- Area
- Greater London
- Postcode district
- KT1
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Surbiton, Teddington, New Malden
We cover Kingston upon Thames and nearby Surbiton, Teddington and the rest of Greater London. A heat pump is a whole-system change, so the survey looks at radiators, pipework, the hot water cylinder and the best spot for the outdoor unit.
Heat pump services in Kingston upon Thames
All services in Kingston upon Thames:
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 Kingston upon Thames 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 Kingston upon Thames
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 Kingston upon Thames 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.
Winter daylight and heating in Kingston upon Thames
Kingston upon Thames sees roughly 7 hours 50 minutes of daylight in late December against 16 hours 37 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 Kingston upon Thames: questions
Do you cover Surbiton as well as Kingston upon Thames?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Surbiton, which is about a mile south of Kingston upon Thames, and across Greater London.
How long does installation take in Kingston upon Thames?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for a Kingston upon Thames home states the expected time.
What size heat pump does a Kingston upon Thames home need?
It depends on the heat loss, not the postcode. As a rough guide, a 3 bedroom semi often needs 6–9 kW, but the room-by-room survey sets the actual size for your Kingston upon Thames home.
Can you service a heat pump in Kingston upon Thames that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Kingston upon Thames, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.