Kent · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in Fordcombe
Air source heat pumps across Fordcombe and nearby, from the first look to the final check and a fixed price agreed before any work starts.
- Checking emitters for a heat pump
- Questions about where the outdoor unit can go
- Planning and permitted development questions
Your questions about air source heat pumps in Fordcombe
Is a heat pump in Fordcombe permitted development?
The answer turns on the property and where the outdoor unit would sit. The centre of Fordcombe is in a conservation area. A heat pump on a house can be permitted development if it meets the conditions, including the MCS noise check, but not within the grounds of a listed building, and in a conservation area the outdoor unit can’t face a road. Where necessary, we check with the local planning authority (for Fordcombe, usually Sevenoaks council).
Does the Boiler Upgrade Scheme cover homes in Fordcombe?
Fordcombe is in England, where the Boiler Upgrade Scheme runs. Whether your home qualifies, and for how much, depends on the type of heat pump and the heating it replaces. The installer applies, and we are MCS certified.
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.
What warranty do I get?
Warranty comes from the manufacturer and depends on the brand and product. Daikin, for example, gives a standard 2 years on split air conditioning, and we explain the terms for whichever brand you choose.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. For simple jobs, photos and a few details can be enough, while bigger systems and repairs that need testing get a visit.
Which accreditations do you hold?
AirCon Doctor is an F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved for electrical work and MCS certified for heat pumps. We are members of Checkatrade too.
Which manufacturers do you install and repair?
The main ones, including Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, Fujitsu, Panasonic, Toshiba, LG, Samsung, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Hitachi. For a new system, we suggest the make and model that suit the property and tell you why.
Air source heat pumps for homes and businesses in Fordcombe
Many air source heat pumps can be installed as permitted development in England, without a planning application. The conditions include an outdoor unit of no more than 1.5 m³ and compliance with MCS 020(a), and the unit cannot be used solely for cooling or sit within the curtilage of a listed building. We check the rules for your property as part of the survey. The work covers homes heated by oil, LPG or gas, air-to-air heat pumps and radiator systems, and people most often call us about deciding on the outdoor unit position and planning and permitted development questions.
Homes around Fordcombe typically have room outside for a heat pump, so the design comes down to heat loss, radiators and hot water.
Warranty periods vary by brand and by product. Daikin, for instance, gives a standard 2 years on split air conditioning, with longer extensions only on its air-to-water heat pumps. For any other brand, we explain the manufacturer’s terms on your quote.
- Location
- Fordcombe (TN3)
- Region
- Kent
- Response
- Answered the same working day
- Credentials
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Guide price
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Nearby places to Fordcombe
What else we do in Fordcombe
Air source heat pumps in Fordcombe: the local picture
The 2021 Census found about 80% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. Finding room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder is seldom a problem in homes like these.
With Groombridge Place about 1.8 miles south, it’s worth asking whether your own home is listed before planning a heat pump.
Fordcombe is about 4 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Wherever you are in the TN3 postcode area, our engineers can take on air source heat pumps. In Kent alone we list 922 places, and Fordcombe is one. East Grinstead, roughly 8 miles off, has its own page on this site.
Not far from Fordcombe, a recent job of ours was on Beacon Road, Crowborough (TN6), about 6 miles south: installing a Mitsubishi Electric multi-split system serving four bedrooms and a large home office.
That includes properties on Spring Hill, St Peters Row and Chafford Lane and the roads around them. Here we cover the TN3 postcode area. We also cover the places around Fordcombe: Walter's Green (1 mile north-west), Stone Cross (1 mile south), Ashurst (1 mile south-west), Teasley Mead (1 mile west) and Penshurst (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (10 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles east), Tonbridge (6 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (13 miles north-east).
Near you in Fordcombe
Locally, jobs take us to houses, flats and workplaces close to Chafford Arms and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Ashurst Kent station, about 1.4 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Bolebroke Castle (3.4 miles south-west) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (3.6 miles east). Open spaces near Fordcombe include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
What we do, step by step
We book the visit for a day and time that suit you, and we let you know if plans need to move. When we arrive, we check the job against the survey or the pictures you sent. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. From there, the work takes from a couple of days to around a week, depending on the system and how much of the heating changes. If a lane or gateway near Fordcombe is tight for a van, let us know and we’ll plan for it.
- First we talk through the property and the current system.
- Every room’s heat loss is worked out on site.
- We design the system, check the radiators and cylinder and look at the outdoor unit position.
- You get a fixed price, with any grant and the VAT set out.
- We install, commission and register the system under MCS.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions near the property
- Tell us about any building rules, permits or sign-in
- Arrange for someone to be there to let us in
Ask for a quote
For a fixed-price quote, call 07833 053749 or use the quote form with the address and a few details about the rooms or units involved. Photos help a lot. We reply to enquiries the same working day.
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What air source heat pumps can’t fix
In fairness, some problems need a different answer:
- A grant for a home that does not meet the scheme rules
- Formal advice on VAT for your situation
- Any gas work on the existing boiler
If in doubt, ring us on 07833 053749 or drop us a line and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Where we work
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Radiator systems
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Hot water cylinders
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Underfloor heating
Signs you need air source heat pumps in Fordcombe
Some people want to move away from burning fossil fuels at home. With a heat pump, the heat comes from the air outside and the system runs on electricity, which is why it fits that aim.
What we’re most often called about:
- Working out where a cylinder could go
- A boiler that’s getting old
- Finding a place for the outdoor unit
Older homes near Church of St Peter may need extra checks for planning and heat loss before a heat pump is designed.
What to look for in a quote
- If the quote is based on a survey, pictures or a diagnosis
- What the manufacturer’s warranty covers and for how long
- What happens if the job turns out to be different on the day
What you can do yourself, and what needs us
Before you call us about a fault, a few checks can save a visit: check the mode, the set temperature, the remote’s batteries and the breaker. If the breaker trips a second time, leave it off and ring us on 07833 053749.
On air conditioning, the filters in the indoor unit are usually the one part owners can clean, if the manual says so. With the power off, they lift out, can be vacuumed or rinsed and must be fully dry before they go back. For a heat pump, the main owner jobs are a clear outdoor unit and sensible control settings.
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