Kent · Heat pump installation
Faversham air source heat pumps
Air source heat pumps for Faversham and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed-price quote, the work and written records. Call for a fixed-price quote.
- Choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air
- Radiators that may be too small for a heat pump
- Deciding on the outdoor unit position
Air source heat pumps in Faversham, done properly
Air source heat pumps collect heat from outdoor air and bring it inside with electricity running the compressor and fans. The technology is close to air conditioning, which is why we install both, and air-to-air heat pumps are sometimes simply called air conditioning. Typical jobs include planning and permitted development questions and no space for a hot water cylinder, on hot water cylinders, underfloor heating and air-to-air heat pumps.
Around Faversham, most people asking about heat pumps have a gas boiler now. A survey looks at heat loss, radiators, the hot water cylinder and where the outdoor unit can go, then design the system.
Aftercare is simple, and most of it is in the manual: keep the outdoor unit clear, follow the manufacturer’s guidance on cleaning and book a service at the interval they recommend. It also keeps you on the right side of any warranty terms that ask for servicing.
- Place
- Faversham (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Enquiries
- On the working day you ask
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Costs
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Certified
- NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified, MCS
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Homes in Faversham and heat pumps
The coast is only about 3 miles from Faversham. Near the coast, we choose the outdoor unit position with salt-laden wind in mind. Census 2021 figures found about 40% of households in terraced houses. Shared walls keep a terrace’s heat loss down, while gardens next door make the noise check on the outdoor unit important. Faversham’s centre falls inside the Faversham Conservation Area. There are 3 conservation areas within a mile of the centre of Faversham. Historic England lists about 267 buildings and structures within half a mile of the centre of Faversham, including Church of St Mary Magdalene (grade I). That affects heat pumps: listed buildings need consent, and conservation areas limit where the outdoor unit can go under permitted development. Where necessary, we check with Swale council, normally the planning authority here.
Older homes near Church of St Mary Magdalene may need extra checks for planning and heat loss before a heat pump is designed. If your home is near Faversham station and heated by a gas boiler, an air-to-water heat pump can replace it where the survey shows it suits.
Faversham is about 9 miles west of Canterbury, in Kent. For air source heat pumps in and around Faversham, it’s easy to get a fixed-price quote: please call us on 07833 053749 or use the quote form. We work across London and the South East, Faversham included. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent. Bromley, roughly 38 miles off, has its own page on this site.
Work in ME13 follows the same survey, fixed-price quote and written records as everywhere else we cover. Faversham is on the A2 and A251, which makes it straightforward for our engineers to reach for surveys and visits. Close to Faversham, our area also takes in Davington (1 mile north-west), The Brents (1 mile north-east), Preston (1 mile south-east), Ospringe (1 mile south-west) and Whitehill (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles west) and Whitstable (7 miles east).
Local landmarks in Faversham
Around Faversham, our work takes us to homes and businesses near Mechanics Arms, Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School and Oare Meadow and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Faversham itself: Faversham station. A little further out are Newnham Castle (4.2 miles south-west).
Rented and managed buildings
We regularly work with managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works and we’ll come back with a fixed-price quote.
Larger air conditioning systems in buildings need more than servicing: a TM44 inspection by an accredited energy assessor is required at least every 5 years for systems over 12 kW. We arrange the inspection, get the system ready and put right anything it picks up.
What we do, step by step
The first job on site is protection: sheets over the floor and any furniture nearby and nothing is moved without asking you. Then the electrics are made safe and the work begins. The work on site takes a few days on site, depending on the cylinder, the radiators and the pipework involved, and we tidy up before we leave. We book visits in Faversham at a time that suits you, and business work around your hours.
- You tell us about the home and what you want from a heat pump.
- A survey covers heat loss, radiators, hot water and where the outdoor unit could sit.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can reach the outdoor unit, or where it will go
- Let us know where we can park and unload
- Clear access to the fuse board
Ask for a quote
Every quote starts with a look at the job, either on a site survey or, for simple jobs, from your pictures and details. After that, we send a fixed price before any work starts.
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What affects the quote in Faversham
Our prices page gives typical ranges, and your quote is built on your job. The quote depends on:
- How many units are involved
- The type of system, from a single split to a larger system
- The brand, model and parts involved
Putting several jobs into one visit often makes better use of the time. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at and we will price it together.
Helping us quote
When you call or email, it’s useful to have:
- The rating plate or label on any existing unit
- Your consumer unit or fuse board
- Any error code or flashing light on the display
Want a quote for air source heat pumps? Please give us a ring on 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the job. We’ll explain what we’d recommend and why, then send a fixed-price quote before anything is booked.
Leave it or put it right?
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. Planning ahead in Faversham avoids waiting during a hot spell.
No two properties are the same, 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 us?
- We work on all the leading brands
- MCS certified heat pump installers
- One number for homes and businesses across London and the South East
- Checkatrade member
Take a look at how installs are priced and how to check a contractor.
Questions from Faversham
Is the coast a problem for outdoor units in Faversham?
It can. Faversham is within about 3 miles of the coast, and salt air speeds up corrosion on outdoor units. The outdoor unit position, its fixings and regular servicing all help near the sea.
Can I get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant in Faversham?
Yes, the scheme covers homes in England, including Faversham, if they qualify. For an air-to-water heat pump the amount is £7,500; an air-to-air system can get £2,500 if it replaces the fossil-fuel heating outright, meets the home’s full heating demand and isn’t an add-on to a boiler. We hold MCS certification, so the application is ours to make for you.
Why use an F-Gas certified company?
Anyone installing, repairing or servicing the refrigerant side must be qualified, and their company certified. It’s worth checking before you book, and we’re happy to show ours.
How quickly will you reply?
The same working day. Then we agree a date that works for you, with a fixed price before work starts.
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump?
It varies from room to room. The survey compares each radiator with the room’s needs, so the quote covers any changes.
Do you work on systems someone else installed?
Yes. We start with a proper look and tell you honestly what we find, including any issues with how it was fitted. Any work is priced before it goes ahead.
Do you offer emergency call-outs?
Yes, day and night. Call the emergency line and tell us the make, the symptoms and any error code, and we’ll talk you through the next steps.
What a customer said
“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