Greater London · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installers in Upper Holloway
One call covers MCS certified installation of air source heat pumps for heating and hot water, with the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant applied for in Upper Holloway, from the first look to sign-off. F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved and Checkatrade members.
- Replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump
- A boiler that is getting old
- Wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating
The process
Anything involving refrigerant is handled by F-Gas qualified engineers, as the law requires, and electrical work is done by us as NICEIC approved contractors. On the day, both are in the same hands. The work takes a few days on site, depending on the cylinder, the radiators and the pipework involved. Managed buildings in London often need contractors booked in, and we can deal with the agent for a job in Upper Holloway.
- Step one is understanding the house, how it’s heated today and what you’d like to change.
- The survey measures heat loss room by room and looks at radiators, hot water and the best spot for the outdoor unit.
- We send a fixed-price quote that shows the equipment, the grant position and the VAT.
- Installation covers the outdoor unit, the indoor connections and the controls.
- Once it’s running correctly, the MCS certificate is issued and we show you the settings.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where the consumer unit is
- Mention any roof access, ladders or high-level work
- Clear the space around the indoor unit, or where it will go
Getting a quote
Want a quote for air source heat pumps? Please ring us on 07833 053749 or drop us a line and tell us about the job. We will talk you through the options and give you a fixed-price quote before anything is booked.
Advice
Air source heat pumps for homes and businesses in Upper Holloway
An air-to-water heat pump costs £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme can provide £7,500 towards an eligible air-to-water system in England and Wales, and as the installer we apply for it on your behalf. Eligibility depends on the property, so we confirm it before anything is agreed. If you’re dealing with questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme and finding a place for the outdoor unit, we can sort it out.
Terraced houses in a London area like Upper Holloway can suit a heat pump well, provided the outdoor unit can sit somewhere that passes the MCS noise check.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: commissioning details and F-Gas records for a new system, a note of the fault and the fix for a repair, or a service record. Keep it with the system’s paperwork so it’s to hand next time.
- Location
- Upper Holloway (N19, N7, N6)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Guide price
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Quotes
- Fixed-price quote after a site survey
- Credentials
- NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified, MCS
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Questions from Upper Holloway
Do I need permission to put air conditioning in my flat in Upper Holloway?
Normally, 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 I need planning permission for a heat pump in Upper Holloway?
That depends on the building and where the outdoor unit goes. A conservation area takes in the middle of Upper Holloway. 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 cannot face a road. Where necessary, we check with Islington council, which is usually the planning authority for Upper Holloway.
Should I choose air-to-water or air-to-air?
Air-to-water heats radiators or underfloor heating and hot water; air-to-air heats rooms through indoor units and can cool them. With air-to-air, hot water needs another source and the survey helps decide.
Is Upper Holloway in your area?
Yes. Upper Holloway is part of the area we cover, as part of our area across London and the South East. We are based in East Grinstead, West Sussex.
Do you protect the property while you work?
Protection goes down first: dust sheets over floors and anything close to the work. Any drilling is agreed with you first, and we clear up the dust and offcuts before we leave.
Are you F-Gas certified?
As the law requires for refrigerant work, we are an F-Gas certified company. NICEIC approval, MCS certification for heat pumps and Checkatrade membership sit alongside it.
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’s the law, not just our preference, and it also matters for the manufacturer’s warranty. We’re happy to quote for the full job, supply to commissioning.
Homes in Upper Holloway and heat pumps
VOA council tax data put about 59% of homes across Upper Holloway and its surrounding area before 1919, and Census 2021 figures found about 78% 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. In flats, space for an outdoor unit and a cylinder can be limited, and the lease and freeholder come into it, so air-to-air is sometimes the better fit. London homes can be short of space for an outdoor unit and cylinder, which affects the choice of heat pump.
Witanhurst, roughly 0.9 miles west, is a reminder to check your home’s listing status: permitted development does not cover listed buildings. Older homes near St Andrew's Whitehall Park may need extra checks for planning and heat loss before a heat pump is designed.
Upper Holloway is about 2 miles east of Hampstead, in Greater London. Across the N19 area, we can help with air source heat pumps. Across Greater London, we cover 764 places, Upper Holloway among them.
Not far from Upper Holloway, a recent job of ours was on East Hill, Wandsworth (SW18), about 8 miles south: installing a Daikin wall-mounted unit in the open-plan living area.
Upper Holloway sits on or near the A103, which makes travel easy. Streets in the area include Ward Road, Kiver Road and Foxham Road, each of them within reach. Places around Upper Holloway that are also on our list: Tufnell Park (1 mile south), Dartmouth Park (1 mile south-west), Highgate (1 mile north-west), Nag's Head (1 mile south-east) and Holloway (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles south), City of Westminster (4 miles south), Marylebone (3 miles south) and Kensington (5 miles south-west).
Near you in Upper Holloway
In Upper Holloway, that means homes and buildings near City of London Academy, Whittington Park and The Mother Red Cap pub. Other local landmarks include Asanté Academy of Chinese Medicine (1.2 miles north-west) and Vaughan Williams Memorial Library (2 miles south). There’s a railway station in Upper Holloway itself: Upper Holloway station. A little further out are The Mall Wood Green (2.3 miles north-east) and Royal Northern Hospital (0.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Upper Holloway include Dartmouth Park Hill and Parkland Walk.
When it’s something else
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Formal advice on VAT for your situation
- Disconnecting or servicing a gas boiler
- A grant for a home that doesn’t meet the scheme rules
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send an email and we will say what we think.
What we work on in Upper Holloway
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Radiator systems
- Underfloor heating
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Hot water cylinders
Pricing air source heat pumps in Upper Holloway
Typical ranges are on our prices page, but every job is priced on its own. What we look at:
- The pipe route between the units
- The size of the job
- Whether it’s a simple split or a larger system
Our prices page shows typical ranges, but your price depends on the job in front of us. For a fixed-price quote, call 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll explain what it covers.
Asking for a quote
What to send for a quote:
- Your consumer unit or fuse board
- Photos showing the indoor unit and the space around it
- Where the property is and what kind of building it is
Here’s what helps us quote: the address and the type of property, a few pictures, the brand and model of anything already fitted and any symptoms, from error codes to drips. Once you have those, phone us on 07833 053749 or email us.
Also near Upper Holloway
What else we do in Upper Holloway
Leave it or put it right?
A sudden boiler failure rarely leaves room to plan a heat pump properly. Planning ahead gives time for the heat loss survey, the design and the grant application while the old heating still works. If a lease or managing agent is involved in Upper Holloway, start the conversation early.
Whatever the property, the quote works the same way: the equipment, the access, the work involved and the time it takes. Ask for a fixed-price quote and we will go through it with you.
Why choose AirCon Doctor in Upper Holloway
- One number for homes and businesses across London and the South East
- Warranty terms set out brand by brand
- F-Gas company certification
- Members of Checkatrade
Take a look at our cost guide or our accreditations.
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