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Heat pump installation in Widmore, Greater London
Heat pump installation, in Widmore and nearby. Call for a fixed-price quote, and we will reply the same working day.
- Deciding on the outdoor unit position
- Ageing boilers that will need replacing
- Planning and permitted development questions
Air source heat pumps in Widmore, 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. Guesswork leads to systems that are too big or too small. The work covers homes heated by oil, LPG or gas, radiator systems and air-to-air heat pumps, and people most often call us about questions about where the outdoor unit can go and questions about listed buildings or conservation areas.
Homes in Widmore are often flats and terraces, where outside space is limited, which affects which heat pump suits. An air-to-water system needs space outside and typically a hot water cylinder inside, while an air-to-air system needs less space.
Refrigerant work is written up in the F-Gas records: what was done, the refrigerant type and any amount added or recovered. Keep the records with the manual and the warranty documents, as a manufacturer or a future engineer may ask to see them.
- Place
- Widmore (BR1, BR2, BR7)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Costs
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Quote
- Fixed after a survey or pictures
- Approvals
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Heat pumps in Widmore: local notes
London homes can be short of space for an outdoor unit and cylinder, which affects the choice of heat pump.
For a home near Bickley station, the survey looks at whether an air-to-water or air-to-air heat pump suits better.
Widmore is about 1 mile east of Bromley, in Greater London. Whether you’re in the middle of Widmore or further out, we cover air source heat pumps, from small jobs to large ones. Our area takes in 764 places across Greater London, large and small.
The closest recent job we can point to from Widmore was on Westmoreland Road, Bromley (BR2), about 1 mile west: installing a Mitsubishi Electric multi-split system serving the master bedroom, second bedroom and living room.
Golf Road, The Avenue and Canon Road and the roads off them are all inside our area. We cover every part of BR1, BR2 and BR7 and the roads nearby. Neighbouring places we cover include Bickley (1 mile north), Elmstead (1 mile north), Chislehurst (1 mile north-east), Bromley (1 mile west) and Sundridge (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (9 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west) and Kensington (13 miles north-west).
What’s near Widmore
Typical jobs here are in properties near Bird In Hand Public House, St George's and Jubilee Country Park. Widmore has its own railway station: Bickley station. Nearby you’ll also find Bridgeways Day Hospital (1 mile south) and The Mall (1.3 miles west). Not far away are Summer Hill and The Tarn.
Pricing air source heat pumps in Widmore
The diagnosis comes before the price. The main factors are:
- The condition of any existing system
- How far the pipework has to run, and where
- The equipment or parts the job needs
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 go through it with you.
What to send for a quote
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. The most useful are:
- Wide photos of the room or the existing unit
- The address and the type of property
- The outdoor side of the property, including any roof or flat area
If you need air source heat pumps in Widmore, call us on 07833 053749 or use the quote form. Let us know the type of property and what you need, plus some pictures if they’re to hand. Enquiries get a reply the same working day.
How it works
The first job on site is protection: dust sheets over floors and furniture near the work and nothing is moved without asking you. Then the electrics are made safe and the work begins. The work on site takes a few days on site, depending on the cylinder, the radiators and the pipework involved, and we clear up before we go. In a London area like Widmore, parking and access are worth sorting out before the day.
- First we talk through the property and the current system.
- A heat loss survey is carried out, room by room.
- We design the system, check the radiators and cylinder and look at the outdoor unit position.
- Cost, grant and VAT appear on one fixed-price quote.
- Installation, commissioning and MCS registration complete the job.
How to prepare
- Let us know where the consumer unit is
- Move furniture away from the wall where we will be working
- Keep pets and children away from the work area
Getting a price
Getting a quote is straightforward. Call or email with a few details and we will come back to you the same working day. If we need to see the property first, we book a survey at a time that works for you.
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What air conditioning won’t do
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what this work cannot put right:
- Any gas work on the existing boiler
- Grants for hybrid systems or replacements of low-carbon systems
- Getting planning permission or listed building consent on your behalf
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Where we work
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Underfloor heating
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Hot water cylinders
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Radiator systems
What else we do in Widmore
What we’re called out for in Widmore
When a home is being extended or renovated, it’s a good moment to look at heat pumps. Pipework, radiators and space for a cylinder are easier to plan while work is going on.
Any of these is worth a proper look:
- A boiler that’s getting old
- Questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
- Deciding on the outdoor unit position
Live in one of the older houses around Church of St George? Expect the survey to look closely at heat loss and at the building’s planning status.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the manufacturer’s warranty depends on regular servicing
- Whether anyone has checked the property or the system first
- Which VAT rate the quote uses, and why
Widmore questions
Does the Boiler Upgrade Scheme cover homes in Widmore?
Yes, the scheme covers homes in England, including Widmore, if they qualify. It gives £7,500 towards an air-to-water or ground source heat pump, or £2,500 towards an air-to-air heat pump that replaces the fossil-fuel heating and meets the whole home’s heating need. We hold MCS certification, so the application is ours to make for you.
Do I need permission to put air conditioning in my flat in Widmore?
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 has to arrange F-Gas leak checks?
Responsibility is shared between the operator, typically whoever owns or controls the equipment, and the service technicians. The interval depends on the refrigerant charge, measured in tonnes of CO2 equivalent: at least every 12 months from 5 tCO2e, and every 6 months from 50 tCO2e.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, 24/7. When you call, tell us the make, what’s happening and any error code, and we will advise on what to do next.
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 a legal requirement, and manufacturers expect it for their warranty too. We’re happy to quote for the full job, supply to commissioning.
Is the equipment covered by a warranty?
Warranty comes from the manufacturer and depends on the brand and product. For instance, Daikin’s standard warranty on split air conditioning is 2 years and we explain the terms for your brand on the quote.
When will I hear back?
The same working day. After that, we agree a survey, diagnosis or installation date that suits you, and you get a fixed price before any work goes ahead.
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