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Heating upgrades and heat pumps in Lewisham

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

Heating upgrades and heat pumps in Lewisham 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 Lewisham still owns about 14,116 council homes here, alongside housing association stock.

Lewisham at a glance

Council: London Borough of Lewisham
Region: London
Council homes: Council-owned, managed by the council
Approx. council homes: 14,116 (2020)
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 305,309 (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 Lewisham?

The London Borough of Lewisham still owns council homes in Lewisham and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. The latest published figure we found is about 14,116 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 Lewisham?

Air source heat pumps, cylinders and controls
Radiator and emitter upgrades sized to the design
Heating controls and smart thermostats
System flushing and commissioning
Resident guidance on running the new system

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 Lewisham?

Gas work done for payment must be carried out by a member of the Gas Safe Register (Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998). Landlords must have each gas appliance and flue checked at least every 12 months and give the record to the tenant within 28 days.

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

What do heating upgrades and heat pumps cost in Lewisham?

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

Does the London Borough of Lewisham still own council homes?

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

Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in Lewisham 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 Lewisham?

Yes. We take on heating upgrades and heat pumps across London, including Southwark, Greenwich, Lambeth and Tower Hamlets, and in every other UK nation.