Kent · Heat pump installation
Horsmonden air source heat pumps
One call covers heat pump installation in Horsmonden, from the first look to sign-off. An F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, on Checkatrade.
- Ageing boilers that will need replacing
- Deciding on the outdoor unit position
- Checking whether planning permission is needed
Fixed-price quotes for air source heat pumps in Horsmonden
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We look at:
- A single visit or a regular plan
- What kind of system it is
- What electrical work the job needs
One room or a whole building, the quote is built the same way: what needs doing, how we get to it and what it needs. You’ll have a fixed price before we start, with VAT shown clearly.
What to send for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- The outdoor side of the property, including any roof or flat area
- A few pictures of the room and the wall the unit is on, or will go on
- The make and model of the system, from the label
Here’s what helps us quote: the address and the type of property, a few photos, the make and model of any existing system and anything you’ve noticed, such as an error code or a noise. Once you have those, ring 07833 053749 or send an email.
Air source heat pumps in Horsmonden
As an MCS certified installer, we fit air source heat pumps for homes in Horsmonden and the rest of Kent. There are two kinds: air-to-water, which heats radiators or underfloor heating and your hot water, and air-to-air, which warms rooms through indoor units and can also cool. We help you work out which suits your home. The work covers underfloor heating, air-to-water heat pumps and radiator systems, and the jobs we see most are plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump and finding a place for the outdoor unit.
In a place like Horsmonden, some homes are listed, 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
- Horsmonden (TN12)
- Region
- Kent
- Accreditations
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Quote
- Fixed after a survey or photos
- Costs
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Air source heat pumps around Horsmonden
The Valuation Office Agency’s council tax figures put about 47% of homes across Horsmonden and its surrounding area before 1919, and about 78% 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. Detached and semi-detached houses typically have room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder.
Scotney Castle, roughly 3.4 miles south, is a reminder to check your home’s listing status: permitted development does not cover listed buildings.
Horsmonden is about 7 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Whether you are in the middle of Horsmonden or further out, our engineers cover air source heat pumps, from a single room to a whole building. We cover 922 places across Kent, from busy centres to quieter spots. East Grinstead is in our area too, around 19 miles away.
The closest recent job we can point to from Horsmonden was on Beacon Road, Crowborough (TN6), about 13 miles south-west: installing a Mitsubishi Electric multi-split system serving four bedrooms and a large home office.
Our working area takes in TN12 in full. From Morley Drive, Woodgate Mews and Back Lane to the smaller roads in between, nowhere is left out. Other places close to Horsmonden include Hazel Street (1 mile south-west), Capel Cross (1 mile south-east), Broad Ford (1 mile south-east), Palmer's Green (1 mile north-west) and Castle Hill (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles west) and Tonbridge (8 miles north-west).
Around Horsmonden
We fit and service air conditioning in homes and premises around The Highwayman pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Paddock Wood station, roughly 3.4 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Tunbridge Wells Hospital (5.3 miles west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (2.5 miles south).
Before you call an engineer
Owner care supports servicing; it doesn’t 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: error codes, noises, drips, smells or a drop in performance. It helps us diagnose quickly, and a photo or a short video of the display is even better.
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When to call us in Horsmonden
Some people want to move away from burning fossil fuels at home. A heat pump runs on electricity and takes heat from the outside air, which is why it fits that aim.
Customers typically contact us after spotting something like this:
- Wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating
- Ageing boilers that will need replacing
- Deciding which kind of heat pump suits the home
Every heat pump design starts with a room-by-room heat loss calculation.
Comparing quotes
- What records you get at the end
- Who does the electrical work, and whether they can certify it
- What the manufacturer’s warranty covers and for how long
How it works
Where something has to be switched off during the work, we agree it with you first, so you can plan around it. In a business, work can often be done one area at a time. On site, it takes a few days for most air-to-water installations, with air-to-air systems often quicker. Rural lanes and tight entrances are worth mentioning before a visit to Horsmonden.
- Step one is understanding the house, how it’s heated today and what you’d like to change.
- 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.
- The price comes back fixed and in writing, with the grant and VAT shown line by line.
- Installation covers the outdoor unit, the indoor connections and the controls.
- Once it’s running correctly, the MCS certificate is issued and we show you the settings.
Preparing for the visit
- Have the make and model of any existing unit to hand
- Tell us about any building rules, permits or sign-in
- Let us know where the consumer unit is
Ask for a quote
For a fixed-price quote, give us a ring on 07833 053749 or send an email 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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Horsmonden: your questions answered
Do I need planning permission for a heat pump in Horsmonden?
It depends on the property. A conservation area takes in the middle of Horsmonden. 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 planning department at Tunbridge Wells council, usually the authority for Horsmonden first.
Can I get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant in Horsmonden?
Yes, if the home and the heat pump meet the scheme’s rules: Horsmonden is in England, where it applies. The amount depends on the type of heat pump, and the survey confirms which applies. You do not apply yourself: the MCS certified installer does, which is us.
Do you provide F-Gas records?
Yes. It’s the record a manufacturer or the next engineer will ask to see: the date, the work, and any refrigerant added or recovered.
Should I choose air-to-water or air-to-air?
Air-to-water suits homes with radiators and a cylinder; air-to-air suits rooms that need heating and cooling. The survey helps decide. We install both types.
Is the equipment covered by a warranty?
It’s the manufacturer’s, and the terms are theirs. Some terms depend on regular servicing by a qualified engineer so it’s worth keeping the service records.
Can I do the refrigerant work myself?
Anything that involves the refrigerant needs an F-Gas qualified engineer from a certified company. That’s a legal requirement, and it also matters for the manufacturer’s warranty. We can quote for the whole job, from supply to commissioning.
Do you work on systems someone else installed?
Yes. Systems fitted by other companies are fine from all the leading brands. Tell us the make and model and send any paperwork you have.
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