Kent · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in Chevening
For MCS certified installation of air source heat pumps for heating and hot water, with the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant applied for in Chevening, choose an F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved company. Fixed-price quotes and a 24/7 emergency line.
- Deciding on the outdoor unit position
- Not knowing whether a grant applies
- Ageing boilers that will need replacing
How it works
Think of the visit in three stages: diagnose, treat and sign off. First we check the system or the space against the plan, then we do the work, and finally everything is tested, recorded and explained. The middle part takes longest, which takes several days for an air-to-water system with a new cylinder, less for an air-to-air system. For a place like Chevening, the timing is set with you and the travel is our side of the planning.
- It starts with a conversation about the home, the existing heating and your plans.
- A heat loss survey works out how much heat each room needs, and we look at the radiators, the cylinder space and where the outdoor unit could go.
- We send a fixed-price quote that shows the equipment, the grant position and the VAT.
- Fitting day: the outdoor unit is placed, the indoor side connected and the controls set up.
- The system is commissioned and registered under MCS, and we show you how to use it.
Before we arrive
- Let us know where the consumer unit is
- Mention any roof access, ladders or high-level work
- Let us know if the building has a permit or sign-in process
How to get a quote
Getting a quote is straightforward. Call or email with a few details and we will come back to you the same working day. If we need to see the property first, we book a survey at a time that works for you.
Related advice
Air source heat pumps for homes and businesses in Chevening
Heat pumps run at lower flow temperatures than most boilers which means some radiators may need upsizing. The survey shows which rooms are fine and which need changes, and the quote sets it out. Common call-outs are for deciding which kind of heat pump suits the home and checking emitters for a heat pump, on air-to-water heat pumps, hot water cylinders and air-to-air heat pumps.
If your home in or near Chevening is heated by oil, LPG or electric heaters with no mains gas, an extra £1,500 is available through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme until March 2027, on top of the £7,500.
Some manufacturers make regular servicing by a qualified engineer a condition of their warranty. If that applies to your system, booking the service on time keeps the record straight and each visit is recorded.
- Place
- Chevening (TN14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Accreditations
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Quotes
- A fixed price before we start
- Typical price
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Places near Chevening
Other services in Chevening
Let and managed properties
Records are where property maintenance often slips. Each visit is written up, plus the F-Gas records where refrigerant is involved, ready for a tenant, a buyer or an inspection.
From a single flat to a whole estate, you get the same standard: a look at the job first, a fixed-price quote, work booked with the occupier and written records afterwards.
Questions from Chevening
Does the Boiler Upgrade Scheme cover homes in Chevening?
Chevening is in England, where the Boiler Upgrade Scheme runs. The grant is £7,500 for an air source (air-to-water) heat pump and £2,500 for an air-to-air system that replaces the existing fossil-fuel heating. We hold MCS certification, so the application is ours to make for you.
Do I need planning permission for a heat pump in Chevening?
It comes down to the building and the spot chosen for the outdoor unit. The centre of Chevening is in a conservation area. A heat pump on a house can be permitted development if it meets the conditions, including the MCS noise check, but not within the grounds of a listed building, and in a conservation area the outdoor unit cannot face a road. Where necessary, we check with the planning department at Sevenoaks council, typically the authority for Chevening.
How soon will you get back to me?
You will hear from us the same working day. For a breakdown that can’t wait, call our 24/7 emergency line.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for homeowners, landlords, letting and managing agents, and businesses of every size in Chevening and across Kent. Tell us who should receive the paperwork.
Can I fit air conditioning or a heat pump myself?
The refrigerant side has to be done by a qualified engineer working for an F-Gas certified company. That’s the law, not just our preference, and it also matters for the manufacturer’s warranty. We’re happy to quote for the full job, supply to commissioning.
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.
Is Chevening in your area?
Yes. Chevening is part of the area we cover, as part of our area across London and the South East. Our base is in East Grinstead, West Sussex.
Homes in Chevening and heat pumps
At about 17 miles from central London, Chevening sits inside the area we cover across London and the South East.
Historic houses such as Quebec House, about 3.3 miles south-west, are a reminder that listed homes need consent before a heat pump goes in. Period properties close to Church of St Botolph can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first.
Chevening is about 3 miles north-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We cover Chevening for air source heat pumps, along with the rest of Kent. Chevening is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. The nearest of our city pages is Bromley, around 9 miles from Chevening.
Our nearest recent job to Chevening was on Station Road, Orpington (BR6), about 6 miles north: installing three Daikin cassette units in the main office area and a wall-mounted unit in the client meeting room.
Here we cover the TN14 postcode area. Places around Chevening that are also on our list: Chipstead (1 mile south-east), Sundridge (2 miles south), Dunton Green (2 miles east), Bessels Green (2 miles south-east) and Riverhead (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Dartford (11 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-east) and Gravesend (14 miles north-east).
Around Chevening
Locally, jobs take us to houses, flats and workplaces close to Trinity School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Dunton Green station, about 1.7 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Sevenoaks Hospital (2.8 miles east) and Kemsing Castle Bank (4.2 miles east). Open spaces near Chevening include Dryhill Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
Different systems, different jobs
Outdoor unit position and planning
Permitted development conditions in England include an outdoor unit of no more than 1.5 m³ and must meet MCS 020(a) and not be used solely for cooling. Listed building curtilages are excluded.
Hot water cylinders
An older cylinder may not suit a heat pump, and we explain whether yours can stay.
After we have gone
A little care keeps the system in better shape. We recommend:
- Avoid switching the heat pump on and off often
- Diary the next service
- Leave indoor units unobstructed
After commissioning, the installation is registered under MCS and you receive the certificate. File it with the warranty documents for future reference.
Keep insulation and draught-proofing in good order because it reduces the heat the system needs to supply.
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