Greater London · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Upton, Greater London
We cover Upton for MCS certified installation of air source heat pumps for heating and hot water, with the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant applied for. A look at the job first, a fixed-price quote and written records at the end.
- Questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
- Checking emitters for a heat pump
- Comparing heat pump types
Air source heat pumps around Upton
About 67% of homes in and around Upton were built before 1919, according to VOA council tax data, and about 46% of households live in flats, according to the last census (2021). In older homes, the heat loss calculation is especially important, as solid walls and draughts change the size of heat pump needed. Flats are often harder for air-to-water systems, so we look at whether air-to-air suits better. In London, outside space and the rules for flats often decide which kind of heat pump suits.
Homeowners near Forest Gate station often ask whether a heat pump can take over from the boiler, and the heat loss survey answers that.
Upton is about 1 mile north of Plaistow, in Greater London. Properties in Upton get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price and proper paperwork when we have finished. Our list for Greater London has 764 entries, and Upton is one. London is in our area too, around 6 miles away.
Our nearest recent job to Upton was on Greenwich High Road, Greenwich (SE10), about 4 miles south: installing a Mitsubishi Electric wall-mounted unit in the retail area and a second unit in the stockroom and office.
If you need air source heat pumps at a property on May Road, West Road and Park Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Our working area takes in E7, E13 and E15 in full. Nearby, we also cover air source heat pumps in Upton Park (1 mile south-east), Greengate (1 mile south), West Ham (1 mile south-west), Forest Gate (1 mile north) and Plashet (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (6 miles south-west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west) and Kensington (10 miles west).
Landmarks near Upton
Around Upton, our work takes us to homes and businesses near St Bonaventure's RC School, West Ham Park and Spotted Dog pub. Upton’s nearest station is Forest Gate station, about 0.8 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Queen Mary's Hospital for the East End (1 mile west) and Greenwich Castle (4.4 miles south). Open spaces near Upton include Hollow Pond and Tower Hill.
Air source heat pumps for homes and businesses in Upton
Air-to-air heat pumps can qualify for a £2,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, but only in some cases. The system must replace the existing fossil-fuel heating and meet the home’s full heating demand, it must be installed by an MCS certified installer, and it must be in a home; adding it alongside a boiler doesn’t qualify. The work covers air-to-air heat pumps, homes heated by oil, LPG or gas and air-to-water heat pumps, and common reasons people get in touch are plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump and no space for a hot water cylinder.
For flats in Upton, the lease, the freeholder and the rules for flats all come into it. Permitted development limits are different for flats, so we check the position before we design.
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 and it’s worth keeping safe.
- Location
- Upton (E7, E13, E15)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Guide price
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Replies
- We reply the same working day
- Quote
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Certified
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
FAQs for Upton
Can I get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant in Upton?
Yes, if the home and the heat pump meet the scheme’s rules: Upton is in England, where it applies. The amount depends on the type of heat pump, and the survey confirms which applies. The installer applies, and we are MCS certified.
Do I need permission to put air conditioning in my flat in Upton?
Often, yes, but the lease and the freeholder usually 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.
Do you cover Upton?
Yes. Upton is part of the area we cover, within the South East and London area we cover. We are based in East Grinstead, West Sussex.
Do you offer emergency call-outs?
Yes, day and night. Call the emergency line and tell us the make, the symptoms and any error code, and we’ll talk you through the next steps.
Will I get records for the system?
Yes. Each visit is written up, and any work on the refrigerant circuit goes in the F-Gas records. Keep them with the manual and the warranty documents.
What does F-Gas certified mean?
Anyone installing, repairing or servicing the refrigerant side must be qualified, and their company certified. Ask to see proof before booking anyone, and we’re happy to show ours.
Will you work on another installer’s system?
Yes. We work on systems fitted by other installers as well as our own, on all the main brands. Send us the make and model, and any records you have.
What we’re called out for in Upton
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.
Look out for these signs:
- Wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating
- Checking emitters for a heat pump
- Checking whether planning permission is needed
With Valentines Mansion about 2.8 miles north-east, it’s worth asking whether your own home is listed before planning a heat pump.
Comparing quotes
- Exactly what the price includes, from supply and fitting to commissioning
- Proof of F-Gas company certification
- Whether a new circuit is included and who certifies it
Also near Upton
Other services in Upton
Why it’s worth doing now in Upton
Radiators that are too small for a heat pump’s lower flow temperature leave rooms cool. Checking and upsizing them as part of the installation avoids that. In a London building, getting the freeholder’s or agent’s agreement can take a while, so it’s worth starting early.
Homes, offices, shops and public buildings are all priced the same way: the equipment, the access, the work involved and the time it takes. Ask for a fixed-price quote and we’ll explain each part.
Why people in Upton choose us
- Leading brands including Daikin, Mitsubishi Electric and Fujitsu
- MCS certification for heat pump work
- F-Gas certified company
- One number for homes and businesses across London and the South East
What we do, step by step
We keep the work area tidy as we go, with sheets down and mess cleared as we go. Any holes, fixings or cable routes are agreed with you before we drill. The visit takes a few days for most air-to-water installations, with air-to-air systems often quicker. Photos of the room and where the outdoor unit could go let us plan most of a visit to Upton in advance.
- We start with your plans and the property.
- The survey checks heat loss, emitters, hot water and the outdoor unit position.
- We explain which type of heat pump suits the home and whether a grant could apply.
- Installation follows on the agreed dates.
- We commission it, complete the MCS certificate and show you how to use it.
Getting ready for the visit
- Give us access to the outside wall, roof or yard where the outdoor unit sits
- Mention any roof access, ladders or high-level work
- Make sure someone can let us in at the agreed time
Get a fixed-price quote
Some jobs can be priced from photos, while others need a survey. Multi-room systems, commercial buildings and anything with a long or hidden pipe route are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before any work is booked.
Advice
How the job changes from property to property
Hot water cylinders
An air-to-water heat pump heats hot water through a cylinder. Space for the cylinder is part of the survey particularly in homes with a combi boiler.
VAT on heat pumps
HMRC says most air conditioning units are air source heat pumps, but each case depends on the facts and the VAT is confirmed on your quote.
A customer’s words
“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