Heating upgrades and heat pumps · London
Heating upgrades and heat pumps in Camden
Social landlords in Camden can use us to replace heating systems with minimum disruption to residents.
We take on heating upgrades and heat pumps in Camden for the London Borough of Camden, housing associations and supported housing providers, managing every trade ourselves and working to the timescales in your order. The London Borough of Camden still owns about 23,226 council homes here, alongside housing association stock.
Camden at a glance
- Council
- London Borough of Camden
- Region
- London
- Council homes
- Council-owned, managed by the council
- Approx. council homes
- 23,226 (2020)
- Housing standard
- Decent Homes Standard (England)
- Damp and mould timescales
- Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
- Population
- 279,516 (2020 estimate)
- Regional price factor
- 1.22 (VOA 2026)
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 Camden?
The London Borough of Camden still owns council homes in Camden and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. The latest published figure we found is about 23,226 council homes (2020). Housing associations also own and manage social homes in the area, and we can work for both.
What do we cover in Camden?
- Boiler and full system replacements
- Air source heat pumps, cylinders and controls
- Radiator and emitter upgrades sized to the design
- Removal of redundant appliances and flues
- Resident guidance on running the new system
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 Camden?
Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund Wave 3 (£1.29bn for 2025–2028, plus up to £295m more for 2026/27) requires delivery under PAS 2035/2030, TrustMark-registered installers and, for heat pumps and solar, MCS certification. The fund is closed to new applications.
Decent Homes Standard (England) · More about heating upgrades and heat pumps
What do heating upgrades and heat pumps cost in Camden?
Our guide range for an air source heat pump in Camden is £12,200–£17,100 per home. That is the UK range of £10,000–£14,000 (published figure) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 1.22 (VOA Rating Cost Guide 2026: inner London 1.17–1.32, outer London 1.08–1.26); 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 Camden
Does the London Borough of Camden still own council homes?
The London Borough of Camden still owns council homes in Camden and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. The latest published figure we found is about 23,226 council homes (2020). Housing associations also own and manage social homes in the area, and we can work for both.
Which housing standard applies in Camden?
Social homes in England must meet the Decent Homes Standard, enforced through the Regulator of Social Housing's Safety and Quality Standard. A reformed standard, confirmed in January 2026, must be met by 2035 at the latest.
Can you take on heating upgrades and heat pumps in Camden as a subcontractor?
Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in Camden can engage us as a tier-2 subcontractor for heating upgrades and heat pumps, working under their systems and their client's specification.
Other works we carry out in Camden
- Estate and external works
- External wall insulation
- Electrical remedial works and rewires
- Planned maintenance and Decent Homes works
- Fire stopping and compartmentation
- Roofing and rainwater goods
- Aids and adaptations
- Whole-house retrofit
- Bathroom replacement programmes
- Communal area refurbishment
- Responsive repairs
- Housing disrepair works