Kent · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Ditton, Kent
Air source heat pumps in and around Ditton, from a site survey or diagnosis to sign-off and a fixed price agreed before we start.
- A boiler that is getting old
- Planning and permitted development questions
- Plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump
Air source heat pumps in Ditton
As an MCS certified installer, we fit air source heat pumps for homes in Ditton and the rest of Kent. Air-to-water systems feed your radiators or underfloor heating and hot water cylinder, while air-to-air systems heat rooms directly through indoor units and can cool them too. We help you work out which suits your home. The work covers hot water cylinders, homes heated by oil, LPG or gas and air-to-water heat pumps, and the jobs we see most are questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme and ageing boilers that will need replacing.
Whether a home near Ditton has mains gas makes a difference to the grant. Until March 2027, homes on oil or LPG without mains gas can get an extra £1,500 through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme.
Aftercare is simple, and most of it is in the manual: clear space around the outdoor unit, the cleaning the manual describes and a service at the recommended interval. It also keeps you on the right side of any warranty terms that ask for servicing.
- Where
- Ditton (ME20)
- Region
- Kent
- Pricing
- Fixed-price quote after a site survey
- Approvals
- NICEIC and F-Gas, MCS
- Typical price
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What a heat pump looks like in Ditton
Valuation Office Agency council tax records date about 40% of homes in the Ditton area to the post-war years, 1945 to 1972, and Census 2021 figures found about 67% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. Homes of that age often have cavity walls that may or may not be insulated, which the survey checks. Finding room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder is seldom a problem in homes like these.
Historic houses such as Starkey Castle, about 4.8 miles north, are a reminder that listed homes need consent before a heat pump goes in. If you live near Aylesford station, the survey compares air-to-water and air-to-air for your home before anything is quoted.
Ditton is about 4 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Our engineers cover Ditton for air source heat pumps, along with the rest of Kent. Our list for Kent has 922 entries and Ditton is among them. You can also see our page for Bromley, roughly 20 miles from Ditton.
Work in ME20 follows the same survey, fixed-price quote and written records as everywhere else we cover. That includes properties on London Road, Station Road and Scott Close and the roads around them. We also cover Aylesford (1 mile east), East Malling (1 mile west), Well Street (1 mile south-west), Allington (2 miles east) and West Malling (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west) and Sevenoaks (12 miles west).
Around Ditton
In Ditton, that means homes and buildings near Aylesford School, The Malling School and Kentish Quarryman pub, among other places. The closest station to Ditton is Aylesford station, about 0.6 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Leybourne Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and Fremlin Walk (3.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
After we have gone
To keep the system working properly:
- Keep the outdoor unit clear all year
- Keep the MCS certificate with the manufacturer’s paperwork
- Let the heat pump run steadily, as set up at handover
Equipment warranties come from the manufacturer. We explain the terms for your brand, including any servicing conditions.
A well-insulated home helps a heat pump, as lower heat loss means the system has less to do.
What happens if it’s left?
The 0% VAT rate on heat pumps in homes runs until 31 March 2027, then 5% applies. It’s a date to bear in mind when planning, though the right time also depends on your home and heating. Getting the date in early helps for a job in a place like Ditton.
Our prices page shows typical ranges, but your price depends on the job in front of us. For a fixed-price quote, phone 07833 053749 or email us, and we will talk you through it.
Why choose AirCon Doctor in Ditton
- NICEIC approved electrical contractors
- F-Gas company certification
- Members of Checkatrade
- Clear warranty information from the manufacturer
Safe owner checks
Some faults have simple causes you can check first: check the mode, the set temperature, the remote’s batteries and the breaker. If a breaker trips again after you reset it, leave it off and call us on 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier.
Leave the units and pipework where they are. Disconnecting a system means dealing with refrigerant, which only a qualified engineer can do, and the electrics need care too. Ask us to quote for a move instead.
Questions from Ditton
Is Ditton within the area you cover?
Yes. Ditton is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Visits to smaller places are planned so the engineer arrives with what the job needs.
Is a heat pump in Ditton permitted development?
The answer turns on the property and where the outdoor unit would sit. There’s a conservation area, the Ditton Conservation Area, close to central Ditton. Heat pumps on houses are often permitted development, but listed buildings need consent and conservation areas restrict outdoor units facing a road. Where it’s needed, we check with Tonbridge and Malling council, which is usually the planning authority for Ditton.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Send details of the systems and how they’re used and we will propose a schedule and quote for it. Leak checks required by the F-gas rules can be built in for larger systems.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. We always look before we price, on a survey, or from your pictures and details where the job is simple. Then you get a fixed-price quote.
Does servicing affect my warranty?
For some brands, yes. Read the manufacturer’s terms, or send us the make and model and we’ll explain them and stick to the interval they set.
What accreditations do you have?
As the law requires for refrigerant work, we’re an F-Gas certified company. We are also NICEIC approved, MCS certified for heat pumps and Checkatrade members.
Will my radiators work with a heat pump?
It varies from room to room. The survey compares each radiator with the room’s needs and the quote shows what’s needed.
Also in Ditton
How the visit works
Testing is the last part of the visit wherever the system can be switched on. Then we explain what was done and answer your questions, and anything that needs attention later is pointed out. The visit takes from a couple of days to around a week, depending on the system and how much of the heating changes. Everything the job in Ditton needs is worked out beforehand.
- First we find out about the property, the heating you have now and what you are hoping for.
- On the visit we calculate what every room loses on a cold day, then check the radiators, room for a cylinder and outdoor unit options.
- You get a fixed-price quote, with any grant you’re eligible for and the VAT explained.
- Fitting day: the outdoor unit is placed, the indoor side connected and the controls set up.
- We commission the heat pump, complete the MCS paperwork and talk you through the controls.
Preparing for the visit
- Plan for pets to be kept clear during the visit
- Clear the space around the indoor unit, or where it will go
- Mention any roof access, ladders or high-level work
Ask for a quote
Every quote shows the VAT clearly, with the rate that applies to your job. VAT can differ between homes and businesses and between kinds of work, so we confirm it on the quote. To get one, give us a ring on 07833 053749.
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From one of our customers
“Office air con broke down in the July heatwave. Called at 8am, engineer was here by noon and fixed within 2 hours. Brilliant emergency response. They now hold the service contract for the whole building.”
James T., Crawley, office manager