Kent · Heat pump installation
Hareplain air source heat pumps
Looking for air source heat pumps in Hareplain? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around you, then sign it off with written records.
- Deciding which kind of heat pump suits the home
- Wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating
- Finding a place for the outdoor unit
About our air source heat pumps in Hareplain
Heat pumps run at lower flow temperatures than most boilers, so radiators may need to be larger to give out the same heat. The survey shows which rooms are fine and which need changes, and the quote sets it out. If you are dealing with deciding which kind of heat pump suits the home and plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump, we can sort it out.
If your home in or near Hareplain is heated by oil, LPG or electric heaters with no mains gas, an extra £1,500 is available through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme until March 2027, on top of the £7,500.
Refrigerant work is written up in the F-Gas records: what was done, the refrigerant type and any amount added or recovered. Keep the records with the manual and the warranty documents, ready for the next service or a warranty query.
- Place
- Hareplain (TN27)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Guide price
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Quote
- Fixed, in writing
- Credentials
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What happens on the day
Refrigerant work is done by qualified engineers working for an F-Gas certified company, and electrical work is done by us as NICEIC approved contractors. On the day, both are in the same hands. The work takes a few days for most air-to-water installations, with air-to-air systems often quicker. A few photos help us make the most of a visit to Hareplain.
- 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.
- We fit the outdoor unit and connect it to the heating, hot water and controls.
- We commission the heat pump, complete the MCS paperwork and talk you through the controls.
How to prepare
- Clear a path to the units and the space around them
- Keep pets out of the rooms we’re working in
- Mention any managing agent or landlord rules we need to follow
Ask for a quote
To get a fixed-price quote, ring us on 07833 053749 or send an email and tell us about the property and what you need. A few photos make it quicker. You’ll hear back from us the same working day.
Related advice
How the job changes from property to property
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme
There’s one grant per property, and you cannot get a grant to replace a low-carbon system. Hybrids are excluded.
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.
Places near Hareplain
What else we do in Hareplain
Air source heat pumps around Hareplain
About 75% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to the 2021 Census. Detached and semi-detached houses usually have room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder.
A heat loss calculation decides the size of heat pump your home needs. The installer applies for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, and we are MCS certified.
Hareplain is about 10 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. For air source heat pumps in and around Hareplain, please phone us on 07833 053749 or use the quote form for a fixed-price quote. We work across London and the South East, Hareplain included. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for East Grinstead, about 27 miles away.
Not far from Hareplain, a recent job of ours 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 TN27, we can take the job on. Places around Hareplain that are also on our list: Three Chimneys (1 mile south-west), Biddenden (1 mile south-east), Curteis' Corner (1 mile east), Lashenden (2 miles north-east) and Standen (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles north), Ashford (11 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles west) and Tonbridge (15 miles west).
Landmarks near Hareplain
Locally, jobs take us to houses, flats and workplaces close to Three Chimneys Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Headcorn station, roughly 2.8 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Kent Firefighting Museum (0.8 miles north) and Sissinghurst Castle (1.7 miles south-west).
Questions from Hareplain
Is Hareplain within the area you cover?
Yes, and the size of the place makes no difference to how we work. A few pictures and the postcode are enough to get things started.
Is planning permission needed for a heat pump in Hareplain?
It comes down to the building and the spot chosen for the outdoor unit. A conservation area takes in the middle of Hareplain. 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 the local planning authority (for Hareplain, normally Tunbridge Wells council).
What accreditations do you have?
We hold F-Gas company certification, which the law requires for any business working on refrigerant. We are also NICEIC approved, MCS certified for heat pumps and Checkatrade members.
Am I eligible for a heat pump grant?
Not every home qualifies, so we check. There’s one grant per property, you cannot get one to replace a low-carbon system, and hybrids are excluded, among other rules.
Who is responsible for leak checks?
Responsibility is shared between the operator, typically whoever owns or controls the equipment, and the service technicians. How often depends on the size of the refrigerant charge in tonnes of CO2 equivalent: at least yearly for 5 to under 50 tCO2e, and every 6 months for 50 to under 500 tCO2e.
Why use an F-Gas certified company?
For refrigerant work, both the engineer and the company need the right F-gas credentials. It’s worth checking before you book, and we are happy to show ours.
Is there VAT on a heat pump?
For homes, 0% until 31 March 2027, under HMRC Notice 708/6, then 5%. With air-to-air, HMRC’s view depends on the product, so we confirm the VAT on the quote.
After we have gone
Looking after the system is mostly common sense. A few tips:
- Ask about the grant before you commit
- Let the heat pump run steadily, as set up at handover
- Keep to regular servicing
In cold, damp weather the outdoor unit runs a defrost cycle from time to time. You might see steam or hear the unit change note, and that is normal.
Leave space around the outdoor unit. It needs good airflow to collect heat from outside, so keep it clear all year.
What air source heat pumps can’t fix
In fairness, some problems need a different answer:
- Any gas work on the existing boiler
- Grants for hybrid systems or replacements of low-carbon systems
- Tax advice on your own circumstances
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier and we’ll say what we think.
What the work covers
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Underfloor heating
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Radiator systems
- Hot water cylinders
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