Kent · Heat pump installation
Fosten Green air source heat pumps
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Your questions about air source heat pumps in Fosten Green
Is the heat pump grant available in Fosten Green?
Fosten Green is in England, where the Boiler Upgrade Scheme runs. Air-to-water and ground source systems attract £7,500. Air-to-air gets £2,500, but only where it takes over from fossil-fuel heating and covers the whole home’s heating demand. We hold MCS certification, so the application is ours to make for you.
Is Fosten Green within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Send a few details and pictures, and we reply the same working day.
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump?
The heat loss survey answers that, room by room. Rooms where the radiator is big enough stay as they are, and any that need upsizing are set out in the quote.
Why use an F-Gas certified company?
Certification shows a business is approved to work on systems that hold F gas refrigerant. In Great Britain, that certification is a legal requirement, not an optional extra, and we hold it.
How soon will you get back to me?
On the same working day you contact us. After that, we agree a survey, diagnosis or installation date that suits you, and you get a fixed price before any work goes ahead.
Is the equipment covered by a warranty?
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 whichever brand you choose.
Is a heat pump permitted development?
Often not in England, as many heat pumps on houses are permitted development provided the conditions are met. The outdoor unit must be 1.5 m³ or less, comply with MCS 020(a), not be cooling-only and not be within a listed building’s curtilage.
How we handle air source heat pumps in Fosten Green
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 look at the planning position for your home during the survey. If you are dealing with not knowing whether a grant applies and planning and permitted development questions, we can help.
Older and listed homes in villages like Fosten Green need extra care, and permitted development does not cover listed buildings, so consent comes first.
The records are your system’s health record: what was fitted or found, what was done and when. It makes the next visit quicker and any warranty question simpler, so keep it safe.
- Where
- Fosten Green (TN27)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Enquiries
- On the working day you ask
- Quote
- Fixed, in writing
- Accreditations
- NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified, MCS
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Everything the job needs comes with us, from tools and test equipment to ladders and dust sheets. You only need to give us clear access to the units, or their planned positions, and to the fuse board. On site, the work takes a few days on site, depending on the cylinder, the radiators and the pipework involved. Pictures of the space and where the outdoor unit could go let us plan the work in Fosten Green.
- It begins with your house and the heating it relies on now.
- A heat loss survey is carried out, room by room.
- From those figures we size the heat pump and decide on radiators, cylinder and outdoor position.
- A fixed-price quote explains the cost, the grant position and the VAT.
- Then it’s fitted, commissioned and registered with MCS.
Getting ready for the visit
- Arrange for someone to be there to let us in
- Clear access to the fuse board
- Mention any roof access, ladders or high-level work
Ask for a quote
Published ranges are a starting point; the quote is built on your property, because no two buildings, rooms or systems are the same. After a look at the job, by photos or a survey, the price is fixed. To start, ring us on 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Air source heat pumps in Fosten Green: the local picture
The centre of Fosten Green lies within a conservation area. There are 2 conservation areas within a mile of the centre of Fosten Green. Castwisell Manor Farmhouse, listed at grade II*, is one of roughly 11 protected buildings and structures in the half-mile around Fosten Green’s centre. That affects heat pumps: listed buildings need consent, and conservation areas limit where the outdoor unit can go under permitted development. Where needed, we check with Ashford council, usually the planning authority here. About 75% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to Census 2021 figures. Detached and semi-detached houses normally have room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder.
Sizing comes from the heat each room loses on a cold day, not from the size of the old boiler. Period properties close to St Margaret's Church can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first.
Fosten Green is about 11 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. From the centre of Fosten Green to the outskirts, we cover air source heat pumps, from a single room to a whole building. Across Kent, we cover 922 places, and Fosten Green is one of them. Eastbourne, roughly 26 miles off, has its own page on this site.
The closest recent job we can point to from Fosten Green was on Mermaid Street, Rye (TN31), about 11 miles south-east: installing three Fujitsu wall-mounted units in guest bedrooms, with the outdoor units positioned in the hotel’s walled rear garden.
Our working area takes in TN27, every street of it. Close to Fosten Green, our area also takes in Clapper Hill (1 mile east), East End (1 mile south), Parkgate (2 miles south-east), London Beach (3 miles east) and Strood (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles north), Ashford (11 miles east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west) and Foley Park (13 miles north).
Around Fosten Green
The closest station to Fosten Green is Headcorn station, roughly 4.6 miles north. Nearby you will also find Mervyn Quinlan Museum (0.9 miles south) and Sissinghurst Castle (2.1 miles north-west).
What the work involves, system by system
Radiators and underfloor heating
Heat pumps run at lower flow temperatures, so radiators may need to be larger so we check them against each room’s heat loss.
Outdoor unit position and planning
Where the outdoor unit goes depends on airflow, access and the route into the house. We also consider neighbours and noise, as MCS 020(a) includes a noise check.
Places near Fosten Green
What else we do in Fosten Green
What owners can safely do
There are a few things you can safely do yourself: keeping the outdoor unit clear, checking the mode and set temperature, and the routine cleaning in the manual. Anything inside the units, the electrics and the refrigerant is engineer’s work.
Keep a note of anything odd: an error code, a new noise, a drip, a smell or a change in how well the system heats or cools. It makes our diagnosis quicker, and a photo or a short video of the display is even better.
What happens if it’s left?
Permitted development rules can change, and conditions vary between properties. We look at the planning position early, so there are no surprises covering listed buildings, conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. Booking before summer means the work in Fosten Green is done before the hot weather.
Whatever the property, the quote works the same way: what’s needed, how we reach it, the parts and the labour. Call for a fixed-price quote and we will go through it with you.
What you get with us
- Every job looked at before it’s priced
- MCS certified heat pump installers
- Electrical work covered by our NICEIC approval
- 24/7 emergency line for breakdowns
See how installs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
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