Kent · Heat pump installation
Flete air source heat pumps
Expert air source heat pumps for Flete: diagnosis first, then a fixed-price quote, the work and written records. Ask us for a fixed-price quote.
- Questions about where the outdoor unit can go
- Questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
- No space for a hot water cylinder
About our air source heat pumps in Flete
A heat pump takes heat from the outside air and moves it into your home, using electricity to drive the process. It works on the same principle as air conditioning, run the other way and the Energy Saving Trust notes that air-to-air heat pumps are sometimes referred to as air conditioning. The work covers air-to-water heat pumps, radiator systems and hot water cylinders, and the jobs we see most are wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating and not knowing whether a grant applies.
In a place like Flete, some homes are listed, because permitted development does not apply within the grounds of a listed building, so consent comes first.
For a fault on a system that may still be under warranty, send us the make, model and installation date. We will explain how the manufacturer’s terms are likely to apply before any chargeable work goes ahead.
- Where
- Flete (CT9)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Response
- We reply the same working day
- Price
- Fixed-price quote after a site survey
- Certified
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Questions from Flete
Is Flete within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and hamlets get the same service as the bigger towns. We are based in East Grinstead and plan each visit so the job can be finished in one trip where possible.
Does sea air affect air conditioning in Flete?
It can, as Flete is within about 2 miles of the sea, where salt in the air is hard on coils and fixings. We site outdoor units out of the worst of the sea wind where possible and can suggest models with corrosion protection where the manufacturer offers it.
Which accreditations do you hold?
We are an F-Gas certified company, with NICEIC approval for electrical work and MCS certification for heat pumps. We are also Checkatrade members.
Can I get a grant for an air-to-air heat pump?
Yes, but only where it becomes the home’s main heating. An air-to-air heat pump can get £2,500 if it replaces the fossil-fuel heating, meets the full heating demand, is fitted by an MCS certified installer and is in a home. Fitted alongside a boiler, it won’t qualify.
Do you protect the property while you work?
Floors and furniture near the work are covered with dust sheets before work begins, and the area is kept tidy throughout. At the end, we clear up and show you what we have done.
How long does a heat pump installation take?
The work takes a few days for most air-to-water installations, with air-to-air systems often quicker. The survey lets us set a firm programme, and you can phone us on 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form to book it.
Is the equipment covered by a warranty?
It’s the manufacturer’s, and the terms are theirs. Some terms depend on regular servicing by a qualified engineer so it’s worth keeping the service records.
Do you need air source heat pumps in Flete?
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme has made people ask whether their home could qualify. Whether you can get the grant depends on your home and the scheme conditions and we confirm it before you go ahead.
It’s time to call us if you are dealing with:
- Deciding which kind of heat pump suits the home
- Deciding on the outdoor unit position
- No space for a hot water cylinder
Historic houses such as Quex Park, about 2.2 miles west, are a reminder that listed homes need consent before a heat pump goes in.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the quote shows VAT clearly
- What the manufacturer’s warranty covers and for how long
- What’s in the price and what isn’t
Different systems, different jobs
Air-to-air heat pumps
Since 2025, air-to-air heat pumps can also be permitted development in England, subject to the conditions. Cooling-only units are not included and need a check with the council.
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme covers England and Wales: £7,500 for air-to-water (and ground source), and £2,500 for air-to-air with strict conditions. The application goes through the installer.
What happens if it’s left?
A sudden boiler failure rarely leaves room to plan a heat pump properly. Planning ahead gives time for the heat loss survey, the design and the grant application before you need the heat. Small faults tend to grow, so it’s worth dealing with them early.
One room or a whole building, we price it on the same basis: the work involved, the access and the equipment. The price is fixed before we start, and the quote sets out the VAT.
Why people in Flete choose us
- Leading brands including Daikin, Mitsubishi Electric and Fujitsu
- A site survey and a fixed-price quote
- Electrical work covered by our NICEIC approval
- A reply the same working day
Take a look at our cost guide and our accreditations and certificates.
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How it works
The visit has three parts, a bit like a doctor’s appointment: look, put right and sign off. First we check the system or the space against the plan, then the work itself, and finally everything is tested, recorded and explained. 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 room and the outside of the property help us plan a visit to Flete.
- You tell us about the home and what you want from a heat pump.
- We survey for heat loss and look at radiators, cylinder space and outdoor unit options.
- We recommend air-to-water or air-to-air and check the grant position.
- Installation follows on the agreed dates.
- After commissioning, you get the MCS certificate and a handover.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear access to the 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
Getting a quote
For air source heat pumps in Flete, phone 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form. Tell us what kind of property it is and what you’d like done, and send a few pictures if you can. Enquiries get a reply the same working day.
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Homes in Flete and heat pumps
Flete is within about 2 miles of the coast. Coastal sites are worth mentioning at the survey, as salt air affects the outdoor unit and its fixings. About 42% of homes in Flete and the neighbourhoods around it were built between the wars, according to Valuation Office Agency council tax records, and Census 2021 figures found about 73% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. Homes of that age often have cavity walls that may or may not be insulated, which the survey checks. Houses typically have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder.
Live in one of the older houses around St. Catherine's Church? Expect the survey to look closely at heat loss and at the building’s planning status.
Flete is about 1 mile south-west of Margate, in Kent. Whether you are in the middle of Flete or further out, our engineers cover air source heat pumps, from small jobs to large ones. Flete is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Bromley, roughly 59 miles off, has its own page on this site.
All of CT9 is covered, from busy streets to back roads. That includes properties on Victoria Road, Flete Road and Norfolk Road and the roads around them. Places around Flete that are also on our list: Westwood (1 mile east), Haine (1 mile south-east), Manston (1 mile south), Garlinge (1 mile north-west) and Margate (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (14 miles south-west), Broadstairs (3 miles east), Whitstable (15 miles west) and Deal (10 miles south).
Landmarks near Flete
We fit and service air conditioning in homes and premises around Hartsdown Academy, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Margate station, about 1.5 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (1.3 miles north-east) and Westwood Cross (1.1 miles east). Open spaces near Flete include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
What a customer said
“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