Heating upgrades and heat pumps · East of England

Heating upgrades and heat pumps in East Hertfordshire

Social landlords in East Hertfordshire can use us to replace heating systems with minimum disruption to residents.

Social landlords in East Hertfordshire can appoint us for heating upgrades and heat pumps, from a single home to a programme. Most social homes in East Hertfordshire belong to housing associations after the council transferred its stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.

East Hertfordshire at a glance

Council: East Hertfordshire District Council
Region: East of England
County: Hertfordshire
Council homes: Transferred to housing associations
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 151,786 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 1.04 (our estimate)

Council housing status from Housing Revenue Account records (MHCLG and the 2012 HRA list, updated for later transfers) and council publications, checked October 2026. Population: ONS 2020 mid-year estimate.

Who owns the social homes in East Hertfordshire?

Most social homes in East Hertfordshire are owned by housing associations, following the transfer of the council's homes to housing association ownership. East Hertfordshire District Council remains the strategic housing authority, with duties on homelessness and housing need.

What do we cover in East Hertfordshire?

Boiler and full system replacements
Air source heat pumps, cylinders and controls
Radiator and emitter upgrades sized to the design
System flushing and commissioning
Removal of redundant appliances and flues

Heating upgrades and heat pumps in a social home

How do we deliver it?

Residents get a short, plain-English explanation of their new controls, and a phone number to call if something does not feel right in the first weeks.

Which rules apply in East Hertfordshire?

Replacement windows, heating systems and some electrical work are controlled under the Building Regulations. In higher-risk buildings (18 metres or 7 storeys and above, with two or more homes), building work needs Building Safety Regulator approval before it starts unless it is exempt.

Decent Homes Standard (England) · More about heating upgrades and heat pumps

What do heating upgrades and heat pumps cost in East Hertfordshire?

Our guide range for an air source heat pump in East Hertfordshire is £10,400–£14,550 per home. That is the UK range of £10,000–£14,000 (published figure) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 1.04 (our own estimate); figures are before VAT where the source states it. Every job is priced after survey; specification, access and the condition of the homes will move the figure.

Questions about heating upgrades and heat pumps in East Hertfordshire

Does East Hertfordshire District Council still own council homes?

Do you also work near East Hertfordshire?

Yes. We take on heating upgrades and heat pumps across the East of England, including Stevenage, Harlow, Broxbourne and North Hertfordshire, and in every other UK nation.

Can you take on heating upgrades and heat pumps in East Hertfordshire as a subcontractor?

Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in East Hertfordshire can engage us as a tier-2 subcontractor for heating upgrades and heat pumps, working under their systems and their client's specification.