For a home near Hendon station, the survey looks at whether an air-to-water or air-to-air heat pump suits better.
The Burroughs is about 2 miles south-east of Burnt Oak, in Greater London. Whatever kind of property you have in The Burroughs, our engineers can help with air source heat pumps. You’ll hear back from us the same working day, and there’s a 24/7 emergency line. Our Greater London coverage runs to 764 places, and The Burroughs is one of them. Our London page covers places nearby (8 miles or so).
The closest recent job we can point to from The Burroughs was on East Hill, Wandsworth (SW18), about 9 miles south: installing a Daikin wall-mounted unit in the open-plan living area.
Getting to The Burroughs is easy by the A41. We cover every part of NW4, NW9 and NW11 for air source heat pumps and the streets around it. Close to The Burroughs, our area also takes in Hendon (1 mile south-east), Colindale (1 mile west), Brent Cross (1 mile south-east), West Hendon (1 mile south-west) and The Hyde (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (8 miles south-east), City of Westminster (6 miles south-east), Marylebone (6 miles south-east) and Kensington (6 miles south).
Around The Burroughs
We fit and service air conditioning in homes and premises around The Claddagh Ring pub, Brampton College and Kisharon College and the streets around them. The closest station to The Burroughs is Hendon station, roughly 0.8 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Church Farmhouse Museum (within half a mile north) and Brent Cross Shopping Centre (0.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Parliament Hill and Darland's Lake.
From one of our customers
“Very professional from the initial survey through to installation. The engineer explained everything clearly and the quote was exactly what we paid. Would not hesitate to recommend AirCon Doctor.”
David W., Haywards Heath