Greater London · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in West Brompton, Greater London
We cover West Brompton for MCS certified installation of air source heat pumps for heating and hot water, with the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant applied for. Diagnosis first, a fixed price and proper paperwork when we finish.
- An oil, LPG or gas boiler near the end of its life
- Checking eligibility for a heat pump grant
- Comparing heat pump types
Different systems, different jobs
Air-to-water heat pumps
An air-to-water heat pump heats water for your radiators or underfloor heating and your hot water cylinder. It takes over from the boiler, and is MCS certified when we install it.
Hot water cylinders
Cylinder size is based on your household’s needs.
Air source heat pumps in West Brompton
Many air source heat pumps can be installed as permitted development in England, without a planning application. The conditions include an outdoor unit of no more than 1.5 m³ and compliance with MCS 020(a), and the unit can’t be used solely for cooling or sit within the curtilage of a listed building. We check the rules for your property as part of the survey. The work covers air-to-water heat pumps, hot water cylinders and underfloor heating, and common reasons people get in touch are questions about where the outdoor unit can go and a boiler that’s getting old.
Terraced houses in a London area like West Brompton 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 for an installation, a fault and repair note for a repair, or a record of the service. Keep it with the system’s paperwork so it’s to hand next time.
- Location
- West Brompton (SW6, SW10, SW5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Guide price
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Certified
- NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified, MCS
- Enquiries
- On the working day you ask
- Quotes
- Fixed after a survey or photos
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Air source heat pumps in West Brompton: the local picture
About 70% of homes in the West Brompton area were built before 1919, according to the Valuation Office Agency’s council tax figures, and the last census (2021) found about 83% of households live in flats. Period properties can still suit a heat pump, but the design has to start from accurate heat loss figures. For flats, the first questions are where an outdoor unit could go, whether a cylinder fits and what the lease allows. For a London home, the outdoor unit position and the MCS noise check need careful planning.
Live in one of the older houses around Church of St Luke? Expect the survey to look closely at heat loss and at the building’s planning status. Garden Lodge lies about 0.6 miles north. Owners of listed homes need consent before a heat pump is fitted, so it’s one of our first questions.
West Brompton is about 1 mile south of Kensington, in Greater London. From the centre of West Brompton to the outskirts, we cover air source heat pumps, from a single room to a whole building. Count every place we list in Greater London and you reach 764, with West Brompton on the list.
Our nearest recent job to West Brompton was on East Hill, Wandsworth (SW18), about 2 miles south: installing a Daikin wall-mounted unit in the open-plan living area.
Whether you are on Sun Road, Star Road and Farm Lane or anywhere close by, our engineers can take on the work. West Brompton is on the A3218 and A3220, so it’s easy for us to get to. Places around West Brompton that are also on our list: Earl's Court (1 mile north), Walham Green (1 mile south), World's End (1 mile south-east), Little Chelsea (1 mile east) and South Kensington (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (4 miles east), City of Westminster (3 miles north-east), Marylebone (3 miles north-east) and St Pancras (4 miles north-east).
What’s near West Brompton
We fit and service air conditioning in homes and premises around The London Oratory School, The Fulham Boys School and Gwendwr Garden and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Natural History Museum Library and Archives (1.1 miles north-east) and Coleherne public house (within half a mile north-east). There’s a railway station in West Brompton itself: West Brompton station. Other landmarks nearby include Kensington Arcade (1 mile north) and Chelsea Stadium Tour And Museum (under half a mile south-east). Not far away are The Long Water and WWT London Wetland Centre.
What you can do yourself, and what needs us
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 makes our diagnosis quicker, and a photo of the display helps even more.
Never try to top up, release or handle refrigerant yourself. Under the F-gas rules, engineers need their own qualifications and the company must be certified, and refrigerant lines can cause cold burns. If you suspect a leak, switch the system off and call us.
Your questions about air source heat pumps in West Brompton
Is the heat pump grant available in West Brompton?
Yes, if the home and the heat pump meet the scheme’s rules: West Brompton is in England, where it applies. Air-to-water and ground source systems attract £7,500. Air-to-air gets £2,500, but only where it takes over from fossil-fuel heating and covers the whole home’s heating demand. You do not apply yourself: the MCS certified installer does, which is us.
Can you fit air conditioning in a London flat in West Brompton?
Often, yes, but the lease and the freeholder usually 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.
Do you protect the property while you work?
We put dust sheets over floors and furniture near the work first, and the area is kept tidy throughout. Before we leave, we clear up and run through the work with you.
How quickly will you reply?
The same working day. Then we agree a date that works for you, and you get a fixed price before any work goes ahead.
How long will it take to install a heat pump?
An installation takes a few days on site, depending on the cylinder, the radiators and the pipework involved. The survey lets us set a firm programme, so call 07833 053749 or use the quote form to arrange one.
Are my radiators big enough for a heat pump?
That depends on the room’s heat loss and the radiator’s size. We check them all during the survey, so the quote covers any changes.
Will you work on another installer’s system?
Yes. We start with a proper look and tell you honestly what we find, including any issues with how it was fitted. You get a fixed price before any work goes ahead.
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The process
There’s very little for you to do on the day. Just let us in and point us to the units, or to where they’ll be fitted, and the rest is down to us. Before we leave, the area is tidied and we explain what we’ve done. For a job in West Brompton, tell us about parking, permits and access to the building when you get in touch.
- We find out about your home and the heating you have now.
- A heat loss survey is carried out, room by room.
- The design covers the heat pump, emitters, hot water and outdoor unit.
- A fixed-price quote explains the cost, the grant position and the VAT.
- Installation, commissioning and MCS registration complete the job.
How to prepare
- Plan for pets to be kept clear during the visit
- Clear the space around the indoor unit, or where it will go
- Tell us about parking and loading
Ask for a quote
Some jobs can be priced from pictures, while others need a survey. Bigger systems, commercial sites and awkward pipe routes are normally surveyed on site. Either way, you get a fixed price before any work is booked.
Advice
Looking after your system
How well a system lasts depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Keep the outdoor unit clear all year
- Keep up with insulation and draught-proofing
- File the MCS certificate safely
If anything does not seem right after installation, phone us on 07833 053749 or drop us a line and we will look into it. Annual servicing helps keep the system working well.
Don’t cover radiators with furniture or heavy curtains so the heat can get into the room.
What a customer said
“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