Kent · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Finglesham, Kent
We cover Finglesham for air source heat pumps. A look at the job first, a fixed-price quote and written records at the end.
- Working out whether radiators need upsizing
- Wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating
- No space for a hot water cylinder
Finglesham: your questions answered
Is Finglesham within the area you cover?
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 the coast a problem for outdoor units in Finglesham?
It can. Finglesham 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.
What warranty do I get?
It’s the manufacturer’s warranty, which varies by brand. For instance, Daikin’s standard warranty on split air conditioning is 2 years and we explain the terms for your brand on the quote.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. We always look before we price, either on a site survey or from photos and details for simple jobs. A fixed-price quote follows.
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.
Who has to arrange F-Gas leak checks?
The F-gas rules share it between the equipment’s operator and the engineers who work on it. The interval depends on the refrigerant charge, measured in tonnes of CO2 equivalent: at least yearly for 5 to under 50 tCO2e, and every 6 months for 50 to under 500 tCO2e.
What accreditations do you have?
We hold F-Gas company certification, which the law requires for any business working on refrigerant. NICEIC approval, MCS certification for heat pumps and Checkatrade membership sit alongside it.
How we handle air source heat pumps in Finglesham
We install air source heat pumps in Finglesham and across Kent, and we are MCS certified. There are two kinds: air-to-water, which heats radiators or underfloor heating and your hot water, and air-to-air, which warms rooms through indoor units and can also cool. We help you work out which suits your home. We are often asked to deal with checking eligibility for a heat pump grant and questions about listed buildings or conservation areas, on air-to-air heat pumps, radiator systems and underfloor heating.
If your home in or near Finglesham is heated by oil, LPG or electric heaters with no mains gas, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme adds an extra £1,500 until March 2027 for an air source or ground source heat pump, on top of the £7,500.
Whatever the visit, you get a written record: commissioning details and F-Gas records for a new system, a note of the fault and the fix for a repair, or a service record. Keep it with the system’s paperwork so it’s to hand next time.
- Place
- Finglesham (CT14)
- Region
- Kent
- Price guide
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Credentials
- NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified, MCS
- Quotes
- A fixed-price quote up front
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What air source heat pumps can’t fix
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what this work can’t put right:
- Promising eligibility for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
- Draught-proofing and insulation upgrades
- Disconnecting or servicing a gas boiler
If in doubt, ring us on 07833 053749 and we will say what we think.
What we work on in Finglesham
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Hot water cylinders
- Radiator systems
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Underfloor heating
What happens on the day
Each visit follows the same order: check the plan with you, put the dust sheets down, carry out the job, check the system and explain it all to you. On site, the work takes a few days for most air-to-water installations, with air-to-air systems often quicker. For a place like Finglesham, the timing is set with you and the travel is our side of the planning.
- It begins with your house and the heating it relies on 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.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can reach the consumer unit or fuse board
- Make sure we can reach the outdoor unit, or where it will go
- Plan for pets to be kept clear during the visit
How to get a quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, 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
Keeping the system healthy
After the visit, a few habits help:
- Leave indoor units unobstructed
- Find out the grant position at the survey
- Leave space around the outdoor unit
After commissioning, the installation is registered under MCS and you receive the certificate. Keep it with the manufacturer’s paperwork for future reference.
Leave space around the outdoor unit. Airflow is what it runs on so keep it unobstructed.
Places near Finglesham
What else we do in Finglesham
Homes in Finglesham and heat pumps
The coast is only about 3 miles from Finglesham. Salt air is hard on outdoor units, so a heat pump near the sea needs a sensible position and regular checks, and some models offer corrosion protection for coastal sites. About 65% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to the last census (2021). Detached and semi-detached houses usually have room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder. Finglesham’s centre falls inside a designated conservation area. About 9 listed entries lie within half a mile of central Finglesham, Westhill House (grade II) among them. So the heat pump survey asks two extra questions here: is the home listed, and is it inside a conservation area?
Walmer Castle lies about 3.4 miles south-east. Owners of listed homes need consent before a heat pump is fitted, so it’s one of our first questions. Period properties close to Church of St George can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first.
Finglesham is about 2 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Our engineers cover Finglesham for air source heat pumps and across the rest of Kent. In Kent alone we list 922 places and Finglesham is among them. You can also see our page for Eastbourne, roughly 56 miles from Finglesham.
Our working area takes in CT14. Close to Finglesham, our area also takes in Marley (1 mile south-west), Hacklinge (1 mile north-east), Ham (1 mile north-west), Northbourne (1 mile south) and Sholden Meadows (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (7 miles south) and Folkestone (13 miles south-west).
Around Finglesham
Locally, jobs take us to houses, flats and workplaces close to Sandwich Technology School, Betteshanger Park and The Crown Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Sandwich station, about 2.4 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Deal Museum (2.5 miles east) and Sandown Castle (2.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
What happens if it’s left?
If the emitters cannot give out enough heat, some rooms won’t get warm enough. Checking and upsizing them as part of the installation avoids that. An early booking makes the visit to Finglesham easier to arrange.
Typical ranges are on our prices page, but each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed-price quote, give us a ring on 07833 053749 or drop us a line, and we will talk you through it.
Why us?
- One contact for properties across the South East and London
- F-Gas certified company
- NICEIC approved for electrical work
- Diagnosis first, then a fixed price
Take a look at our cost guide and our accreditations.
A customer’s words
“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