Kent · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installers in Boughton Aluph
Heat pump installation, in Boughton Aluph and nearby. Ask us for a fixed-price quote, and we will reply the same working day.
- Questions about where the outdoor unit can go
- Plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump
- No space for a hot water cylinder
How we handle air source heat pumps in Boughton Aluph
Air-to-water heat pumps heat your hot water through a cylinder. If you have a combi boiler and no cylinder, the survey looks at where one could go. With air-to-air, hot water has to come from something else. The work covers air-to-water heat pumps, homes heated by oil, LPG or gas and radiator systems, and common reasons people get in touch are finding a place for the outdoor unit and deciding which kind of heat pump suits the home.
If your home in or near Boughton Aluph 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, on top of the £7,500.
Equipment warranty comes from the manufacturer, on its own terms, and we explain those terms on your quote. Terms differ from brand to brand, and we’re happy to talk you through them.
- Place
- Boughton Aluph (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Certified
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Typical price
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
The process
We book the visit for a day and time that suit you, and we let you know if plans need to move. When we arrive, we check the job against the survey or the photos you sent. If something is different, we talk it through with you before carrying on. From there, the work takes anything from a couple of days for air-to-air to the best part of a week for air-to-water with radiator changes. Photos of the room and the outside of the property help us plan a visit to Boughton Aluph.
- First, a chat about the property and your goals for the heating.
- The survey checks heat loss, emitters, hot water and the outdoor unit position.
- We recommend air-to-water or air-to-air and check the grant position.
- We install the heat pump and connect it up.
- After commissioning, you get the MCS certificate and a handover.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where the consumer unit is
- Tell us about parking and loading
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, high walls or locked plant areas
Get a fixed-price quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: the room or the existing unit, the outside wall or roof where the outdoor unit sits or would go, and the label on any existing unit. Tell us the address and what you need, and many jobs can be priced from that.
Advice
Air source heat pumps around Boughton Aluph
About 65% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to the 2021 Census. Houses normally have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder. The middle of Boughton Aluph is part of a conservation area. About 11 listed entries lie within half a mile of central Boughton Aluph, Church of All Saints (grade I) among them. That affects heat pumps: listed buildings need consent, and conservation areas limit where the outdoor unit can go under permitted development. Where needed, we check with Ashford council, usually the planning authority here.
Historic houses such as Godinton House, about 4.2 miles south-west, are a reminder that listed homes need consent before a heat pump goes in.
Boughton Aluph is about 4 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. Across the TN25 area, our engineers can take on air source heat pumps. In Kent alone we list 922 places, and Boughton Aluph is one. You can also see our page for Eastbourne, about 39 miles away.
Jobs in TN25 are looked at, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover Boughton Corner (1 mile east), Kempe's Corner (1 mile south), Wye (1 mile south-east), Brook (3 miles south-east) and Hassell Street (4 miles east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (4 miles south-west), Canterbury (9 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west) and Folkestone (13 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Boughton Aluph
Locally, jobs take us to houses, flats and workplaces close to Flying Horse Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Wye station, roughly 1 mile south-east. Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (3.7 miles south) and Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.9 miles north-east). Not far away are Hatch Park.
What we are called out for in Boughton Aluph
Many enquiries start with a question about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme. Whether you can get the grant depends on your home and the scheme conditions, so we check before you commit.
The things we’re asked about most are:
- Plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump
- Checking whether planning permission is needed
- A boiler that’s getting old
Older homes near All Saints’ Church may need extra checks for planning and heat loss before a heat pump is designed.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the price is fixed or an estimate
- If the quote is based on a survey, photos or a diagnosis
- What records you get at the end
Also near Boughton Aluph
What else we do in Boughton Aluph
What affects the quote in Boughton Aluph
Jobs vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- The electrical supply and whether a new circuit is needed
- The condition of any existing system
- The size of the job
Height, access and the distance between the indoor and outdoor units all affect the cost. Each of those is built into the quote, and the price is fixed before we start.
What we need to know
To help us quote quickly, send us:
- Where the property is and what kind of building it is
- A photo of the consumer unit with the cover closed
- The outdoor side of the property, including any roof or flat area
Want a quote for air source heat pumps? Please phone us on 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form with a few details about the property. We will talk you through the options and give you a fixed-price quote before you commit to anything.
Different systems, different jobs
VAT on heat pumps
Installing an air source heat pump in a home is zero-rated until 31 March 2027, then 5%, under HMRC Notice 708/6. It doesn’t apply to businesses.
Outdoor unit position and planning
Permitted development conditions in England include an outdoor unit of no more than 1.5 m³ and must meet MCS 020(a) and not be used solely for cooling. Listed building curtilages are excluded.
Common questions in Boughton Aluph
Does the Boiler Upgrade Scheme cover homes in Boughton Aluph?
Boughton Aluph is in England, where the Boiler Upgrade Scheme runs. Air-to-water and ground source systems attract £7,500. Air-to-air gets £2,500, but only where it takes over from fossil-fuel heating and covers the whole home’s heating demand. As an MCS certified installer, we apply for it on your behalf.
Is Boughton Aluph within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We’re based in East Grinstead and plan each visit so the job can be finished in one trip where possible.
Can you look at a system you didn’t fit?
Yes. Systems fitted by other companies are fine from all the leading brands. Send us the make and model, and any records you have.
Can I do any of the installation myself?
No, not the refrigerant side. The F-gas rules require certified companies and qualified engineers for it, and a new circuit is notifiable under Part P unless a registered electrician, such as a NICEIC approved contractor, does it.
Are you F-Gas certified?
We hold F-Gas company certification, which the law requires for any business working on refrigerant. NICEIC approval, MCS certification for heat pumps and Checkatrade membership sit alongside it.
Should I choose air-to-water or air-to-air?
Air-to-water replaces the boiler for heating and hot water, while air-to-air heats and cools rooms. The survey helps decide. Both are part of what we install.
Why does F-Gas certification matter?
Anyone installing, repairing or servicing the refrigerant side must be qualified, and their company certified. It’s worth checking before booking and we will gladly show you ours.
What a customer said
“Very professional from the initial survey through to installation. The engineer explained everything clearly and the quote was exactly what we paid. Would not hesitate to recommend AirCon Doctor.”
David W., Haywards Heath