Medway · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Brompton, Medway
Air source heat pumps across Brompton and nearby, from a site survey or diagnosis to sign-off with the price fixed before work begins.
- Radiators that may be too small for a heat pump
- Questions about where the outdoor unit can go
- Working out where a cylinder could go
How we handle air source heat pumps in Brompton
An air-to-water heat pump costs £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant. In England and Wales, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers a £7,500 grant towards an eligible air-to-water installation, and as the installer we apply for it on your behalf. Not every home qualifies, so we check eligibility before you commit. The work covers air-to-air heat pumps, radiator systems and underfloor heating, and common reasons people get in touch are working out where a cylinder could go and not knowing whether a grant applies.
Older homes around Brompton can be draughty or have solid walls, which a heat loss calculation will show. Sometimes insulation first is the better investment.
Warranty periods vary by brand and by product. Daikin, for instance, gives a standard 2 years on split air conditioning, with longer extensions only on its air-to-water heat pumps. For any other brand, we explain the manufacturer’s terms on your quote.
- Where
- Brompton (ME4, ME7, ME2)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Guide price
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Approvals
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Quotes
- A fixed-price quote up front
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day. Someone needs to let us in and show us the units, or where they’re going, and we take it from there. Before we leave, the area is tidied and we explain what we have done. Getting to the outside of the property matters more than parking in a place like Brompton.
- First we talk through the property and the current system.
- 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.
- Then it’s fitted, commissioned and registered with MCS.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking and loading
- Keep pets and children away from the work area
- Let us know where the consumer unit is
Ask for a quote
Photos are the fastest route to a quote: the inside and outside of the property where the work is, plus the rating plate of any unit already there. Tell us the address and what you need, and many jobs can be priced from that.
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When something else is needed
To be straight with you, there are a few things this work won’t fix:
- Grants for hybrid systems or replacements of low-carbon systems
- Improving the building’s insulation
- Planning approval where permitted development doesn’t apply
If in doubt, call us on 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier and we’ll say what we think.
Parts of the system we cover
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Hot water cylinders
- Underfloor heating
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Radiator systems
What a heat pump looks like in Brompton
The coast is only about 2 miles from Brompton. 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. About 36% of homes across Brompton and its surrounding area were built before 1919, according to the Valuation Office Agency’s council tax figures, and about 45% of households live in flats, according to the 2021 Census. Period properties can still suit a heat pump, but the design has to start from accurate heat loss figures. Flats are often harder for air-to-water systems, so we look at whether air-to-air suits better.
For a home near Chatham station, the survey looks at whether an air-to-water or air-to-air heat pump suits better.
Brompton is about 1 mile east of Rochester, in Medway. Brompton gets the same approach as every job we take on: a look at the job first, a fixed-price quote and written records at the end. Our list for Medway has 68 entries, and Brompton is one. Bromley is in our area too, around 22 miles away.
Dock Road, Globe Lane and South Road and the roads off them are all inside our area. Work in ME4, ME7 and ME2 follows the same survey, fixed-price quote and written records as everywhere else we cover. Close by, we work in Chatham Waterfront (1 mile south-west), Rochester Riverside (1 mile west), Frindsbury (1 mile north-west), Luton (1 mile south) and Hale (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Rainham (4 miles south-east), Park Wood (4 miles south-east), Lordswood (4 miles south) and Twydall (3 miles south-east).
Near you in Brompton
Around Brompton, our work takes us to homes and businesses near King George V Public House, Brompton Academy and Hospital and Medical Tuition Service, among other places. You will also find St Michael the Archangel Church (0.8 miles south-west), Great Lines Heritage Park (less than half a mile south-east) and Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (less than half a mile south-west). For rail, the closest station is Chatham station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Medway Maritime Hospital (0.8 miles south-east) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (under half a mile south-west). Not far away are Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
What we’re called out for in Brompton
Some people want to move away from burning fossil fuels at home. A heat pump runs on electricity and takes heat from the outside air and that is the appeal for many households.
What we are most often called about:
- Checking eligibility for a heat pump grant
- Ageing boilers that will need replacing
- Working out where a cylinder could go
Historic houses such as Restoration House, about 1.1 miles west, are a reminder that listed homes need consent before a heat pump goes in.
What to look for in a quote
- Which brand and model they’re proposing, and why
- Whether the quote shows VAT clearly
- Whether the electrical work is done by a registered contractor, such as NICEIC approved
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What affects the cost of air source heat pumps
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- A single visit or a regular plan
- The number of rooms, units or zones
- Whether it’s a simple split or a larger system
The pipe route, the height of the units and how we reach them can all change the price. Each of those is built into the quote and give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Helping us quote
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. Try to include:
- The remote or wall controller showing any error
- The paperwork from the last service, if you have it
- The outside wall, roof or yard where the outdoor unit sits or would go
Here’s what helps us quote: the address and the type of property, a few pictures, the brand and model of anything already fitted and any symptoms, from error codes to drips. Then ring 07833 053749 or drop us a line.
Brompton questions
Is Brompton 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.
Do I need planning permission for a heat pump in Brompton?
There’s no single answer: the building and the outdoor unit position decide it. Central Brompton sits inside the Brompton Lines Conservation Area. 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 Medway council, which is usually the planning authority for Brompton first.
Will my radiators work with a heat pump?
We find out during the survey. Rooms where the radiator is big enough stay as they are, and any that need upsizing are set out in the quote.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, 24/7. When you call, tell us the make, what’s happening and any error code, and we will talk you through the next steps.
Do I get paperwork after the visit?
Yes. It’s the record a manufacturer or the next engineer will ask to see: a dated note of the work, with refrigerant details where they apply.
Does servicing affect my warranty?
Each manufacturer decides. Where servicing is a condition, a missed service could give the manufacturer grounds to refuse a claim, so we explain the terms on your quote.
Can landlords and managing agents book you?
Yes. We work for homeowners, landlords, letting and managing agents, and businesses of every size across London and the South East. Let us know who the records should go to.
From one of our customers
“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