Kent · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in Arpinge
Looking for air source heat pumps in Arpinge? We look at the job first, give you a fixed-price quote and do the work at a time that suits you, finishing with proper records.
- Radiators that may be too small for a heat pump
- Checking eligibility for a heat pump grant
- No space for a hot water cylinder
About our air source heat pumps in Arpinge
Air source heat pumps collect heat from outdoor air and bring it inside, using electricity to drive the process. It works on the same principle as air conditioning, run the other way and the Energy Saving Trust notes that air-to-air heat pumps are sometimes referred to as air conditioning. Common call-outs are for ageing boilers that will need replacing and working out where a cylinder could go, on underfloor heating, homes heated by oil, LPG or gas and radiator systems.
In a place like Arpinge, some homes are listed, and permitted development does not cover listed buildings, so consent comes first.
Each manufacturer sets its own warranty period. For example, Daikin’s standard warranty on split air conditioning is 2 years, and its longer extensions apply to its air-to-water units only. For any other brand, we explain the manufacturer’s terms on your quote.
- Place
- Arpinge (CT18)
- Region
- Kent
- Replies
- Same working day
- Price
- Fixed after a survey or pictures
- Accreditations
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Prices
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Why act early in Arpinge
The 0% VAT rate on heat pumps in homes runs until 31 March 2027, then 5% applies. It’s a date to bear in mind when planning, though the right time also depends on your home and heating. A dirty or faulty system works harder and costs more to run.
What you pay reflects the actual work. That is why we look at the job first, from photos or on a survey, and the price is agreed before work begins.
Why people in Arpinge choose us
- Listed on Checkatrade
- 24/7 emergency line for breakdowns
- NICEIC approved electrical contractors
- Manufacturer’s warranty terms explained on your quote
Places near Arpinge
Also in Arpinge
How it works
Refrigerant work is done by qualified engineers working for an F-Gas certified company, and electrical work is done by us as NICEIC approved contractors. So on the day, you do not need a separate electrician for the electrical side. The work takes several days for an air-to-water system with a new cylinder, less for an air-to-air system. A note on how to find the property and where to park makes a visit to Arpinge easier.
- First we find out about the property, the heating you have now and what you are hoping for.
- A heat loss survey works out how much heat each room needs, and we look at the radiators, the cylinder space and where the outdoor unit could go.
- The price comes back fixed and in writing, with the grant and VAT shown line by line.
- Installation covers the outdoor unit, the indoor connections and the controls.
- Commissioning, MCS certification and a handover of the controls finish the job.
Before we arrive
- Let us know if the units are on a roof, a high wall or in a locked area
- Clear a path to the units and the space around them
- Make sure someone can let us in at the agreed time
Get a fixed-price quote
VAT is set out clearly on every quote, and the rate that applies to your job is stated. VAT can differ between homes and businesses and between kinds of work, so we confirm it on the quote. To get one, call us on 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier.
Related advice
Different systems, different jobs
Air-to-air heat pumps
A £2,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant is available for air-to-air only if it replaces the fossil-fuel heating and meets the full heating demand. It must be installed by an MCS certified installer and be in a home.
Air-to-water heat pumps
An air-to-water heat pump heats water for your radiators or underfloor heating and your hot water cylinder. It replaces the boiler as the main heat source and we install it to MCS standards.
Arpinge: your questions answered
Does sea air affect air conditioning in Arpinge?
It can, as Arpinge is within about 2 miles of the sea, where salt in the air is hard on coils and fixings. The outdoor unit position, its fixings and regular servicing all help near the sea.
Do you cover smaller places like Arpinge?
We do. Villages and hamlets get the same service as the bigger towns. A few photos and the postcode are enough to get things started.
Can you look at a system you didn’t fit?
Yes. We start with a proper look and tell you honestly what we find, including anything about the original installation that needs putting right. You get a fixed price before any work goes ahead.
Who has to arrange F-Gas leak checks?
Whoever operates the equipment, together with the technicians who service it. Larger systems need regular checks: at least every 12 months from 5 tCO2e and every 6 months from 50 tCO2e. We’ll work out which band applies to yours.
Is a heat pump permitted development?
That depends on your home and the unit’s position. Flats have different limits, conservation areas have extra conditions, and an Article 4 direction can remove the rights and we look at it during the survey.
Should I choose air-to-water or air-to-air?
Air-to-water heats radiators or underfloor heating and hot water; air-to-air heats rooms through indoor units and can cool them. Air-to-air does not heat hot water, and we explain which suits your home.
Will my radiators work with a heat pump?
The heat loss survey answers that, room by room. Rooms where the radiator is big enough stay as they are and any changes are in the quote.
Air source heat pumps around Arpinge
The coast is only about 2 miles from Arpinge. Near the coast, we choose the outdoor unit position with salt-laden wind in mind. About 47% of homes in the Arpinge area have been built since 2000, according to VOA council tax data, and Census 2021 figures found about 68% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. Better insulated, newer homes are often a good match for a heat pump. Detached and semi-detached houses typically have room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder.
If your home is listed, like Acrise Place about 2.1 miles north, listed building consent comes before any heat pump work. Live in one of the older houses around St Oswald's Church? Expect the survey to look closely at heat loss and at the building’s planning status.
Arpinge is about 1 mile south-west of Hawkinge, in Kent. Properties in Arpinge get the same service as everywhere we cover: a look at the job first, a fixed-price quote and written records at the end. In Kent alone we list 922 places and Arpinge is among them. Eastbourne is in our area too, around 43 miles away.
Here we cover the CT18 postcode area. Other places close to Arpinge include Hawkinge (1 mile north-east), Densole (2 miles north-east), Old Hawkinge (2 miles east), Swingfield Minnis (3 miles north-east) and Elham (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (12 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (8 miles east) and Deal (14 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Arpinge
We fit and service air conditioning in homes and premises around The Cat & Custard Pot pub. For rail, the closest station is Folkestone West station, roughly 1.7 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (2.2 miles south-east) and Folkestone Castle (1.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Arpinge includes Cheriton Hill.
Looking after your system
After the visit, a few habits help:
- Let the heat pump run steadily, as set up at handover
- Leave space around the outdoor unit
- Do not block radiators or indoor units with furniture
If anything does not seem right after installation, phone 07833 053749 or drop us a line and we will look into it. Annual servicing helps keep the system working well.
Keep insulation and draught-proofing in good order, as lower heat loss means the system has less to do.
What a customer said
“Office air con broke down in the July heatwave. Called at 8am, engineer was here by noon and fixed within 2 hours. Brilliant emergency response. They now hold the service contract for the whole building.”
James T., Crawley, office manager