Kent · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installers in Fant
Air source heat pumps in Fant from an F-Gas certified company, with warranty terms explained brand by brand. Enquiries answered the same working day.
- Ageing boilers that will need replacing
- Questions about where the outdoor unit can go
- Planning and permitted development questions
Different systems, different jobs
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 is MCS certified when we install it.
Outdoor unit position and planning
Where the outdoor unit goes depends on airflow, access and the route into the house. Noise is part of the MCS 020(a) check, so we consider nearby homes too.
Air source heat pumps in Fant, done properly
Every installation starts with a heat loss survey. It shows how much heat each room needs on a cold day so the system is sized to match. Sizing by rule of thumb isn’t good enough. The work covers air-to-air heat pumps, homes heated by oil, LPG or gas and underfloor heating, and the jobs we see most are working out whether radiators need upsizing and comparing heat pump types.
Whether a home near Fant has mains gas makes a difference to the grant. Homes heated by oil or LPG with no mains gas can get an extra £1,500 on the Boiler Upgrade Scheme until March 2027.
We’re an F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved for electrical work, with MCS certification for heat pumps and Checkatrade membership. Refrigerant work is done by engineers who hold the F-gas qualifications the law requires.
- Location
- Fant (ME16, ME15)
- Region
- Kent
- Certified
- NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified, MCS
- Typical price
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Quotes
- Fixed-price quote after a site survey
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
After we have gone
Systems last better with the right care. We suggest:
- Book a yearly service
- Keep the outdoor unit clear all year
- Do not block radiators or indoor units with furniture
Once commissioned, we register the installation with MCS and give you the certificate. File it with the warranty documents, as you may need it later.
Heat pumps prefer steady, low-temperature running, using the settings agreed at handover.
Nearby places to Fant
What else we do in Fant
Homes in Fant and heat pumps
VOA council tax data show about 30% of homes across Fant and its surrounding area were built in 2000 or later. Lower heat loss in recent homes often means a smaller heat pump and fewer radiator changes.
For a home near East Farleigh station, the survey looks at whether an air-to-water or air-to-air heat pump suits better. Stoneacre, roughly 3.9 miles east, is a reminder to check your home’s listing status: permitted development doesn’t cover listed buildings.
Fant is about 2 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Whatever kind of property you have in Fant, we can help with air source heat pumps. We reply to enquiries the same working day, and there’s a 24/7 emergency line. 922 places in Kent are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. For properties nearby, see our Bromley page, about 23 miles away.
Getting to Fant is easy by the A26. All of ME16 and ME15 is covered. Close to Fant, our area also takes in East Farleigh (1 mile south), Kettle Corner (1 mile south-west), Dean Street (1 mile south), Barming Heath (1 mile west) and Hoppers Corner (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west) and Gravesend (12 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Fant
Around Fant, our work takes us to homes and businesses near Oakwood Park Grammar School, The Bull Inn and St Augustine Academy and the streets around them. Fant’s nearest station is East Farleigh station, about 0.8 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Kent Fire Brigade Museum (1.2 miles south-east) and Fremlin Walk (1.4 miles north-east). Not far away are Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
How it works
Refrigerant work is done by qualified engineers working for an F-Gas certified company, and electrical work is done by us as NICEIC approved contractors. On the day, both are in the same hands. On site, it takes from a couple of days to around a week, depending on the system and how much of the heating changes. Tell us about any gates or steps at your property near Fant when you book.
- 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.
- Then it’s fitted, commissioned and registered with MCS.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about parking and loading
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, high walls or locked plant areas
- Keep pets and children away from the work area
Ask for a quote
To help us quote: where the property is and what kind of building it is, photos of the rooms or units, the make and model of any existing system and anything you’ve noticed, such as an error code or a noise. Then ring 07833 053749.
Advice
FAQs for Fant
Do you cover smaller places like Fant?
Yes, and the size of the place makes no difference to how we work. Send a few details and pictures, and we reply the same working day.
Is a heat pump in Fant permitted development?
There’s no single answer: the building and the outdoor unit position decide it. The half-mile around the middle of Fant holds about 11 listed buildings and structures. The permitted development rules for heat pumps leave out listed buildings and stop outdoor units going on road-facing walls or roofs in conservation areas. Anything outside the rules needs an application, and we raise it with the local planning authority (for Fant, normally Maidstone council) first.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, 24/7. When you call, tell us the make, what’s happening and any error code, and we will talk you through the next steps.
Can I get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant?
We confirm eligibility at the survey stage. Only one grant is available per property, it cannot replace a low-carbon system, and hybrids don’t qualify, among other rules.
Do you work on all makes?
We work with the leading brands, including Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, Fujitsu, Panasonic, Toshiba, LG, Samsung, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Hitachi. Tell us the make and model and we’ll take it from there.
What’s the price of a heat pump installation?
Air-to-water work is in the £8,000–£16,000 range (0% VAT on homes), with any grant still to come off. Where you land depends on the size of heat pump, any radiators that need changing and the hot water cylinder, and air-to-air systems are priced after a survey.
Are my radiators big enough for a heat pump?
Some radiators may be fine as they are, and some may need to be larger. At the lower temperatures a heat pump uses, radiators need more surface, and the survey checks each one.
What affects the quote in Fant
Our prices page gives typical ranges, but every job is priced on its own. The quote depends on:
- What state the existing equipment is in
- The type of system, from a single split to a larger system
- The equipment or parts the job needs
Homes, offices, shops and public buildings are all priced the same way: what’s needed, how we reach it, the parts and the labour. Ask for a fixed-price quote and we’ll explain each part.
Helping us quote
What to send for a quote:
- Any previous service or F-Gas records
- A photo of the consumer unit with the cover closed
- Photos showing the indoor unit and the space around it
If you need air source heat pumps in Fant, give us a ring on 07833 053749 or drop us a line. Tell us what kind of property it is and what you’d like done, plus some pictures if they’re to hand. We reply the same working day.
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