Kent · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Ashley, Kent
Need air source heat pumps in Ashley? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around you, then sign it off with written records.
- Planning and permitted development questions
- Finding a place for the outdoor unit
- Radiators that may be too small for a heat pump
How we handle air source heat pumps in Ashley
Air source heat pumps collect heat from outdoor air and bring it inside with electricity running the compressor and fans. It works on the same principle as air conditioning, run the other way, and air-to-air heat pumps are sometimes simply called air conditioning. If you’re dealing with a boiler that’s getting old and questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, we can help.
If your home in or near Ashley is heated by oil, LPG or electric heaters with no mains gas, an extra £1,500 is available through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme until March 2027.
Each manufacturer sets its own warranty period. Daikin, for example, gives a standard 2 years on split air conditioning, with longer extensions only on its air-to-water heat pumps. Whatever the brand, the manufacturer’s terms are explained on your quote.
- Where
- Ashley (CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Price guide
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Credentials
- NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified, MCS
- Price
- Fixed, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Why it’s worth doing now in Ashley
If the emitters can’t give out enough heat, some rooms won’t get warm enough. The survey picks this up before installation. For a village like Ashley, booking ahead lets us plan the trip properly.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why every job is looked at first, and the price is agreed before work begins.
Why us?
- One number for homes and businesses across London and the South East
- A reply the same working day
- Clear warranty information from the manufacturer
- Diagnosis first, then a fixed price
Read what air conditioning costs or our accreditations and certificates.
Signs you need air source heat pumps in Ashley
Extensions, renovations and loft conversions are a natural time to rethink the heating. Pipework, radiators and space for a cylinder are easier to plan while work is going on.
If any of these sounds familiar, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Questions about listed buildings or conservation areas
- Working out where a cylinder could go
- A boiler that is getting old
Period properties close to East Studdal Church Hall can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first.
What to look for in a quote
- Which VAT rate the quote uses, and why
- What’s in the price and what isn’t
- What happens if the job turns out to be different on the day
Managing agents and facilities teams in Ashley
Under the GB F-gas rules, responsibility for leak checks is shared between whoever operates the equipment and the engineers who work on it. Where a building is let or managed, the lease or contract should make clear who looks after the system and we are happy to deal with whoever it is.
Whether it’s one property or many, you get the same standard: diagnosis, a fixed price, access agreed with the people on site and paperwork at the end.
Homes in Ashley and heat pumps
Census 2021 figures found about 85% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. Houses usually have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder.
Walmer Castle lies about 4.3 miles east. Owners of listed homes need consent before a heat pump is fitted, so it’s one of our first questions.
Ashley is about 4 miles north of Dover, in Kent. Whether you are in the middle of Ashley or further out, we cover air source heat pumps, from a single room to a whole building. Ashley is one of 922 towns, villages and districts in Kent where we work. For properties nearby, see our Eastbourne page (52 miles or so).
That includes properties on Chapel Lane, Northdowns Close and Waldershare Road and nearby roads. Jobs in CT15 are looked at, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. If you’re just outside Ashley, we cover Studdal (1 mile north-east), East Studdal (1 mile north-east), West Langdon (1 mile south-east), Sutton (2 miles east) and Church Whitfield (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (11 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north), Dover (4 miles south) and Folkestone (10 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Ashley
The nearest railway station is Martin Mill station, roughly 2.4 miles south-east. A little further out are Walmer Castle (4.3 miles east) and Buckland Hospital (4.1 miles south).
Towns and villages near Ashley
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FAQs for Ashley
Will you come out to Ashley?
We do. Villages and hamlets get the same service as the bigger towns. Send a few details and photos, and we reply the same working day.
Is planning permission needed for a heat pump in Ashley?
It depends on the property. A conservation area takes in the middle of Ashley. Heat pumps on houses are often permitted development, but listed buildings need consent and conservation areas restrict outdoor units facing a road. Where it’s needed, we check with Dover council, which is typically the planning authority for Ashley.
How much does an air source heat pump cost?
For air-to-water, it’s £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes) before any Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant. Air-to-air systems are priced after a survey, with the VAT confirmed on your quote.
Who is responsible for leak checks?
The operator of the equipment, working with qualified engineers. Systems below 5 tCO2e fall outside the set leak check intervals, while larger ones need checks at least every 12 months, or every 6 months from 50 tCO2e. We will work out which band applies to yours.
Can you set up regular servicing?
Yes. We offer maintenance contracts, set at the interval the system and the manufacturer’s terms need. Each visit is recorded and F-Gas records kept where they apply.
Will my radiators work with a heat pump?
Some radiators may be fine as they are, and some may need to be larger. Heat pumps run at lower flow temperatures, so radiators give out less heat so we check every radiator against the room’s heat loss.
Can I do any of the installation myself?
Anything that involves the refrigerant needs an F-Gas qualified engineer from a certified company. That’s the law, not just our preference, and manufacturers expect it for their warranty too. We can quote for the whole job, from supply to commissioning.
What happens on the day
Anything involving refrigerant is handled by F-Gas qualified engineers, as the law requires, and electrical work is done by us as NICEIC approved contractors. On the day, both are in the same hands. 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 Ashley easier.
- First we find out about the property, the heating you have now and what you are hoping for.
- The survey measures heat loss room by room and looks at radiators, hot water and the best spot for the outdoor unit.
- A fixed-price quote follows, setting out the system, any grant that applies and the VAT.
- We fit the outdoor unit and connect it to the heating, hot water and controls.
- The system is commissioned and registered under MCS, and we show you how to use it.
Preparing for the visit
- Plan for pets to be kept clear during the visit
- Give us access to the outside wall, roof or yard where the outdoor unit sits
- Mention any managing agent or landlord rules we need to follow
Get a fixed-price quote
For air source heat pumps in Ashley, call 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier. Let us know the type of property and what you need, plus some pictures if they’re to hand. We reply the same working day.
Advice
A customer’s words
“Excellent service from start to finish. Two wall-mounted units installed in our home. Clean, tidy work: they protected all the floors and left no mess. The systems work brilliantly. Would highly recommend.”
Sarah M., East Grinstead