- Area
- Greater London
- Postcode district
- RM11
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Upminster, Romford, Dagenham
Homes in Hornchurch and the wider RM11 district can book a free survey for installation enquiries. Nearby we also cover Upminster (about 2 miles east) and Romford.
Heat pump services in Hornchurch
All services in Hornchurch:
Grants and rules for heat pumps in England
In England the Boiler Upgrade Scheme gives £7,500 towards an air source heat pump (£9,000 if it replaces oil or LPG, from 21 July 2026 to 31 March 2027), and since 28 April 2026 a valid EPC is no longer needed. The grant is applied for by the MCS-certified installer and shown as a deduction on your Hornchurch quote.
Installing heat pumps is zero-rated for VAT across the UK until 31 March 2027. Since 29 May 2025, permitted development in England allows up to two air source heat pumps on a house, each up to 1.5 m³, with no blanket 1 m boundary rule — the installation must still meet the MCS planning standards, including the noise check. Listed buildings, flats and some conservation-area positions need extra consent, which we check at survey.
Heat pump guide prices in Hornchurch
The ranges below are typical installed prices for homes in Greater London, including VAT. A survey sets the exact figure, because two similar-looking houses in Hornchurch can need quite different radiators and pipework.
| Home | Typical size | Installed guide price | After £7,500 grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 bedroom flat or small terrace | 4–5 kW | £10,650–£14,000 | £3,150–£6,500 |
| 2–3 bedroom terrace or semi | 5–7 kW | £11,750–£15,100 | £4,250–£7,600 |
| 3 bedroom semi or small detached | 6–9 kW | £13,450–£17,350 | £5,950–£9,850 |
| 4 bedroom detached | 8–12 kW | £15,700–£20,150 | £8,200–£12,650 |
| 5+ bedroom or larger older house | 11–16 kW | £18,500–£25,200 | £11,000–£17,700 |
Installed, inc VAT: unit, cylinder, controls, minor pipework and commissioning.
How long is the heating season in Hornchurch?
Hornchurch sees roughly 7 hours 49 minutes of daylight in late December against 16 hours 39 minutes in June. Milder southern winters suit heat pumps well, though the system is still sized for a cold snap rather than an average day.
Heat pumps in Hornchurch: questions
Do you cover Upminster as well as Hornchurch?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Upminster, which is about 2 miles east of Hornchurch, and across Greater London.
Can you service a heat pump in Hornchurch that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Hornchurch, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.
Where would the outdoor unit go on a Hornchurch house?
Usually at the side or rear, on a level base with space around it for airflow and servicing, away from bedroom windows where possible. The surveyor checks positions at your Hornchurch home.
How soon can you survey a home in Hornchurch?
Survey dates depend on how busy installers are in Greater London. We offer the next available dates when you enquire and confirm them in writing.