Highgate's conservation status worries many homeowners considering an air source heat pump. The good news: in most cases, an external heat pump unit can be installed under permitted development rights even within the Highgate Conservation Area, provided it meets size and positioning requirements.
Listed buildings are the exception. If your N6 property is listed, you will need listed building consent before installation, and our MCS certified installers confirm exactly what is required before you commit to anything.
The £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant makes the economics compelling. For a typical Highgate home, the grant is deducted from your installation cost rather than claimed back, and our installers manage the complete Ofgem application on your behalf.
Proper design matters in period homes. Radiator sizing, hot water cylinders and pipework all need to suit a heat pump's lower flow temperatures. Trade Response introduces one certified installer who designs the system for your specific property — and your concierge stays with the project from survey to commissioning.