Kent · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Broadstairs, Kent
MCS certified installation of air source heat pumps for heating and hot water, with the boiler upgrade scheme grant applied for, for Broadstairs and the surrounding area. Ask us for a fixed-price quote; we reply the same working day.
- Deciding on the outdoor unit position
- Plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump
- Planning and permitted development questions
Fixed-price quotes for air source heat pumps in Broadstairs
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- What electrical work the job needs
- The number of rooms, units or zones
- Whether it’s a one-off job or part of a maintenance contract
A single unit or a whole estate, we price it on the same basis: the work involved, the access and the equipment. You will have a fixed price before any work starts, and the quote sets out the VAT.
What to send for a quote
To speed up the quote, please include:
- The outdoor side of the property, including any roof or flat area
- The postcode and whether it’s a home, flat or business
- The remote or wall controller showing any error
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either on a site survey or, for simple jobs, from your pictures and details. After that, we send a fixed price so you know the cost before we begin.
Air source heat pumps in Broadstairs
A heat pump takes heat from the outside air and moves it into your home with electricity running the compressor and fans. The technology is close to air conditioning, which is why we install both, and air-to-air heat pumps are sometimes simply called air conditioning. Common call-outs are for checking eligibility for a heat pump grant and moving away from fossil-fuel heating, on air-to-water heat pumps, underfloor heating and air-to-air heat pumps.
Older homes in a town like Broadstairs can still suit a heat pump, though some need bigger radiators or better insulation first. The heat loss calculation shows what’s needed.
Some manufacturers make regular servicing by a qualified engineer a condition of their warranty. Where yours does, a regular service with us keeps that side in order and each visit is recorded.
- Location
- Broadstairs (CT10, CT9, CT12)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- Fixed, in writing
- Response
- Same working day
- Prices
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Certified
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
How the visit works
Our engineers arrive at the time agreed with you and run through the plan before anything else. Floors and furniture near the work are covered with dust sheets, and anything electrical is made safe before work starts. The work itself takes a few days for most air-to-water installations, with air-to-air systems often quicker. Access to the outdoor unit position is the main thing to tell us about in Broadstairs.
- We find out about your home and the heating you have 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.
- A fixed-price quote explains the cost, the grant position and the VAT.
- Installation, commissioning and MCS registration complete the job.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure someone can let us in at the agreed time
- Plan for pets to be kept clear during the visit
- Let us know if the building has a permit or sign-in process
Get a fixed-price quote
If you need air source heat pumps in Broadstairs, phone us on 07833 053749 or send an email. Let us know the type of property and what you need, and send a few pictures if you can. Enquiries get a reply the same working day.
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Leave it or put it right?
A sudden boiler failure rarely leaves room to plan a heat pump properly. Surveying and designing in advance means the system is sized right and any grant is applied for before you need the heat. Dealing with it now is usually simpler than a breakdown later.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why we look at the job first, from pictures or on a survey, and the price is agreed before work begins.
Why book with us
- One number for homes and businesses across London and the South East
- We reply to enquiries the same working day
- Checkatrade member
- We work on all the leading brands
Take a look at our cost guide or our accreditations.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Where a tenant occupies the property but the landlord owns the system, the lease or tenancy agreement normally sets out who maintains what. We’re happy to deal with either side and send the records to whoever needs them.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit is written up, with F-Gas records wherever refrigerant work is involved, ready for a tenant, a buyer or an inspection.
Common questions in Broadstairs
Is planning permission needed for a heat pump in Broadstairs?
The answer turns on the property and where the outdoor unit would sit. Around 22 listed entries sit within 0.5 miles of central Broadstairs. On a house, an air source heat pump can often go ahead under permitted development, with an outdoor unit of no more than 1.5 cubic metres and an installation that meets MCS 020(a), which includes a noise check. Those rights don’t reach the grounds of a listed building, and conservation areas rule out walls or roofs facing a road. If that might affect you, we ask the planning department at Thanet council, usually the authority for Broadstairs.
Does sea air affect air conditioning in Broadstairs?
It can, as Broadstairs is within about 1 mile 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.
When will I hear back?
The same working day. Then we agree a date that works for you, with a fixed price before work starts.
Can I fit air conditioning or a heat pump myself?
The refrigerant side has to be done by a qualified engineer working for an F-Gas certified company. That is a legal requirement, and manufacturers expect it for their warranty too. We can quote for the whole job, from supply to commissioning.
Which type of heat pump is right for my home?
It depends on your home, your heating and whether you want cooling. Air-to-water can attract a £7,500 grant where eligible; air-to-air only qualifies for £2,500 under strict conditions, and we set out the options after the survey.
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump?
It depends on each radiator and the room it heats. At the lower temperatures a heat pump uses, radiators need more surface so we check every radiator against the room’s heat loss.
Will my home qualify for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme?
That depends on the scheme conditions, which we check for you. As the installer, we make the application where you qualify.
Heat pumps in Broadstairs: local notes
Broadstairs lies within about 1 mile of the sea. Salt air is hard on outdoor units, so a heat pump near the sea needs a sensible position and regular checks, and some models offer corrosion protection for coastal sites. The 2021 Census found about 64% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. Houses normally have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder.
Live in one of the older houses around Parish Church of St Peter the Apostle? Expect the survey to look closely at heat loss and at the building’s planning status. If your home is near Broadstairs station and heated by a gas boiler, an air-to-water heat pump can replace it where the survey shows it suits.
Broadstairs is about 16 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Our engineers cover Broadstairs for air source heat pumps, along with the rest of Kent. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, Broadstairs among them. Our Bromley page covers places nearby (61 miles or so).
Our engineers work on High Street, Union Square and Church Road and nearby roads. Being close to the A254 and A255, Broadstairs is simple for us to get to for visits of every kind. Other places close to Broadstairs include Upton (1 mile south-west), St Peter's (1 mile north-west), Northwood (1 mile south-west), Kingsgate (2 miles north) and Northdown (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (13 miles west), Walmer (11 miles south) and Whitfield (15 miles south-west).
Around Broadstairs
In Broadstairs, that means homes and buildings near The Charles Dickens School, The Charles Dickens School and The Little Albion Inn. Broadstairs has its own railway station: Broadstairs station. Nearby you’ll also find Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (2 miles north-west) and Westwood Cross (1.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
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From one of our customers
“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