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Air-to-air heat pumps in London

From a single room to a whole floor: air-to-air heat pumps in London, planned around your trading hours.

  • Free site survey and fixed written quote
  • Unit sizes, refrigerant and price set out in writing
  • Work planned around your opening hours

How much does an air-to-air heat pump cost in London?

Our guide range in London is £2,095–£5,050 per zone before VAT; a typical job (shop or office heated and cooled by 2–4 units) is £5,695–£17,295 plus VAT. The fixed price follows a free survey.

An air-to-air heat pump takes heat from the outside air and releases it indoors as warm air — the same equipment as reverse-cycle air conditioning, sized and set up for heating.

Our coverage in London

We cover all of London, including Brent, Islington, Bexley, Barking and Sutton. Each town below has its own page with local guide prices.

Postcode districts we cover include BR1, E16, EN5, N16, SE7, SW8, W1 and WC2R. Buildings across London range from converted period offices to modern units with deep ceiling voids, so we measure each site rather than relying on a standard package.

What is included

  • Heat loss and heat gain assessment
  • Units selected for low-temperature heating output
  • Outdoor units positioned for air flow and defrost drainage
  • Controls with schedules and set-back temperatures
  • Commissioning and handover

Local guide prices for London

These guide prices are adjusted for London, where labour and access costs run about 28% above the UK guide.

Air-to-air heat pumps guide prices, London
ItemGuide price (ex VAT)Inc VATBasis
Wall-mounted heat pump unit£2,095–£3,795£2,514–£4,554per zone
Cassette heat pump unit£3,150–£5,050£3,780–£6,060per zone
Floor-standing console unit£2,500–£4,395£3,000–£5,274per zone
Removal of old electric heaters£60–£160£72–£192per heater

Ex VAT, supply and install.

From enquiry to handover in London

  1. Heat loss survey

    We assess fabric, glazing and ventilation to size for winter as well as summer.

  2. Design

    Units are chosen for their heating output at low outdoor temperatures, not just their cooling rating.

  3. Install

    Outdoor units go where defrost water can drain safely and air flow is not restricted. We keep work areas in London screened and tidy at the end of each day.

  4. Set controls

    Schedules and set-backs are configured so the system heats efficiently.

What to think about in London

Building fabric

Draughty or poorly insulated premises need more heating capacity; simple draught-proofing can reduce the size needed.

Working hours

Most London businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.

Air direction

Warm air rises, so units are set to direct air down when heating.

Shared buildings

In multi-let buildings, roof space, risers and plant areas are often controlled by a managing agent. We work to their permits and method-statement requirements.

Types of premises we cover in London

  • Salons and spas: comfortable salons and treatment rooms despite dryers, lamps and steam.
  • Retail and shops: comfortable shop floors, stockrooms and entrances, even with the door open.

In England, systems holding 5 tonnes CO2 equivalent of refrigerant or more fall under GB F-gas rules, with regular leak checks and records; buildings with more than 12 kW of air conditioning in total also need a periodic energy inspection.

FAQs for London

How much does an air-to-air heat pump cost in London?

Guide prices in London run from about £2,095 to £5,050 per zone, plus VAT. A typical job (shop or office heated and cooled by 2–4 units) costs £5,695–£17,295 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.

Do you also cover Surrey, Hertfordshire and Essex?

Yes. Alongside London, we also cover Surrey, Hertfordshire and Essex. Each has its own page with local guide prices.

Can air conditioning really heat a building?

Yes. Reverse-cycle air conditioning is a heat pump. Sized for heating, it can be the main heat source for many commercial premises.

Will we still need other heating?

Often not, but in some buildings a small back-up for the coldest days is sensible. We advise at survey.

Need air-to-air heat pumps in London?

Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.

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