Kent · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Hunton, Kent
We cover Hunton for heat pump installation. A look at the job first, a fixed-price quote and written records at the end.
- Radiators that may be too small for a heat pump
- A boiler that’s getting old
- Deciding on the outdoor unit position
How we handle air source heat pumps in Hunton
An air-to-water heat pump costs £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme can provide £7,500 towards an eligible air-to-water system in England and Wales, and as the installer we apply for it on your behalf. Eligibility depends on the property, so we confirm it before anything is agreed. The work covers air-to-air heat pumps, homes heated by oil, LPG or gas and air-to-water heat pumps, and the jobs we see most are ageing boilers that will need replacing and choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air.
Older and listed homes in villages like Hunton need extra care, and permitted development does not cover listed buildings, so consent comes first.
If a fault appears while the equipment is under the manufacturer’s warranty, tell us the make, model and installation date. We will explain how the manufacturer’s terms are likely to apply before any chargeable work goes ahead.
- Place
- Hunton (ME15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Enquiries
- We reply the same working day
- Quotes
- Fixed, in writing
- Guide price
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Credentials
- NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified, MCS
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
The process
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you and check the plan with you first. Dust sheets go down over floors and anything close to the work, and anything electrical is made safe before work starts. The work itself takes anything from a couple of days for air-to-air to the best part of a week for air-to-water with radiator changes. A few pictures help us make the most of a visit to Hunton.
- We find out about your home and the heating you have now.
- We measure heat loss for every room.
- We design the system, check the radiators and cylinder and look at the outdoor unit position.
- A fixed-price quote explains the cost, the grant position and the VAT.
- Then it’s fitted, commissioned and registered with MCS.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the rooms we’re working in
- Clear access to the fuse board
- Name a contact who can meet us at the agreed time
How to get a quote
Photos are the fastest route to a quote: the inside and outside of the property where the work is, plus the rating plate of any unit already there. Add the address and what you’d like done, and simple jobs can often be priced without a visit.
Related advice
What air source heat pumps can’t fix
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Getting planning permission or listed building consent on your behalf
- Improving the building’s insulation
- Tax advice on your own circumstances
Not sure which it is? You can ring 07833 053749 or write to us at info@aircondoctor.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- Radiator systems
- Underfloor heating
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Hot water cylinders
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
What you can do yourself, and what needs us
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 helps us diagnose quickly, and a photo or a short video of the display is even better.
Some faults have simple causes you can check first: is the system in the right mode, is the set temperature sensible, are the remote’s batteries working and has the breaker tripped. If the breaker trips a second time, leave it off and phone 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier.
Heat pumps in Hunton: local notes
About 71% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to the 2021 Census. Houses normally have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder.
Older homes near St Mary's Church may need extra checks for planning and heat loss before a heat pump is designed. Sizing comes from the heat each room loses on a cold day, not from the size of the old boiler.
Hunton is about 4 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. From the centre of Hunton to the outskirts, our engineers cover air source heat pumps, from a single room to a whole building. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent, large and small. For properties nearby, see our East Grinstead page (21 miles or so).
Our working area takes in ME15. We cover homes and businesses on West Street, Bensted Close and Bishop's Lane and nearby roads. Close by, we work in Benover (1 mile west), Yalding (1 mile north-west), Congelow (1 mile west), Chainhurst (1 mile south-east) and Laddingford (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles west) and Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west).
What’s near Hunton
Typical jobs here are in properties near Quarry Wood. The nearest railway station is Yalding station, roughly 2.1 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Teapot Island (1.8 miles west) and Oakwood Hospital (3.7 miles north).
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Different systems, different jobs
Air-to-water heat pumps
Flow temperatures are lower than with a typical boiler, which is why radiator sizing is part of the survey.
Outdoor unit position and planning
Where the outdoor unit goes depends on airflow, access and the route into the house. Noise is part of the MCS 020(a) check, so we consider nearby homes too.
FAQs for Hunton
Will a heat pump in Hunton need planning permission?
That depends on the building and where the outdoor unit goes. Historic England lists about 37 buildings and structures within half a mile of the centre of Hunton. On a house, an air source heat pump can often go ahead under permitted development, with an outdoor unit of no more than 1.5 cubic metres and an installation that meets MCS 020(a), which includes a noise check. Those rights do not reach the grounds of a listed building, and conservation areas rule out walls or roofs facing a road. If that might affect you, we ask the local planning authority (for Hunton, typically Maidstone council).
Can I get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant in Hunton?
Hunton is covered, as the scheme runs across England and Wales. It gives £7,500 towards an air-to-water or ground source heat pump, or £2,500 towards an air-to-air heat pump that replaces the fossil-fuel heating and meets the whole home’s heating need. As an MCS certified installer, we apply for it on your behalf.
Should I choose air-to-water or air-to-air?
Air-to-water feeds your central heating and hot water, while air-to-air warms and cools rooms directly. With air-to-air, hot water needs another source and the survey helps decide.
Do I need to service the system to keep the warranty?
For some brands, yes. Read the manufacturer’s terms, or send us the make and model and we will explain them and stick to the interval they set.
How long will it take to install a heat pump?
It takes from a couple of days to around a week, depending on the system and how much of the heating changes. The cylinder, the radiators and the pipework make the biggest difference and the timing is set out with your quote.
Can you look at a system you didn’t fit?
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.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. Photos often do the job for simple work, while larger systems and faults that need testing are seen on site.
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