Heating upgrades and heat pumps · London
Heating upgrades and heat pumps in Harrow
Social landlords in Harrow can use us to replace heating systems with minimum disruption to residents.
Heating upgrades and heat pumps in Harrow are carried out by our site teams and specialist subcontractors under our management, with photographs, notes and certificates on every job. The London Borough of Harrow still owns about 4,824 council homes here, alongside housing association stock.
Harrow at a glance
- Council
- London Borough of Harrow
- Region
- London
- Council homes
- Council-owned, managed by the council
- Approx. council homes
- 4,824 (2020)
- Housing standard
- Decent Homes Standard (England)
- Damp and mould timescales
- Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
- Population
- 252,338 (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 Harrow?
The London Borough of Harrow still owns council homes in Harrow and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. The latest published figure we found is about 4,824 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 Harrow?
- Air source heat pumps, cylinders and controls
- Radiator and emitter upgrades sized to the design
- Heating controls and smart thermostats
- 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 Harrow?
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 Harrow?
Our guide range for an air source heat pump in Harrow 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 Harrow
Does the London Borough of Harrow still own council homes?
The London Borough of Harrow still owns council homes in Harrow and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. The latest published figure we found is about 4,824 council homes (2020). Housing associations also own and manage social homes in the area, and we can work for both.
Do you also work near Harrow?
Yes. We take on heating upgrades and heat pumps across London, including Brent, Ealing, Watford and Barnet, and in every other UK nation.
Which housing standard applies in Harrow?
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.
Other works we carry out in Harrow
- Electrical remedial works and rewires
- Roofing and rainwater goods
- Fire door installation and remediation
- Whole-house retrofit
- Loft and cavity wall insulation
- Housing disrepair works
- Cyclical and external decoration
- Planned maintenance and Decent Homes works
- Kitchen replacement programmes
- Smoke, heat and CO alarm installation
- Communal area refurbishment
- Estate and external works