Kent · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in Cheeseman's Green
Expert air source heat pumps for Cheeseman's Green: diagnosis first, then a fixed-price quote, the work and written records. Call for a fixed-price quote.
- Wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating
- Deciding which kind of heat pump suits the home
- An oil, LPG or gas boiler near the end of its life
How we handle air source heat pumps in Cheeseman's Green
A heat pump takes heat from the outside air and moves it into your home, using electricity to drive the process. It works on the same principle as air conditioning, run the other way, and air-to-air heat pumps are sometimes simply called air conditioning. If the problem is wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating and deciding which kind of heat pump suits the home, we can help.
For a home around Cheeseman's Green that’s off mains gas and heated by oil or LPG, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme adds an extra £1,500 until March 2027 for an air source or ground source heat pump.
For a fault on a system that may still be under warranty, send us the make, model and installation date. We’ll explain how the manufacturer’s terms are likely to apply before anything chargeable is done.
- Where
- Cheeseman's Green (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Replies
- Same working day
- Certified
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Prices
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Pricing
- Fixed, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What the work involves, system by system
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme
In England and Wales, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers grants towards heat pumps: £7,500 for air-to-water and ground source, and £2,500 for air-to-air in limited cases. The application goes through the installer.
Air-to-water heat pumps
Flow temperatures are lower than with a typical boiler, so radiator sizes matter.
Places near Cheeseman's Green
Other services in Cheeseman's Green
What we do, step by step
The visit goes in the diary at a time that works for you, and we keep you posted if anything changes. On arrival, the engineer compares the job with the survey, your pictures or the details you gave us. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. From there, the work takes several days for an air-to-water system with a new cylinder, less for an air-to-air system. A few photos help us make the most of a visit to Cheeseman's Green.
- 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.
- Then it’s fitted, commissioned and registered with MCS.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions near the property
- Let us know if the units are on a roof, a high wall or in a locked area
- Make sure we can reach the consumer unit or fuse board
Getting a price
Some jobs can be priced from photos, while others need a survey. Multi-room systems, commercial buildings and anything with a long or hidden pipe route are normally surveyed first. Either way, the quote is fixed before anything goes ahead.
Related advice
Homes in Cheeseman's Green and heat pumps
The Valuation Office Agency’s council tax figures show about 45% of homes in and around Cheeseman's Green were built in 2000 or later, and about 79% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to the last census (2021). Lower heat loss in recent homes often means a smaller heat pump and fewer radiator changes. Houses normally have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder.
With Godinton House about 4.3 miles north-west, it’s worth asking whether your own home is listed before planning a heat pump. A heat loss calculation decides the size of heat pump your home needs.
Cheeseman's Green is about 2 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. Properties in Cheeseman's Green get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price and proper paperwork when we’ve finished. Across Kent, we cover 922 places, Cheeseman's Green among them. You can also see our page for Eastbourne, about 35 miles away.
Not far from Cheeseman's Green, a recent job of ours was on Mermaid Street, Rye (TN31), about 13 miles south-west: installing three Fujitsu wall-mounted units in guest bedrooms, with the outdoor units positioned in the hotel’s walled rear garden.
Every address in TN25 is covered. If you’re just outside Cheeseman's Green, we cover Finberry (1 mile north), Park Farm (1 mile north-west), South Willesborough (1 mile north), Newtown (1 mile north-west) and Kingsnorth (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (12 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north) and Hythe (8 miles east).
Near you in Cheeseman's Green
Around Cheeseman's Green, our work takes us to homes and businesses near John Wallis Academy. The closest station to Cheeseman's Green is Ashford International station, about 2.4 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Ashford Designer Outlet (1.9 miles north-west) and William Harvey Hospital (2.1 miles north). For a walk, there’s Hatch Park.
Questions from Cheeseman's Green
Is a heat pump in Cheeseman's Green permitted development?
It depends on the property. A conservation area takes in the middle of Cheeseman's Green. 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 Ashford council, which is normally the planning authority for Cheeseman's Green first.
Do you cover smaller places like Cheeseman's Green?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Send a few details and photos, and we reply the same working day.
How much does an air source heat pump cost?
For air-to-water, it’s £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes) before any Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant. Air-to-air systems are priced after a survey, with the VAT confirmed on your quote.
What VAT do I pay on a heat pump?
In residential accommodation, 0% until 31 March 2027 and 5% afterwards. The relief does not cover businesses, and this isn’t tax advice.
Why does F-Gas certification matter?
F-Gas certification shows a company is approved to work on equipment containing fluorinated gases, such as the refrigerant in air conditioning and heat pumps. In Great Britain, that certification is a legal requirement, not an optional extra, and AirCon Doctor is certified.
Whose job is it to check the system for leaks?
The operator of the equipment, working with qualified engineers. Systems below 5 tCO2e fall outside the set leak check intervals, while larger ones need checks at least every 12 months, or every 6 months from 50 tCO2e. We can tell you which band your system falls into.
Which accreditations do you hold?
As the law requires for refrigerant work, we’re an F-Gas certified company. NICEIC approval, MCS certification for heat pumps and Checkatrade membership sit alongside it.
What air conditioning will not do
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what this work can’t put right:
- Grants for hybrid systems or replacements of low-carbon systems
- Any gas work on the existing boiler
- Draught-proofing and insulation upgrades
If you’re not sure, just call 07833 053749 and we will give you a straight answer.
What the work covers
- Underfloor heating
- Hot water cylinders
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Radiator systems
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
Rented and managed buildings
Landlords, letting agents and managing agents book us, not only the people who live or work in the property. Let us know who will give us access and who the records should go to, and we will keep everyone informed.
Where a tenant occupies the property but the landlord owns the system, the lease or tenancy agreement normally sets out who maintains what. We can quote either party, and the paperwork can go to both.
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