Kent · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in Fleeden
Air source heat pumps across Fleeden and nearby, from a site survey or diagnosis to sign-off with the price fixed before work begins.
- Working out whether radiators need upsizing
- Replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump
- Questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
System by system
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme
Not every home qualifies, so we check before you commit.
Hot water cylinders
Hot water from an air-to-water system is stored in a cylinder. The survey looks at where it can go, especially if you have a combi boiler.
How we handle air source heat pumps in Fleeden
As an MCS certified installer, we fit air source heat pumps for homes in Fleeden and the rest of Kent. 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. The work covers homes heated by oil, LPG or gas, air-to-water heat pumps and hot water cylinders, and the jobs we see most are choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air and wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating.
In a place like Fleeden, some homes are listed, because permitted development does not apply within the grounds of a listed building, so we check consent first.
Some warranty terms depend on the system being serviced regularly by a qualified engineer. If that applies to your system, booking the service on time keeps the record straight and each visit is recorded.
- Place
- Fleeden (TN26)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- Fixed, in writing
- Prices
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Credentials
- NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified, MCS
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Heat pumps in Fleeden: local notes
Valuation Office Agency council tax records show about 35% of homes in and around Fleeden were built in 2000 or later, and the 2021 Census found about 75% 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 normally have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder.
Sizing comes from the heat each room loses on a cold day, not from the size of the old boiler. Historic houses such as Godinton House, about 2.2 miles north-east, are a reminder that listed homes need consent before a heat pump goes in.
Fleeden is about 3 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Properties in Fleeden get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price and proper paperwork when we’ve finished. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, and Fleeden is one of them. You can also see our page for Eastbourne, about 33 miles away.
Our nearest recent job to Fleeden was on Mermaid Street, Rye (TN31), about 13 miles south: installing three Fujitsu wall-mounted units in guest bedrooms, with the outdoor units positioned in the hotel’s walled rear garden.
If your postcode is in TN26, we can take the job on. We also cover the places around Fleeden: Daniel's Water (1 mile north), Chilmington Green (1 mile east), Great Chart (1 mile north-east), Shadoxhurst (2 miles south) and Stanhope (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles north-west), Ashford (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north) and Faversham (13 miles north).
What’s near Fleeden
Typical jobs here are in properties near Ashford Community Woodland and the streets around them. Fleeden’s nearest station is Pluckley station, roughly 2.8 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include County Square (3.1 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (4.9 miles east). For a walk, there’s Orlestone Forest.
What happens on the day
Think of the visit in three stages: diagnose, treat and sign off. First comes a careful look at the system or the space, then we do the work, and finally we test, record and explain. The middle part takes longest, and that takes a few days for most air-to-water installations, with air-to-air systems often quicker. Photos of the existing unit help with repairs and servicing in Fleeden.
- It starts with a conversation about the home, the existing heating and your plans.
- 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.
- We send a fixed-price quote that shows the equipment, the grant position and the VAT.
- The outdoor unit, the indoor equipment and the controls are installed and connected.
- Once it’s running correctly, the MCS certificate is issued and we show you the settings.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any building rules, permits or sign-in
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, high walls or locked plant areas
- Let us know where we can park and unload
Getting a quote
Photos are enough for some jobs; others need a visit first. Multi-room systems, commercial buildings and anything with a long or hidden pipe route are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before any work is booked.
Related advice
After we have gone
After the visit, a few habits help:
- Check what your manufacturer’s warranty asks of you
- Keep radiators clear
- Look at insulation alongside the heat pump
Where we applied for a Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, we keep you informed through the process since the grant goes through the installer.
Book a service every year. Check the manufacturer’s terms, as they may include servicing conditions.
FAQs for Fleeden
Is Fleeden within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and hamlets get the same service as the bigger towns. Visits to smaller places are planned so the engineer arrives with what the job needs.
Will a heat pump in Fleeden need planning permission?
It comes down to the building and the spot chosen for the outdoor unit. A conservation area takes in the middle of Fleeden. 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 Ashford council, which is typically the planning authority for Fleeden.
How quickly will you reply?
The same working day. After that, we agree a survey, diagnosis or installation date that suits you, with a fixed price before work starts.
How long does a heat pump installation take?
A typical installation takes from a couple of days to around a week, depending on the system and how much of the heating changes. The programme is planned to keep time without heating short and agreed before any work starts.
Do I get paperwork after the visit?
Yes. It’s your proof of what was done: the date, the work, and any refrigerant added or recovered.
Which brands do you work with?
We install and work on the leading makes, from Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin and Fujitsu to Panasonic, Toshiba, LG, Samsung, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Hitachi. Send us the make and model if you have it.
Do you look at the job first?
Yes. Photos often do the job for simple work, while bigger systems and repairs that need testing get a visit.
Places near Fleeden
Other services in Fleeden
Why act early in Fleeden
The 0% VAT rate on heat pumps in homes runs until 31 March 2027, then 5% applies. If you are thinking about a heat pump, that date is worth knowing, though the right time also depends on your home and heating. For a village like Fleeden, booking ahead lets us plan the trip properly.
Putting several jobs into one visit can make for a more efficient booking. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you will get one fixed price.
What you get with us
- We work on all the leading brands
- A site survey and a fixed-price quote
- Diagnosis first, then a fixed price
- A 24/7 emergency line
From one of our customers
“Very professional from the initial survey through to installation. The engineer explained everything clearly and the quote was exactly what we paid. Would not hesitate to recommend AirCon Doctor.”
David W., Haywards Heath