Heating upgrades and heat pumps · South East
Heating upgrades and heat pumps in Runnymede
Heating programmes in Runnymede range from end-of-life boiler swaps to heat pumps in retrofit projects. We price and deliver both.
Social landlords in Runnymede can appoint us for heating upgrades and heat pumps, from a single home to a programme. Runnymede Borough Council still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.
Runnymede at a glance
- Council
- Runnymede Borough Council
- Region
- South East
- County
- Surrey
- Council homes
- Council-owned, managed by the council
- Housing standard
- Decent Homes Standard (England)
- Damp and mould timescales
- Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
- Population
- 90,327 (2020 estimate)
- Regional price factor
- 1.10 (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 Runnymede?
Runnymede Borough Council still owns council homes in Runnymede and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. Housing associations also own and manage social homes in the area, and we can work for both.
What do we cover in Runnymede?
- Air source heat pumps, cylinders and controls
- Heating controls and smart thermostats
- System flushing and commissioning
- 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 Runnymede?
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 Runnymede?
Our guide range for an air source heat pump in Runnymede is £11,000–£15,400 per home. That is the UK range of £10,000–£14,000 (published figure) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 1.10 (VOA Rating Cost Guide 2026: 1.05–1.15); 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 Runnymede
Does Runnymede Borough Council still own council homes?
Runnymede Borough Council still owns council homes in Runnymede and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. Housing associations also own and manage social homes in the area, and we can work for both.
Which housing standard applies in Runnymede?
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.
Do you also work near Runnymede?
Yes. We take on heating upgrades and heat pumps across the South East, including Spelthorne, Woking, Surrey Heath and Elmbridge, and in every other UK nation.
Other works we carry out in Runnymede
- Roofing and rainwater goods
- Fire door installation and remediation
- Cyclical and external decoration
- Smoke, heat and CO alarm installation
- External wall insulation
- Brickwork, pointing and render repairs
- Supported and sheltered housing refurbishment
- Whole-house retrofit
- Housing disrepair works
- Damp and mould remediation
- Responsive repairs
- Fire stopping and compartmentation