Kent · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in Boyden Gate
Air source heat pumps across Boyden Gate and nearby, from a site survey or diagnosis to sign-off and a fixed price agreed before any work starts.
- Comparing heat pump types
- Checking whether planning permission is needed
- Working out where a cylinder could go
How we handle air source heat pumps in Boyden Gate
Until 31 March 2027, a heat pump installed in residential accommodation carries 0% VAT, with 5% from 1 April 2027. That follows HMRC Notice 708/6, and it doesn’t apply to businesses, and for air-to-air systems we confirm the VAT on your quote. This is general information, not tax advice. If you are dealing with comparing heat pump types and moving away from fossil-fuel heating, we can help.
In a place like Boyden Gate, some homes are listed, and permitted development does not cover listed buildings, so consent comes first.
We are an F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved for electrical work, with MCS certification for heat pumps and Checkatrade membership. Our engineers hold the F-gas qualifications needed to work on refrigerant.
- Location
- Boyden Gate (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Certified
- NICEIC and F-Gas, MCS
- Guide price
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Quotes
- Fixed, in writing
- Enquiries
- Answered the same working day
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
How it works
Each visit follows the same order: agree the plan on site, protect the area, carry out the job, test what we have done and talk you through it. On site, the work takes from a couple of days to around a week, depending on the system and how much of the heating changes. Photos of the existing unit help with repairs and servicing in Boyden Gate.
- First we talk through the property and the current system.
- A heat loss survey is carried out, room by room.
- From those figures we size the heat pump and decide on radiators, cylinder and outdoor position.
- Cost, grant and VAT appear on one fixed-price quote.
- Installation, commissioning and MCS registration complete the job.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the space around the indoor unit, or where it will go
- Give us access to the outside wall, roof or yard where the outdoor unit sits
- Clear access to the fuse board
Getting a quote
If you need air source heat pumps in Boyden Gate, ring 07833 053749 or send an email. Tell us what kind of property it is and what you’d like done, and send a few photos if you can. Enquiries get a reply the same working day.
Advice
What a heat pump looks like in Boyden Gate
The coast is only about 3 miles from Boyden Gate. Coastal sites are worth mentioning at the survey, as salt air affects the outdoor unit and its fixings. About 82% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to the 2021 Census. Houses usually have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder.
Period properties close to Church of St Mary the Virgin 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.
Boyden Gate is about 3 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Whatever kind of property you have in Boyden Gate, our engineers can help with air source heat pumps. You will hear back from us the same working day and our emergency line runs 24/7. Count every place we list in Kent and you reach 922, with Boyden Gate on the list. We also work in Bromley, around 51 miles away.
We cover every part of the CT3 postcode area. Local streets include Forge Lane and Church Lane, each of them within reach. Nearby, we also cover air source heat pumps in Chislet (1 mile south), Highstead (1 mile north-west), Chitty (1 mile south-east), Hollow Street (1 mile south) and Old Tree (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Dover (15 miles south) and Ramsgate (10 miles east).
Around Boyden Gate
Locally, jobs take us to houses, flats and workplaces close to Hog & Donkey pub and Grove Ferry Picnic Area and the streets around them. The closest station to Boyden Gate is Herne Bay station, roughly 3.4 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Boyden Gate include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Before you call an engineer
Keep a note of anything odd: error codes, noises, drips, smells or a drop in performance. It makes our diagnosis quicker, and a photo or a short video of the display is even better.
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 a breaker trips again after you reset it, leave it off and call 07833 053749 or drop us a line.
Pricing air source heat pumps in Boyden Gate
Your quote is based on your property. We consider:
- What state the existing equipment is in
- A single visit or a regular plan
- What kind of system it is
What you pay reflects the actual work. That is why we look at the job first, from pictures or on a survey, and the price is agreed before work begins.
What we need to know
Good photos often save a visit. Try to include:
- Where the outdoor unit is, or where you’d like it
- The fuse board and where it is in the property
- Any error code or flashing light on the display
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.
What else we do in Boyden Gate
What the work involves, system by system
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.
Radiators and underfloor heating
Heat pumps run at lower flow temperatures, so radiators may need to be larger so we check them against each room’s heat loss.
Boyden Gate questions
Does the Boiler Upgrade Scheme cover homes in Boyden Gate?
Boyden Gate is in England, where the Boiler Upgrade Scheme runs. The amount depends on the type of heat pump, and the survey confirms which applies. As an MCS certified installer, we apply for it on your behalf.
Will a heat pump in Boyden Gate need planning permission?
It depends on the property. The Boyden Gate Conservation Area takes in the middle of Boyden Gate. 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 Canterbury City council, which is usually the planning authority for Boyden Gate.
Can you look at a system you didn’t fit?
Yes. Systems fitted by other companies are fine, on all the main brands. Tell us the make and model and send any paperwork you have.
Do you look at the job first?
Yes, every time. Diagnosis comes before treatment: the survey shows what’s needed, where things go and what access we need, and the quote is based on that.
How much time does a heat pump install need?
The work takes several days for an air-to-water system with a new cylinder, less for an air-to-air system. We confirm the timing after the survey, so phone 07833 053749 or write to us at info@aircondoctor.co.uk to arrange one.
Which brands do you work with?
Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, Fujitsu, Panasonic, Toshiba, LG, Samsung, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Hitachi and others. For new systems, we recommend a brand and model to suit the job and explain why.
Is the equipment covered by a warranty?
The manufacturer’s warranty, on the manufacturer’s terms. Terms differ by brand, and we set them out on your quote.
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