Kent · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Chartway Street, Kent
For air source heat pumps in Chartway Street, one call is all it takes, from the first look to sign-off. F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved and Checkatrade members.
- Radiators that may be too small for a heat pump
- Moving away from fossil-fuel heating
- Checking eligibility for a heat pump grant
How we handle air source heat pumps in Chartway Street
A heat pump takes heat from the outside air and moves it into your home, using electricity to drive the process. 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. If you’re dealing with choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air and plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump, we can sort it out.
Homes around Chartway Street normally have room outside for a heat pump, so the design comes down to heat loss, radiators and hot water.
Some warranty terms depend on the system being serviced regularly by a qualified engineer. If that applies to your system, booking the service on time keeps the record straight, and every service is written up.
- Place
- Chartway Street (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Typical price
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Quotes
- Fixed after a survey or pictures
- Approvals
- NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified, MCS
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Chartway Street: your questions answered
Is Chartway Street within the area you cover?
Yes. Chartway Street is within the area we cover across London and the South East. We’re based in East Grinstead and plan each visit so the job can be finished in one trip where possible.
Does the Boiler Upgrade Scheme cover homes in Chartway Street?
Chartway Street 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 don’t apply yourself: the MCS certified installer does, which is us.
Should I choose air-to-water or air-to-air?
Air-to-water heats radiators or underfloor heating and hot water; air-to-air heats rooms through indoor units and can cool them. With air-to-air, hot water needs another source and the survey helps decide.
Whose job is it to check the system for leaks?
Responsibility is shared between the operator, normally 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 every 12 months from 5 tCO2e, and every 6 months from 50 tCO2e.
Do you provide F-Gas records?
Yes. You get a written record of every visit, and any work on the refrigerant circuit goes in the F-Gas records. File them with the system’s paperwork.
Do I need to service the system to keep the warranty?
That depends on the brand. 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.
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 it’s worth keeping the service records.
The process
The work area is kept tidy throughout, with sheets down and mess cleared as we go. Any holes, fixings or cable routes are agreed with you before we drill. The visit takes several days for an air-to-water system with a new cylinder, less for an air-to-air system. Rural lanes and tight entrances are worth mentioning before a visit to Chartway Street.
- We find out about your home and the heating you have now.
- Every room’s heat loss is worked out on site.
- The design covers the heat pump, emitters, hot water and outdoor unit.
- A fixed-price quote explains the cost, the grant position and the VAT.
- Then it’s fitted, commissioned and registered with MCS.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any managing agent or landlord rules we need to follow
- Plan for pets to be kept clear during the visit
- Clear the space around the indoor unit, or where it will go
Getting a quote
For air source heat pumps in Chartway Street, call 07833 053749 or drop us a line. Tell us what kind of property it is and what you’d like done, plus some pictures if they’re to hand. Enquiries get a reply the same working day.
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What we are called out for in Chartway Street
Air-to-air systems interest people who want cooling in summer as well as heating. They heat rooms through wall, floor or ceiling units and switch to cooling in warm weather. The grant only applies in some cases, so we check first.
Reasons to give us a call include:
- Replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump
- Questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
- Deciding on the outdoor unit position
Period properties close to St Peter's and St Paul's Church can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first.
What your quote should include
- Whether they hold F-Gas company certification, not just individual qualifications
- Whether a new circuit is included and who certifies it
- Whether the price is fixed or an estimate
Why it’s worth doing now in Chartway Street
Radiators that are too small for a heat pump’s lower flow temperature leave rooms cool. Checking and upsizing them as part of the installation avoids that. A dirty or faulty system works harder and costs more to run.
The pipe route, the height of the units and how we reach them all affect the cost. We take each of them into account, and the price is fixed before work begins.
Why book with us
- Electrical work covered by our NICEIC approval
- Members of Checkatrade
- One number for homes and businesses across London and the South East
- We work on all the leading brands
Read how installs are priced and our accreditations.
Places near Chartway Street
Other services in Chartway Street
Homes in Chartway Street and heat pumps
About 11 listed entries lie within half a mile of central Chartway Street, Church of St Peter and St Paul (grade I) among them. Where a home is affected, the outdoor unit position is settled with the local planning authority (normally Maidstone council) before the heat pump design is finished. About 47% of homes in Chartway Street and the neighbourhoods around it have been built since 2000, according to VOA council tax data, and Census 2021 figures found about 72% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. Better insulated, newer homes are often a good match for a heat pump. Houses typically have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder.
With Leeds Castle about 2 miles north, it’s worth asking whether your own home is listed before planning a heat pump.
Chartway Street is about 5 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. If you need air source heat pumps in Chartway Street, it’s easy to get a fixed-price quote: please give us a ring on 07833 053749. Our area covers London and the South East, Chartway Street included. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, and Chartway Street is one of them. We also work in East Grinstead, about 28 miles from Chartway Street.
If your postcode is in ME17, we can take the job on. Chartway Street and Workhouse Lane and the roads off them are all inside our area. We also cover Kingswood (1 mile north-east), Ulcombe (1 mile south-east), Broomfield (2 miles north-east), Leeds (2 miles north) and Ashbank (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles north-west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (15 miles west).
Near you in Chartway Street
The closest station to Chartway Street is Harrietsham station, about 3 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Sutton Valence Castle (1 mile south-west) and KIMS hospital (5.1 miles north-west).
What the work involves, system by system
Hot water cylinders
The cylinder size depends on how much hot water the household uses.
Outdoor unit position and planning
Under permitted development, the outdoor unit must be 1.5 m³ or less, compliance with MCS 020(a), and use for more than cooling alone. It can’t be within the curtilage of a listed building.
A customer’s words
“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