Kent · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Hogben's Hill, Kent
For MCS certified installation of air source heat pumps for heating and hot water, with the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant applied for in Hogben's Hill, choose an F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved company. Fixed-price quotes and a 24/7 emergency line.
- Checking emitters for a heat pump
- Not knowing whether a grant applies
- A boiler that’s getting old
Air source heat pumps in Hogben's Hill
Air-to-water heat pumps heat your hot water through a cylinder. If you have a combi boiler and no cylinder, the survey looks at where one could go. Air-to-air systems do not heat hot water, so you’ll need another way to do that. We’re often asked to deal with deciding on the outdoor unit position and replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump, on hot water cylinders, air-to-air heat pumps and radiator systems.
Space for an outdoor unit is rarely an issue near Hogben's Hill, so the design focuses on heat loss and radiators.
Aftercare is simple, and most of it is in the manual: keep the outdoor unit clear, follow the manufacturer’s guidance on cleaning and book a service at the interval they recommend. That also helps where the warranty terms ask for regular servicing.
- Location
- Hogben's Hill (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Costs
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Accreditations
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Replies
- We reply the same working day
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Hogben's Hill questions
Do I need planning permission for a heat pump in Hogben's Hill?
That depends on the building and where the outdoor unit goes. Central Hogben's Hill sits inside the Sheldwich 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 cannot face a road. Where needed, we check with Swale council, which is usually the planning authority for Hogben's Hill.
Does the Boiler Upgrade Scheme cover homes in Hogben's Hill?
Yes, the scheme covers homes in England, including Hogben's Hill, if they qualify. 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. You do not apply yourself: the MCS certified installer does, which is us.
Does servicing affect my warranty?
It depends on the manufacturer’s terms. Some warranty terms require the system to be serviced regularly by a qualified engineer, so it’s worth checking. Either way, keep a record of every service.
What’s the price of a heat pump installation?
£8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes) for air-to-water, before the grant. The final price depends on the heat loss survey, the radiators and the cylinder and the quote is fixed.
Can I do the refrigerant work myself?
No, not the refrigerant side. Under the F-gas rules, it must be done by qualified engineers from a certified company, and a new electrical circuit is notifiable building work unless a registered competent person does it.
Will I get records for the system?
Yes, on every job. A new system comes with commissioning details, F-Gas records and the manufacturer’s warranty information, while repairs and services get a written note of what was found and done.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, 24/7. Call the emergency line and tell us the make, the symptoms and any error code, and we will talk you through the next steps.
What we are called out for in Hogben's Hill
Extensions, renovations and loft conversions are a natural time to rethink the heating. It’s simpler to plan radiators, pipework and a cylinder while the builders are in.
What we are most often called about:
- Deciding on the outdoor unit position
- Checking eligibility for a heat pump grant
- Comparing heat pump types
Live in one of the older houses around Church of St Mary? Expect the survey to look closely at heat loss and at the building’s planning status.
What to look for in a quote
- The make and model of any parts or equipment being quoted
- What happens if the job turns out to be different on the day
- Whether the company is F-Gas certified, and whether you can check it
Nearby places to Hogben's Hill
What else we do in Hogben's Hill
Why act early in Hogben's Hill
A heat pump sized without a proper heat loss survey can struggle in cold weather or run inefficiently. Doing the survey properly from the start avoids that. Planning ahead for a job in Hogben's Hill means we can bring everything needed.
Homes, offices, shops and public buildings are all priced the same way: what’s needed, how we reach it, the parts and the labour. Ask for a fixed-price quote and we’ll go through it with you.
What you get with us
- An F-Gas certified company, as the law requires
- We work on all the leading brands
- A 24/7 emergency line
- Members of Checkatrade
See how installs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after the system is mostly common sense. A few tips:
- Leave space around the outdoor unit
- Know the servicing conditions in your warranty
- Let the heat pump run steadily, as set up at handover
Now and then in cold weather, the outdoor unit defrosts itself. It may give off steam or sound different for a few minutes and it’s part of how the system works.
Let the heat pump run steadily rather than switching it on and off, using the settings agreed at handover.
The process
Our engineers bring the tools, gauges and access equipment the job needs. All we ask is clear access to the units, or to where they’ll go, and to the consumer unit. On site, the work takes from a couple of days to around a week, depending on the system and how much of the heating changes. A few pictures help us make the most of a visit to Hogben's Hill.
- Step one is understanding the house, how it’s heated today and what you’d like to change.
- A heat loss survey works out how much heat each room needs, and we look at the radiators, the cylinder space and where the outdoor unit could go.
- The price comes back fixed and in writing, with the grant and VAT shown line by line.
- We fit the outdoor unit and connect it to the heating, hot water and controls.
- The system is commissioned and registered under MCS, and we show you how to use it.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear a path to the units and the space around them
- Mention any parking restrictions near the property
- Make sure we can reach the outdoor unit, or where it will go
Ask for a quote
To help us quote: the address and the type of property, a few photos, the make and model of any existing system and any symptoms, from error codes to drips. Then phone 07833 053749.
Advice
Air source heat pumps around Hogben's Hill
The Valuation Office Agency’s council tax figures put about 39% of homes in and around Hogben's Hill before 1919, and about 74% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to Census 2021 figures. Period properties can still suit a heat pump, but the design has to start from accurate heat loss figures. Finding room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder is seldom a problem in homes like these.
Belmont House and Gardens, roughly 2.9 miles west, is a reminder to check your home’s listing status: permitted development does not cover listed buildings.
Hogben's Hill is about 3 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. If you need air source heat pumps in Hogben's Hill, it’s easy to get a fixed-price quote: please ring us on 07833 053749 or use the quote form. Our area covers London and the South East, Hogben's Hill included. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent. Our Bromley page covers places nearby, about 40 miles away.
Our working area takes in ME13, every street of it. We also cover Selling (1 mile east), Gushmere (1 mile north-east), Perrywood (1 mile south-east), Neames Forstal (1 mile east) and Crouch (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-west) and Whitstable (7 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Hogben's Hill
In Hogben's Hill, that means homes and buildings near The White Lion Public House and the streets around them. Hogben's Hill’s nearest station is Selling station, roughly 1.3 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.9 miles south-east).
A customer’s words
“Office air con broke down in the July heatwave. Called at 8am, engineer was here by noon and fixed within 2 hours. Brilliant emergency response. They now hold the service contract for the whole building.”
James T., Crawley, office manager