- Area
- Greater London
- Postcode district
- SE6
- Nation
- England
- Guide price
- From £130 inc VAT
- Visit
- Rate agreed in advance
Heat pump servicing in Catford: what to expect
Aftercare matters as much as installation. For a heat pump in Catford the visit checks the outdoor unit, the water circuit and the controls, and the engineer explains any settings that would help the system run more efficiently.
Service visits in Catford include unvented cylinder safety checks alongside the heat pump itself. If a heat pump in Catford has not been serviced for a while, the first visit includes a full check of settings and pressures.
An annual service keeps a heat pump running efficiently, catches small faults early and is often a condition of the manufacturer's warranty.
- Landlords who need dated service records for each property
- Heat pumps installed by another company that need a new servicing arrangement
- Homes where running costs have crept up or rooms feel cooler than before
What's included
- Magnetic filter and strainer clean, with system pressure topped up
- Expansion vessel, pressure relief and water quality checks
- Refrigerant circuit checks on split systems by an F-gas certified engineer
- Controls and error log check, with settings adjusted where needed
- Cleaning of the outdoor unit coil, fan area and condensate drain
Homes in Catford and across Greater London can book servicing at a time of year that suits them, ideally before winter.
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 Catford quote.
Heat pump servicing costs around Catford
These are guide prices including VAT. The rate for your visit in Catford is confirmed before we book it, and any repair is priced in writing before parts are ordered.
| Visit | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Annual heat pump service | £130–£280 |
| Fault-finding visit (first hour) | £100–£200 |
Inc VAT. The rate for your visit is confirmed before booking.
Winter daylight and heating in Catford
On the shortest day Catford gets about 7 hours 50 minutes of daylight, and the winter sun reaches only around 15° above the horizon at noon. Winters this far south are milder than in most of the UK, which helps a heat pump run at low flow temperatures for much of the season.
How a visit works in Catford
- Book a service and tell us roughly how old the system is.
- An engineer visits your Catford home and works through the service checklist.
- You receive a written record of the service and any recommendations.
- If a repair is needed, it is priced in writing before any work goes ahead.
Heat pump servicing in Catford: questions
How often should a heat pump in Catford be serviced?
Once a year is the usual recommendation, and many manufacturers make annual servicing a condition of the warranty. Check your warranty terms for the exact requirement.
What should I check before booking a visit in Catford?
Note any error code on the controller, check the system pressure gauge if you have one, and make sure the outdoor unit is clear of leaves or snow. Photos of the unit and controller help.
Do you also cover Lewisham?
Yes. We arrange heat pump servicing and repairs in Lewisham, which is about a mile north of Catford, and across Greater London.
Can you service a split system?
Yes. Split systems have refrigerant pipes running between the outdoor unit and an indoor unit, and checks on that refrigerant circuit must be done by an F-gas certified engineer. We arrange the service so a suitably certified engineer attends. The water side, controls and cylinder are checked in the same visit, just as on a monobloc system.
How much does a heat pump service cost?
An annual heat pump service has a guide price of £120–£250, including VAT. Where your price sits depends on the type of system, whether it is a split system needing refrigerant checks and whether an unvented cylinder is included. Any parts or repairs found during the service are explained and priced before any work goes ahead.