Kent · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in Hartlip
MCS certified installation of air source heat pumps for heating and hot water, with the boiler upgrade scheme grant applied for, for Hartlip and the surrounding area. Ask us for a fixed-price quote, and we’ll reply the same working day.
- An oil, LPG or gas boiler near the end of its life
- Replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump
- Checking whether planning permission is needed
Air source heat pumps in Hartlip, done properly
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 air-to-air heat pumps are sometimes simply called air conditioning. If the problem is checking eligibility for a heat pump grant and replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump, we can help.
Homes around Hartlip typically have room outside for a heat pump, so the design focuses on heat loss and radiators.
Think of the paperwork as the system’s health record: a dated account of the work and the readings we took. If anything goes wrong later, it helps the next engineer and the manufacturer and it’s worth keeping safe.
- Place
- Hartlip (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Typical price
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Enquiries
- We reply the same working day
- Accreditations
- NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified, MCS
- Pricing
- A fixed price before we start
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Hartlip questions
Do you cover smaller places like Hartlip?
Yes. Hartlip is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Visits to smaller places are planned so the engineer arrives with what the job needs.
Is a heat pump in Hartlip permitted development?
It depends on the property. The Hartlip Village Conservation Area takes in the middle of Hartlip. The permitted development rules for heat pumps leave out listed buildings and stop outdoor units going on road-facing walls or roofs in conservation areas. Anything outside the rules needs an application, and we raise it with the local planning authority (for Hartlip, typically Swale council) first.
Can landlords and managing agents book you?
Yes. Homeowners, landlords, agents and businesses all book us in Hartlip and across Kent. Tell us who should receive the paperwork.
Am I eligible for a heat pump grant?
Not every home qualifies, so we check. Only one grant is available per property, it cannot replace a low-carbon system, and hybrids don’t qualify and other conditions apply.
Do you protect the property while you work?
We put dust sheets over floors and furniture near the work first, and we tidy up as we go. Before we leave, we clear up and run through the work with you.
When will I hear back?
You’ll hear from us the same working day. For a breakdown that can’t wait, call our 24/7 emergency line.
Can you set up regular servicing?
Yes. We offer maintenance contracts, with visits at the interval your system and the manufacturer need. Each visit is recorded and F-Gas records kept where they apply.
How the visit works
Refrigerant work is done by qualified engineers working for an F-Gas certified company, while the electrical side is covered by our NICEIC approval. So on the day, you do not need a separate electrician for the electrical side. On site, it takes a few days on site, depending on the cylinder, the radiators and the pipework involved. A note on how to find the property and where to park makes a visit to Hartlip easier.
- We start with your plans and the property.
- We survey for heat loss and look at radiators, cylinder space and outdoor unit options.
- You get our view on the right type for the house, and on whether the Boiler Upgrade Scheme applies.
- Installation follows on the agreed dates.
- We commission it, complete the MCS certificate and show you how to use it.
Before we arrive
- Clear a path to the units and the space around them
- Let us know if the units are on a roof, a high wall or in a locked area
- Clear access to the fuse board
Getting a quote
To get a fixed-price quote, ring 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form and tell us about the property and what you need. Photos help a lot. We reply to enquiries the same working day.
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What owners can safely do
Owner care supports servicing; it does not replace it. Simple care keeps the air moving through the system, but the inside of the units, the refrigerant and the electrics still need a qualified engineer.
Write down what you notice: 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.
Air source heat pumps around Hartlip
At about 3 miles from the coast, Hartlip is close enough for sea air to matter. Salt air is hard on outdoor units, so a heat pump near the sea needs a sensible position and regular checks, and some models offer corrosion protection for coastal sites. Census 2021 figures found about 70% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. Detached and semi-detached houses typically have room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder.
Period properties close to Church of St Michael can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first. A heat loss calculation decides the size of heat pump your home needs.
Hartlip is about 3 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Kent. Whether you’re in the middle of Hartlip or further out, our engineers cover air source heat pumps, from small jobs to large ones. Hartlip is one of 922 places in Kent where we work for homes and businesses. There’s also a page for Bromley, roughly 27 miles from Hartlip.
Our working area takes in ME9. That includes properties on The Street, Dane Close and Place Lane and the roads around them. Places around Hartlip that are also on our list: Lower Hartlip (1 mile east), Moor Street (1 mile north-west), Breach (1 mile north-east), Meresborough (1 mile west) and Newington (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (7 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (4 miles east), Gravesend (13 miles north-west) and Faversham (11 miles east).
Local landmarks in Hartlip
Typical jobs here are in properties near Leigh Academy Rainham and Foxburrow Wood, among other places. Hartlip’s nearest station is Newington station, about 1.3 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Bayford Court (4.5 miles east) and Medway Maritime Hospital (4.8 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Detling Hill and Bishop Saltings.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated record, with F-Gas records wherever refrigerant work is involved, ready for a tenant, a buyer or an inspection.
Bigger systems bring extra duties: systems with an effective rated output over 12 kW need a TM44 inspection by an accredited energy assessor at least every 5 years. We arrange the inspection, get the system ready and put right anything it picks up.
After we’ve gone
How well a system lasts depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Know the servicing conditions in your warranty
- Use the settings explained at handover
- Clear leaves and debris from the outdoor unit
After commissioning, the installation is registered under MCS and you receive the certificate. File it with the warranty documents for future reference.
Leave space around the outdoor unit. It needs good airflow to collect heat from outside, so keep it clear all year.
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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