Medway · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Church Street, Medway
Air source heat pumps in Church Street from an F-Gas certified company, with the manufacturer’s warranty terms explained on your quote. Enquiries answered the same working day.
- Deciding on the outdoor unit position
- Choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air
- Planning and permitted development questions
Homes in Church Street and heat pumps
At about 2 miles from the coast, Church Street is close enough for sea air to matter. Near the coast, we choose the outdoor unit position with salt-laden wind in mind. About 75% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to the last census (2021). Detached and semi-detached houses typically have room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder.
Older homes near St Mary's Church may need extra checks for planning and heat loss before a heat pump is designed. For a home near Higham station, the survey looks at whether an air-to-water or air-to-air heat pump suits better.
Church Street is about 4 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. For air source heat pumps in and around Church Street, it’s easy to get a fixed-price quote: please phone us on 07833 053749 or write to us at info@aircondoctor.co.uk. We work across London and the South East, Church Street included. 68 places in Medway are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. The nearest of our city pages is Bromley, around 20 miles from Church Street.
Postcode districts we cover here: ME3. Nearby, we also cover air source heat pumps in Lower Higham (1 mile south), Cliffe Woods (1 mile east), Mockbeggar (2 miles south-east), Higham (2 miles south) and Cliffe (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Gillingham (7 miles south-east), Chatham (6 miles south-east), Rochester (4 miles south) and Rainham (8 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Church Street
We fit and service air conditioning in homes and premises around The Chequers pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Higham station, roughly 0.9 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Upnor Castle (3.4 miles south-east) and Huguenot Museum (3.8 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
About our air source heat pumps in Church Street
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. Eligibility depends on the property, so we confirm it before anything is agreed. Typical jobs include working out whether radiators need upsizing and wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating, on radiator systems, hot water cylinders and underfloor heating.
In a place like Church Street, some homes are listed, and permitted development doesn’t cover listed buildings, so consent comes first.
Think of the paperwork as the system’s health record: what was fitted or found, what was done and when. If anything goes wrong later, it helps the next engineer and the manufacturer and it’s worth keeping safe.
- Place
- Church Street (ME3)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Typical price
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Price
- Fixed after a survey or pictures
- Approvals
- NICEIC and F-Gas, MCS
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
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What the work involves, system by system
Air-to-water heat pumps
Air-to-water systems take heat from the air and put it into your central heating and hot water. It takes over from the boiler and we install it to MCS standards.
Radiators and underfloor heating
At lower water temperatures, radiators give out less heat, and the survey checks each one.
FAQs for Church Street
Do I need planning permission for a heat pump in Church Street?
It comes down to the building and the spot chosen for the outdoor unit. The centre of Church Street is in the Church Street, Higham 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 can’t face a road. Where needed, we check with the planning department at Medway council, normally the authority for Church Street.
Does sea air affect air conditioning in Church Street?
It can, as Church Street is within about 2 miles of the sea, where salt in the air is hard on coils and fixings. The outdoor unit position, its fixings and regular servicing all help near the sea.
How soon will you get back to me?
You will hear from us the same working day. For a breakdown that cannot wait, call our 24/7 emergency line.
Do you protect the property while you work?
Floors and furniture near the work are covered with dust sheets before work begins, and we tidy up as we go. At the end, we clear up and show you what we have done.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. We offer maintenance contracts, with visits at the interval your system and the manufacturer need. Each visit is written up, with F-Gas records where refrigerant work is involved.
Can landlords and managing agents book you?
Yes. Homeowners, landlords, agents and businesses all book us in Church Street and across Medway. Let us know who the records should go to.
Is Church Street in your area?
Yes. We work in Church Street and the rest of Medway, within the London and South East area we cover. For a fixed-price quote, phone 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier.
What happens on the day
We book the visit for a day and time that suit you, and we let you know if plans need to move. When we arrive, we check the job against the survey or the pictures you sent. If something is different, we talk it through with you before carrying on. From there, the work takes a few days on site, depending on the cylinder, the radiators and the pipework involved. Somewhere like Church Street, it helps to know about lanes, gates and where to park.
- It starts with a conversation about the home, the existing heating and your plans.
- We survey the home room by room for heat loss, and check the emitters, hot water and outdoor unit position.
- The price comes back fixed and in writing, with the grant and VAT shown line by line.
- The outdoor unit, the indoor equipment and the controls are installed and connected.
- The system is commissioned and registered under MCS, and we show you how to use it.
How to prepare
- Mention any roof access, ladders or high-level work
- Keep pets and children away from the work area
- Let us know where the consumer unit is
Getting a quote
Our prices page gives typical ranges, but your quote is based on your job, because no two buildings, rooms or systems are the same. Once we’ve looked at the job, from pictures or on a survey, you get a fixed price. To start, call 07833 053749 or use the quote form.
Related advice
What air source heat pumps can’t fix
Before booking, it helps to know what’s not included:
- Disconnecting or servicing a gas boiler
- Formal advice on VAT for your situation
- A grant for a home that does not meet the scheme rules
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 07833 053749 or send an email and we will tell you honestly.
What the work covers
- Hot water cylinders
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Radiator systems
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Underfloor heating
Why act early in Church Street
Replacing a boiler in a hurry when it breaks leaves little time to consider a heat pump. Planning ahead gives time for the heat loss survey, the design and the grant application before you need the heat. Waiting rarely makes an air conditioning problem smaller.
Every job is different, so each one gets its own fixed-price quote. The system, the access, the pipe routes and the parts involved all make a difference.
Why people in Church Street choose us
- 24/7 emergency line for breakdowns
- Members of Checkatrade
- Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, Fujitsu, Panasonic, Toshiba and more
- A fixed price before any work starts
Read what air conditioning costs and our accreditations and certificates.
What a customer said
“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