Kent · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installers in Boughton under Blean
Our engineers work in Boughton under Blean on heat pump installation. A look at the job first, a fixed-price quote and written records at the end.
- Working out whether radiators need upsizing
- Deciding which kind of heat pump suits the home
- An oil, LPG or gas boiler near the end of its life
Air source heat pumps for homes and businesses in Boughton under Blean
An air-to-water heat pump heats water to a lower temperature than a typical boiler which means some radiators may need upsizing. We check each radiator against the room’s heat loss and anything that needs changing is in the quote. We’re often asked to deal with deciding which kind of heat pump suits the home and moving away from fossil-fuel heating, on hot water cylinders, radiator systems and air-to-water heat pumps.
Space for an outdoor unit is rarely an issue near Boughton under Blean, so the design comes down to heat loss, radiators and hot water.
Looking after a system is mostly common sense: keep the outdoor unit clear, follow the manufacturer’s guidance on cleaning and book a service at the interval they recommend. That also helps where the warranty terms ask for regular servicing.
- Location
- Boughton under Blean (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Quotes
- Fixed-price quote after a site survey
- Typical price
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Credentials
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
How the visit works
If the system has to be off for part of the visit, we tell you before we start, so you can plan around it. In a business, work can often be done one area at a time. On site, it 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 Boughton under Blean easier.
- It begins with your house and the heating it relies on now.
- A heat loss survey is carried out, room by room.
- We design the system, check the radiators and cylinder and look at the outdoor unit position.
- You get a fixed price, with any grant and the VAT set out.
- Installation, commissioning and MCS registration complete the job.
Getting ready for the visit
- Arrange for someone to be there to let us in
- Keep pets out of the rooms we’re working in
- Make sure we can reach the outdoor unit, or where it will go
Get a fixed-price quote
Every quote starts with a look at the job, from a site survey or, where the job is straightforward, from photos and measurements. Then you get a fixed price so you know the cost before we begin.
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What air source heat pumps cannot fix
We won’t sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so here are the limits:
- Planning approval where permitted development does not apply
- Grants for hybrid systems or replacements of low-carbon systems
- Draught-proofing and insulation upgrades
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll say what we think.
Parts of the system we cover
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Hot water cylinders
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Underfloor heating
- Radiator systems
- Air-to-water heat pumps
What owners can safely do
Before you call us about a fault, a few checks can save a visit: check the mode, the set temperature, the remote’s batteries and the breaker. If the breaker trips a second time, leave it off and ring 07833 053749.
Don’t move, re-route or disconnect units or pipework yourself. Moving a unit involves the refrigerant circuit, so it needs an F-Gas qualified engineer, and the electrical side needs a competent person. If you need something moved, we can quote for it.
Your questions about air source heat pumps in Boughton under Blean
Do you cover smaller places like Boughton under Blean?
We do. Villages and hamlets get the same service as the bigger towns. We’re based in East Grinstead and plan each visit so the job can be finished in one trip where possible.
Do I need planning permission for a heat pump in Boughton under Blean?
There’s no single answer: the building and the outdoor unit position decide it. There’s a conservation area, the Staplestreet Conservation Area, close to central Boughton under Blean. 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 Swale council, which is usually the planning authority for Boughton under Blean.
Is the equipment covered by a warranty?
It’s the manufacturer’s, and the terms are theirs. Some brands make regular servicing a condition, so keep your service records.
Am I eligible for a heat pump grant?
That depends on the scheme conditions, which we check for you. The installer applies for the grant, so we handle the application if you are eligible.
Is there VAT on a heat pump?
Heat pumps in homes carry 0% VAT until 31 March 2027, with 5% from 1 April 2027. Businesses pay the standard rate. This is general information, not tax advice.
Can I do the refrigerant work myself?
Anything that involves the refrigerant needs an F-Gas qualified engineer from a certified company. That is a legal requirement, and manufacturers expect it for their warranty too. We’re happy to quote for the full job, supply to commissioning.
Do you work on all makes?
The main ones, including Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, Fujitsu, Panasonic, Toshiba, LG, Samsung, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Hitachi. For a new system, we suggest the make and model that suit the property and explain why.
Homes in Boughton under Blean and heat pumps
VOA council tax data put about 39% of homes across Boughton under Blean and its surrounding area before 1919, and about 74% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to Census 2021 figures. Older homes can lose heat faster, so a room-by-room heat loss calculation, and sometimes insulation or larger radiators, comes before sizing a heat pump. Detached and semi-detached houses normally have room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder.
Period properties close to St Barnabas can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first. Every heat pump design starts with a room-by-room heat loss calculation.
Boughton under Blean is about 3 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. Wherever you are in the ME13 postcode area, our engineers can take on air source heat pumps. Count every place we list in Kent and you reach 922, with Boughton under Blean on the list. Our Bromley page covers places nearby (41 miles or so).
If your postcode is in ME13, the property is within reach. From London Road, The Street and The Crescent to the smaller roads in between, the whole area is covered. Close to Boughton under Blean, our area also takes in Hickmans Green (1 mile south-west), Winterbourne (1 mile south), Dunkirk (1 mile east), Oversland (1 mile south) and South Street (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (11 miles south), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west) and Whitstable (5 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Boughton under Blean
Typical jobs here are in properties near Mount Ephraim Gardens and The Queens Head pub, among other places. Boughton under Blean’s nearest station is Selling station, roughly 1.4 miles south-west. A little further out are Chilham Castle (3.5 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.2 miles east). Not far away are Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Looking after your system
So the system stays in good health:
- File the MCS certificate safely
- Diary the next service
- Seal draughts where you can
Should you have questions after the install, give us a ring on 07833 053749 or use the quote form and we will look into it. Annual servicing helps keep the system working well.
Have the system serviced regularly. Check the manufacturer’s terms, as they may include servicing conditions.
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