Kent · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in Eccles
For heat pump installation in Eccles, choose an F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved company. Fixed-price quotes and a 24/7 emergency line.
- Plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump
- Questions about listed buildings or conservation areas
- Deciding which kind of heat pump suits the home
Air source heat pumps in Eccles, done properly
Air source heat pumps collect heat from outdoor air and bring it inside, using electricity to drive the process. The technology is close to air conditioning, which is why we install both and the Energy Saving Trust notes that air-to-air heat pumps are sometimes referred to as air conditioning. If you are dealing with a boiler that’s getting old and checking emitters for a heat pump, we can sort it out.
Older and listed homes in villages like Eccles need extra care, because permitted development doesn’t apply within the grounds of a listed building, so consent comes first.
Warranty on the equipment is the manufacturer’s own, on the manufacturer’s terms, and we explain those terms on your quote. Each brand sets its own conditions, and we’re happy to talk you through them.
- Location
- Eccles (ME20)
- Region
- Kent
- Costs
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Quotes
- Fixed-price quote after a site survey
- Certified
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
The process
If the system has to be off for part of the visit, we tell you before we start so it doesn’t catch you out. In a business, work can often be done one area at a time. The work takes a few days on site, depending on the cylinder, the radiators and the pipework involved. Visits to Eccles are agreed with you in advance and planned so the job can be finished in one trip where possible.
- We start with your plans and the property.
- The survey checks heat loss, emitters, hot water and the outdoor unit position.
- We explain which type of heat pump suits the home and whether a grant could apply.
- The system is installed and connected to the controls.
- We commission it, complete the MCS certificate and show you how to use it.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know if the units are on a roof, a high wall or in a locked area
- Mention any managing agent or landlord rules we need to follow
- Clear access to the fuse board
How to get a quote
Every quote starts with a look at the job, either on a site survey or, for simple jobs, from your photos and details. Then you get a fixed price before any work starts.
Advice
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Eccles questions
Is planning permission needed for a heat pump in Eccles?
That depends on the building and where the outdoor unit goes. Historic England lists about 5 buildings and structures within half a mile of the centre of Eccles. 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 typically the planning authority for Eccles.
Does the Boiler Upgrade Scheme cover homes in Eccles?
Yes, the scheme covers homes in England, including Eccles, if they qualify. 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 get paperwork after the visit?
Yes. It’s the record a manufacturer or the next engineer will ask to see: a dated note of the work, with refrigerant details where they apply.
Does servicing affect my warranty?
Check the manufacturer’s terms. Some manufacturers make regular servicing by a qualified engineer a condition of the warranty, so it’s worth checking. Either way, keep a record of every service.
Can landlords and managing agents book you?
Yes. We work for homeowners, landlords, letting and managing agents, and businesses of every size in Eccles and across Kent. Let us know who the records should go to.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line for breakdowns that can’t wait. Ring 07833 053749 any time and explain the problem.
Will you make a mess?
Protection goes down first: dust sheets over floors and anything close to the work. Holes and fixings are agreed with you, and we clean up afterwards before we leave.
Air source heat pumps around Eccles
VOA council tax data show about 30% of homes in and around Eccles were built in 2000 or later, and Census 2021 figures found about 63% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. Lower heat loss in recent homes often means a smaller heat pump and fewer radiator changes. Houses typically have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder.
Starkey Castle lies about 3.2 miles north. Owners of listed homes need consent before a heat pump is fitted, so it’s one of our first questions.
Eccles is about 3 miles south-west of Chatham, in Kent. Homes and businesses alike in Eccles, we can help with air source heat pumps. You’ll hear back from us the same working day and our emergency line runs 24/7. Eccles is one of 922 towns, villages and districts in Kent where we work for homes and businesses. We also work in Bromley, around 21 miles away.
If your postcode is in ME20, we can take the job on. Bull Lane, Springett Close and Jenner Way and the roads off them are all inside our area. Close to Eccles, our area also takes in Burham (1 mile north), Pratling Street (1 mile south-east), Forstal (1 mile south-east), New Hythe (1 mile south-west) and Scarborough (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west) and Sevenoaks (13 miles west).
Near you in Eccles
Typical jobs here are in properties near Burham Marsh, The Red Bull Public House and Aylesford School. The closest station to Eccles is New Hythe station, about 1.1 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Fremlin Walk (3.5 miles south-east) and Allington Castle (2.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
Different systems, different jobs
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.
Radiators and underfloor heating
If radiators need upsizing, the quote lists them, so the work is clear.
After we’ve gone
A little care keeps the system in better shape. Our advice:
- Seal draughts where you can
- Use the settings explained at handover
- Read the manufacturer’s warranty terms for your brand
Where we applied for a Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, we keep you informed through the process since the grant goes through the installer.
Don’t cover radiators with furniture or heavy curtains so the heat can get into the room.
Common problems we fix in Eccles
Many enquiries start with a question about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme. Whether you can get the grant depends on your home and the scheme conditions, so we check before you commit.
Common reasons people call us include:
- Finding a place for the outdoor unit
- An oil, LPG or gas boiler near the end of its life
- No space for a hot water cylinder
Live in one of the older houses around Church of St Peter and St Paul? Expect the survey to look closely at heat loss and at the building’s planning status.
Comparing quotes
- Whose warranty applies, and on what terms
- Proof of F-Gas company certification
- Which VAT rate the quote uses, and why
From one of our customers
“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