Kent · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in Broadstone
Air source heat pumps for Broadstone and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed-price quote, the work and written records. Ask us for a fixed-price quote.
- Finding a place for the outdoor unit
- Plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump
- Checking emitters for a heat pump
What air source heat pumps can’t fix
We’d rather tell you now than sell you work that won’t help, so here are the limits:
- Any gas work on the existing boiler
- Grants for hybrid systems or replacements of low-carbon systems
- Tax rulings, which only HMRC can give
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 07833 053749 or use the quote form and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What the work covers
- Underfloor heating
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Hot water cylinders
- Radiator systems
- Air-to-air heat pumps
Air source heat pumps in Broadstone, done properly
Installing an air source heat pump in a home is zero-rated for VAT until 31 March 2027, then 5%. That follows HMRC Notice 708/6, and it doesn’t apply to businesses. For air-to-air systems, we confirm the VAT on your quote. This is general information, not tax advice. The work covers radiator systems, underfloor heating and air-to-air heat pumps, and people most often call us about comparing heat pump types and a boiler that’s getting old.
Space for an outdoor unit is rarely an issue near Broadstone, so the design focuses on heat loss and radiators.
AirCon Doctor is an F-Gas certified company and NICEIC approved for electrical work, with MCS certification for heat pumps and Checkatrade membership. Refrigerant work is done by engineers who hold the F-gas qualifications the law requires.
- Where
- Broadstone (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Guide price
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Quotes
- Fixed, in writing
- Response
- We reply the same working day
- Credentials
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
How it works
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you and run through the plan before anything else. Dust sheets go down over floors and anything close to the work, and the electrics are made safe before any panel comes off. The work itself takes from a couple of days to around a week, depending on the system and how much of the heating changes. A few photos help us make the most of a visit to Broadstone.
- We start with your plans and the property.
- We survey for heat loss and look at radiators, cylinder space and outdoor unit options.
- We explain which type of heat pump suits the home and whether a grant could apply.
- We install the heat pump and connect it up.
- We commission it, complete the MCS certificate and show you how to use it.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions near the property
- Mention any roof access, ladders or high-level work
- Tell us about any building rules, permits or sign-in
Ask for a quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from a site survey or, where the job is straightforward, from pictures and measurements. After that, we send a fixed price so you know the cost before we begin.
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Air source heat pumps around Broadstone
About 32% of homes in and around Broadstone have been built since 2000, according to Valuation Office Agency council tax records, and about 74% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to Census 2021 figures. Newer homes normally lose less heat, which tends to suit a heat pump well. Houses normally have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder.
Every heat pump design starts with a room-by-room heat loss calculation. Leeds Castle, roughly 3.7 miles north-west, is a reminder to check your home’s listing status: permitted development doesn’t cover listed buildings.
Broadstone is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Across the ME17 area, we cover air source heat pumps. We cover 922 places across Kent. There’s also a page for East Grinstead, about 30 miles away.
Whether you are on Boughton Park, Headcorn Road and Eastwood Road or a nearby road, we can help. We cover every part of ME17. Close to Broadstone, our area also takes in Eastwood (1 mile north-west), Grafty Green (1 mile north-east), Liverton Street (1 mile north-east), Boughton Malherbe (1 mile north-east) and Ulcombe (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north) and Faversham (12 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Broadstone
Around Broadstone, our work takes us to homes and businesses near The Kings Head Public House. Broadstone’s nearest station is Lenham station, about 2.9 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Coldbridge Castle (1.2 miles east) and The Dog Collar Museum (3.6 miles north-west).
FAQs for Broadstone
Can I fit a heat pump in Broadstone without planning permission?
There’s no single answer: the building and the outdoor unit position decide it. Historic England lists about 4 buildings and structures within half a mile of the centre of Broadstone. The permitted development rules for heat pumps leave out listed buildings and stop outdoor units going on road-facing walls or roofs in conservation areas. Anything outside the rules needs an application, and we raise it with the planning department at Maidstone council, usually the authority for Broadstone first.
Does the Boiler Upgrade Scheme cover homes in Broadstone?
Broadstone is in England, where the Boiler Upgrade Scheme runs. It gives £7,500 towards an air-to-water or ground source heat pump, or £2,500 towards an air-to-air heat pump that replaces the fossil-fuel heating and meets the whole home’s heating need. You do not apply yourself: the MCS certified installer does, which is us.
Do you offer emergency call-outs?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7 for problems that cannot wait for a planned visit. Ring 07833 053749 any time and explain the problem.
Who is responsible for leak checks?
Responsibility is shared between the operator, usually whoever owns or controls the equipment, and the service technicians. The interval depends on the refrigerant charge, measured in tonnes of CO2 equivalent: at least yearly for 5 to under 50 tCO2e, and every 6 months for 50 to under 500 tCO2e.
Can landlords and managing agents book you?
Yes. From a single let flat to offices, shops and public buildings, the approach is the same: survey or diagnosis, a fixed price and proper paperwork.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Tell us what you have and how it’s used, and we will suggest a schedule with a fixed price. That can include the leak checks the F-gas rules require for larger systems.
How soon will you get back to me?
You’ll hear from us the same working day. If it’s an emergency, ring the 24/7 line instead.
Why act early in Broadstone
For eligible off-gas homes on oil or LPG, an extra £1,500 is on offer until March 2027. For homes that qualify, that’s a reason to look into it now. For a village like Broadstone, booking ahead lets us plan the trip properly.
What you pay depends on the type of system and how many units are involved, how easy the units are to reach and the parts and time the job needs. We give you a fixed price before work begins, so you know where you stand.
Why us?
- We reply to enquiries the same working day
- Listed on Checkatrade
- Every job looked at before it’s priced
- Warranty terms set out brand by brand
What affects the quote in Broadstone
The price is fixed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- What state the existing equipment is in
- The brand, model and parts involved
- Whether we need access equipment for high-level work
What you pay reflects the actual work. That’s why we look at the job first, from pictures or on a survey, and the price is agreed before we start.
Helping us quote
A few details help us quote accurately. With your enquiry, please include:
- Where the outdoor unit is, or where you’d like it
- A close-up of the unit’s label showing the model number
- The fuse board and where it is in the property
Want a quote for air source heat pumps? Please call 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form and tell us about the job. We will talk you through the options and give you a fixed-price quote before you commit to anything.
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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