Air-to-air heat pumps in Harlow
The East of England is one of the sunniest and driest parts of the UK, which makes glazed rooms and lofts hard to keep cool. We size every heat pump in Harlow for a cold winter day, then check the cooling side is right for summer.
Ask at your Harlow survey whether the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant could apply to your home. Harlow lies roughly 31 miles from Southend-on-Sea, and we cover it as part of Essex. Coverage includes CM17 and CM18.
Prices in Harlow
Air-to-air heat pumps in Harlow typically come in at £3,295–£12,795 for 2–5 rooms including VAT, based on East of England rates. The East of England is one of the dearer parts of the UK for trades, which shows in the range. Concealed pipework, access equipment for high walls and any electrical work are what push prices towards the upper figure. As an example, the Small home option (three or four rooms heated and cooled) would typically be £4,995–£8,345 here.
Two rooms
Living room and main bedroom on one outdoor unit.
Small home
Three or four rooms heated and cooled.
Whole home
Five or more rooms, sized to replace the existing heating.
Prices are shown before any Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant. The £2,500 air-to-air grant applies only to eligible homes in England and Wales, using an MCS-certified heat pump installed by an MCS-certified installer, who applies for the grant and deducts it from the price. We confirm eligibility, and which installer applies, before you commit.
Guide prices show VAT at 20%. HMRC treats most fixed air conditioners and air-to-air heat pumps installed in homes as energy-saving materials, zero-rated until 31 March 2027 when we supply and fit them. If your installation qualifies, your quote shows 0% VAT and a lower price. Servicing, repairs, cleaning and controls are charged at 20%.
Planning and permissions
Since 29 May 2025, England's permitted development rules allow larger outdoor units (up to 1.5 m³) and no longer require a 1 m gap to the boundary, provided the MCS 020(a) noise check is met. Listed buildings and pitched-roof installs still need permission.
If your home in Harlow is replacing fossil fuel or electric heating, and no gas, oil or LPG boiler stays in use, an MCS-certified air-to-air heat pump may qualify for the £2,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, which the MCS-certified installer claims and deducts from the price.
The survey
On a survey in Harlow the engineer looks at room size, glazing, the route for pipes and drains, the electrics and where the outdoor unit can sit quietly, then the written quote follows. A survey in Harlow usually takes one to two hours. We measure the rooms, check the walls and the consumer unit, agree the outdoor unit position with you and photograph the pipe routes.
What is included
What a job in Harlow covers:
- Outdoor unit placed for airflow and noise compliance
- Indoor units sized for winter heating, not just cooling
- Pressure test, vacuum and commissioning
- Free survey with a room-by-room heat-loss calculation
- Grant eligibility check for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
Nearby
If you are just outside Harlow, we also work in Hoddesdon (5 miles), Bishops Stortford (7 miles) and Waltham Abbey (8 miles). See all services in Harlow or air-to-air heat pumps across Essex.