Kent · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Cheriton, Kent
Air source heat pumps in Cheriton from an F-Gas certified company, with the manufacturer’s warranty terms explained on your quote. We reply to enquiries the same working day.
- Plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump
- Checking emitters for a heat pump
- Comparing heat pump types
Air source heat pumps in Cheriton, done properly
An air-to-water heat pump costs £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme can provide £7,500 towards an eligible air-to-water system in England and Wales, and as the installer we apply for it on your behalf. Eligibility depends on the property, so we confirm it before anything is agreed. We are often asked to deal with finding a place for the outdoor unit and checking emitters for a heat pump, across radiator systems, air-to-water heat pumps and air-to-air heat pumps.
For a house near Cheriton, space outside is rarely the problem, so the main questions are heat loss, radiators and the electrics.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: commissioning details and F-Gas records for a new system, a note of the fault and the fix for a repair, or a service record. Keep it with the system’s paperwork so it’s to hand next time.
- Place
- Cheriton (CT19, CT20, CT50)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Replies
- Answered the same working day
- Certified
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Quotes
- Fixed after a survey or pictures
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
How the job changes from property to property
Hot water cylinders
An air-to-water heat pump heats hot water through a cylinder. The survey looks at where it can go, especially if you have a combi boiler.
Air-to-air heat pumps
Since 2025, air-to-air heat pumps can also be permitted development in England, subject to the conditions. Cooling-only units are not included and need a check with the council.
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Your questions about air source heat pumps in Cheriton
Do you cover smaller places like Cheriton?
We do. Villages and hamlets get the same service as the bigger towns. A few pictures and the postcode are enough to get things started.
Can I get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant in Cheriton?
Yes, the scheme covers homes in England, including Cheriton, if they qualify. Air-to-water and ground source systems attract £7,500. Air-to-air gets £2,500, but only where it takes over from fossil-fuel heating and covers the whole home’s heating demand. The installer applies, and we are MCS certified.
Will you work on another installer’s system?
Yes. Systems fitted by other companies are fine from all the leading brands. Tell us the make and model and send any paperwork you have.
When will I hear back?
We reply to enquiries the same working day. For a breakdown that can’t wait, call our 24/7 emergency line.
Which manufacturers do you install and repair?
We install and work on the leading makes, including Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, Fujitsu, Panasonic, Toshiba, LG, Samsung, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Hitachi. Tell us the make and model and we will take it from there.
How long will it take to install a heat pump?
It takes a few days for most air-to-water installations, with air-to-air systems often quicker. The cylinder, the radiators and the pipework make the biggest difference and the timing is set out with your quote.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, 24/7. When you call, tell us the make, what’s happening and any error code, and we’ll talk you through the next steps.
How it works
Our engineers bring the tools, gauges and access equipment the job needs. All we ask is clear access to the units, or to where they’ll go, and to the consumer unit. On site, the work takes a few days on site, depending on the cylinder, the radiators and the pipework involved. A few pictures let us plan a visit to a place like Cheriton.
- We find out about your home and the heating you have now.
- A heat loss survey is carried out, room by room.
- The design covers the heat pump, emitters, hot water and outdoor unit.
- You get a fixed price, with any grant and the VAT set out.
- Installation, commissioning and MCS registration complete the job.
How to prepare
- Clear the space around the indoor unit, or where it will go
- Arrange for someone to be there to let us in
- Dig out any previous service or F-Gas records
Ask for a quote
Some jobs can be priced from pictures, while others need a survey. Bigger systems, commercial sites and awkward pipe routes are normally surveyed on site. Either way, the quote is fixed before anything goes ahead.
Related advice
Air source heat pumps in Cheriton: the local picture
The coast is only about 1 mile from Cheriton. Coastal sites are worth mentioning at the survey, as salt air affects the outdoor unit and its fixings. On the National Heritage List, around 5 entries fall within 0.5 miles of the middle of Cheriton; Church of All Souls (grade II) is one. That affects heat pumps: listed buildings need consent, and conservation areas limit where the outdoor unit can go under permitted development. Where necessary, we check with the planning team at Folkestone and Hythe council, which typically handles Cheriton.
If your home is near Folkestone West station and heated by a gas boiler, an air-to-water heat pump can replace it where the survey shows it suits. Older homes near Church of All Souls may need extra checks for planning and heat loss before a heat pump is designed.
Cheriton is about 1 mile west of Folkestone, in Kent. Across the CT19 area, our engineers can take on air source heat pumps. Cheriton is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. Eastbourne, roughly 43 miles off, has its own page on this site.
Cheriton sits on or near the M20, so getting to you is simple. That includes properties on Oaks Road, Firs Lane and Star Lane and the roads around them. Places around Cheriton that are also on our list: Sandgate (1 mile south), Folkestone (1 mile east), Peene (1 mile north-west), Newington (1 mile west) and Arpinge (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (8 miles north-east) and Deal (14 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Cheriton
Locally, jobs take us to houses, flats and workplaces close to The Folkestone Academy, Lower Leas Coastal Park and White Lion pub. The nearest railway station is Folkestone West station, about 0.6 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Sandgate Castle (1 mile south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (1.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Cheriton include Sugar Loaf Hill.
Why it’s worth doing now in Cheriton
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 while the old heating still works. An early booking makes the visit to Cheriton easier to arrange.
What you pay reflects the actual work. That’s why we look at the job first, from photos or on a survey, and why the quote is fixed before any work starts.
Why us?
- 24/7 emergency line for breakdowns
- NICEIC approved for electrical work
- F-Gas certified company
- One contact for properties across the South East and London
What affects the cost of air source heat pumps
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We check:
- The equipment or parts the job needs
- What state the existing equipment is in
- The size of the job
Our prices page shows typical ranges, but each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed-price quote, phone 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier, and we’ll explain what it covers.
What we need to know
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Wide pictures of the room or the existing unit
- The address and the type of property
- A photo of the consumer unit with the cover closed
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 call us on 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier.
A customer’s words
“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