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Heating upgrades and heat pumps in Havering

We deliver heating upgrades and heat pump installations in social homes in Havering, confirming each engineer's registration or certification in writing before appointment.

Social landlords in Havering can appoint us for heating upgrades and heat pumps, from a single home to a programme. The London Borough of Havering still owns about 9,248 council homes here, alongside housing association stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.

Havering at a glance

Council: London Borough of Havering
Region: London
Council homes: Council-owned, managed by the council
Approx. council homes: 9,248 (2020)
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 260,651 (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 Havering?

The London Borough of Havering still owns council homes in Havering and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. The latest published figure we found is about 9,248 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 Havering?

Boiler and full system replacements
Air source heat pumps, cylinders and controls
Heating controls and smart thermostats
System flushing and commissioning
Removal of redundant appliances and flues

Heating upgrades and heat pumps in a social home

How do we deliver it?

Every heating job starts with confirming in writing who will do the work and what registration or certification they hold, and that paperwork goes into your handover pack.

Which rules apply in Havering?

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 Havering?

Our guide range for an air source heat pump in Havering 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 Havering

Does the London Borough of Havering still own council homes?

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

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

Do you also work near Havering?

Yes. We take on heating upgrades and heat pumps across London, including Barking and Dagenham, Redbridge, Brentwood and Thurrock, and in every other UK nation.