Greater London · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Vale of Health, Greater London
Looking for air source heat pumps in Vale of Health? We look at the job first, give you a fixed-price quote and do the work at a time that suits you, then sign it off with written records.
- Not knowing whether a grant applies
- Choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air
- Wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating
How we handle air source heat pumps in Vale of Health
In England, an air source heat pump on a house can often go in under permitted development rights. Conditions include a maximum outdoor unit size of 1.5 m³, compliance with MCS 020(a), use for more than cooling alone and a site outside the curtilage of a listed building. We look at the planning position for your home during the survey. The work covers air-to-water heat pumps, radiator systems and underfloor heating, and the jobs we see most are planning and permitted development questions and not knowing whether a grant applies.
For flats in Vale of Health, 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.
Equipment warranty comes from the manufacturer, on its own terms, and we explain those terms on your quote. Each brand sets its own conditions, so we go through them with you rather than leave you to find the small print.
- Location
- Vale of Health (NW3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Costs
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Accreditations
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Quote
- Fixed-price quote after a site survey
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
When something else is needed
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Draught-proofing and insulation upgrades
- Planning approval where permitted development doesn’t apply
- Formal advice on VAT for your situation
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the quote form and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Underfloor heating
- Hot water cylinders
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Radiator systems
- Air-to-air heat pumps
Managing agents and facilities teams in Vale of Health
Larger air conditioning systems in buildings need more than servicing: systems with an effective rated output over 12 kW need a TM44 inspection by an accredited energy assessor at least every 5 years. We can arrange it, prepare the system for it and fix what it finds.
The F-gas rules share responsibility for leak checking between the equipment’s operator and the service technicians. Where a building is let or managed, the lease or contract should make clear who looks after the system, and we can work for either side.
Homes in Vale of Health and heat pumps
The Valuation Office Agency’s council tax figures put about 64% of homes in the Vale of Health area before 1919, and the last census (2021) found about 72% 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. For flats, the first questions are where an outdoor unit could go, whether a cylinder fits and what the lease allows. London homes can be short of space for an outdoor unit and cylinder, which affects the choice of heat pump.
Heath House lies about 0.1 miles west. Owners of listed homes need consent before a heat pump is fitted, so it’s one of our first questions. Period properties close to Christ Church can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first.
Vale of Health is about 1 mile north of Greenhill, in Greater London. Properties in Vale of Health get the same service as everywhere we cover: a look at the job first, a fixed-price quote and written records at the end. Our list for Greater London has 764 entries and Vale of Health is among them. The nearest of our city pages is London, around 6 miles from Vale of Health.
Our nearest recent job to Vale of Health was on East Hill, Wandsworth (SW18), about 7 miles south: installing a Daikin wall-mounted unit in the open-plan living area.
If you need air source heat pumps at a property on Well Road, Cannon Lane and Holford Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Main roads around Vale of Health include the A502, so getting to you is simple. Close to Vale of Health, our area also takes in North End (1 mile north-west), Greenhill (1 mile south), Hampstead (1 mile south), West Hampstead (1 mile south-west) and Childs Hill (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles south-east), City of Westminster (3 miles south), Marylebone (3 miles south) and Kensington (4 miles south).
Near you in Vale of Health
Typical jobs here are in properties near St Vedasts School For Boys, South Hampstead High School and Hampstead Heath. Vale of Health’s nearest station is Hampstead Heath station, about 0.7 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include New End Hospital (under half a mile south) and Montfichet's Tower (4.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Parliament Hill and Turner's Wood.
Nearby places to Vale of Health
Other services in Vale of Health
How the visit works
Wherever the system can be run before we leave, we run it and check it in operation. Then we show you what we have done and answer any questions, and anything that needs a follow-up is pointed out there and then. All told, the work takes a few days on site, depending on the cylinder, the radiators and the pipework involved. If your building in Vale of Health has a managing agent, a concierge or sign-in rules, mention them when you book.
- We start with your plans and the property.
- We survey for heat loss and look at radiators, cylinder space and outdoor unit options.
- We recommend air-to-water or air-to-air and check the grant position.
- The system is installed and connected to the controls.
- The job ends with commissioning, the MCS certificate and a walk through the controls.
How to prepare
- Make sure someone can let us in at the agreed time
- Keep pets out of the rooms we’re working in
- Have the make and model of any existing unit to hand
How to get a quote
If you need air source heat pumps in Vale of Health, ring us on 07833 053749 or drop us a line. Tell us what kind of property it is and what you’d like done, plus some pictures if they’re to hand. Enquiries get a reply the same working day.
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Vale of Health questions
Is the heat pump grant available in Vale of Health?
Vale of Health is in England, where the Boiler Upgrade Scheme runs. Whether your home qualifies, and for how much, depends on the type of heat pump and the heating it replaces. The installer applies, and we’re MCS certified.
Can I have air conditioning in a flat in Vale of Health?
Normally, yes, though leaseholders normally need the freeholder’s agreement. 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.
Who is responsible for leak checks?
Whoever operates the equipment, together with the technicians who service it. Larger systems need regular checks: at least every 12 months from 5 tCO2e and every 6 months from 50 tCO2e. We will work out which band applies to yours.
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.
What’s the difference between air-to-water and air-to-air heat pumps?
It depends on your home, your heating and whether you want cooling. Air-to-water can attract a £7,500 grant where eligible; air-to-air only qualifies for £2,500 under strict conditions. We explain the options after the survey.
Do you provide F-Gas records?
Yes, on every job. A new system comes with commissioning details, F-Gas records and the manufacturer’s warranty information, while repairs and services get a written note of what was found and done.
Can I do any of the installation myself?
The refrigerant side has to be done by a qualified engineer working for an F-Gas certified company. That’s the law, not just our preference, and it also matters for the manufacturer’s warranty. We are happy to quote for the full job, supply to commissioning.
What affects the quote in Vale of Health
The survey or diagnosis tells us what the work involves. The main factors are:
- A single visit or a regular plan
- The electrical supply and whether a new circuit is needed
- How easy the units are to reach
What you pay depends on the system and the number of rooms or units, the access and the parts and time the job needs. You get a fixed price before work begins, so you know where you stand.
What we need to know
What to send for a quote:
- Any previous service or F-Gas records
- The address and the type of property
- The outdoor side of the property, including any roof or flat area
Every quote shows the VAT clearly, and the rate that applies to your job is stated. Homes, businesses and different kinds of work can be treated differently for VAT, so we confirm it on the quote. To get one, call 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier.
What a customer said
“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