Hertfordshire · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Kimpton, Hertfordshire
For air source heat pumps in Kimpton, one call is all it takes: diagnosis, fixed price, work and sign-off. An F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, on Checkatrade.
- Deciding on the outdoor unit position
- A boiler that’s getting old
- Checking whether planning permission is needed
How we handle air source heat pumps in Kimpton
Air-to-air heat pumps can qualify for a £2,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, but only in some cases. It has to replace the fossil-fuel heating, cover the whole heating demand, be fitted by an MCS certified installer and be in a home, so an add-on next to a boiler is not eligible. If the problem is deciding which kind of heat pump suits the home and a boiler that’s getting old, we can sort it out.
For a home around Kimpton that is off mains gas and heated by oil or LPG, an extra £1,500 is available through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme until March 2027, on top of the £7,500.
Any work on the refrigerant circuit is recorded: what was done, the refrigerant type and any amount added or recovered. File them with the system’s paperwork, as a manufacturer or a future engineer may ask to see them.
- Where
- Kimpton (SG4)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price guide
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Enquiries
- We reply the same working day
- Pricing
- A fixed price before we start
- Credentials
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Kimpton: your questions answered
Is the heat pump grant available in Kimpton?
Yes, if the home and the heat pump meet the scheme’s rules: Kimpton is in England, where it applies. The grant is £7,500 for an air source (air-to-water) heat pump and £2,500 for an air-to-air system that replaces the existing fossil-fuel heating. As an MCS certified installer, we apply for it on your behalf.
Do you cover smaller places like Kimpton?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We’re based in East Grinstead and plan each visit so the job can be finished in one trip where possible.
Which accreditations do you hold?
We hold F-Gas company certification, which the law requires for any business working on refrigerant. We’re also NICEIC approved, MCS certified for heat pumps and Checkatrade members.
Can I do the refrigerant work myself?
Not the refrigerant work. Under the F-gas rules, it must be done by qualified engineers from a certified company, and a new circuit is notifiable under Part P unless a registered electrician, such as a NICEIC approved contractor, does it.
How quickly will you reply?
On the same working day you contact us. After that, we agree a survey, diagnosis or installation date that suits you, with a fixed price before work starts.
Why does F-Gas certification matter?
The law says any company working on equipment containing F gas has to be certified, and each engineer needs the right qualifications too. It means the refrigerant in your system is handled legally.
How long will it take to install a heat pump?
Expect it to take several days for an air-to-water system with a new cylinder, less for an air-to-air system. The cylinder, the radiators and the pipework make the biggest difference, and we confirm the timing with your quote.
Aftercare tips
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Let the heat pump run steadily, as set up at handover
- Keep the outdoor unit clear all year
- Keep to regular servicing
The warranty on the heat pump is the manufacturer’s, on its own terms. We explain the terms for your brand, including any servicing conditions.
Keep the outdoor unit clear of leaves, plants and stored items. It needs good airflow to collect heat from outside, so keep it clear all year.
Also near Kimpton
Other services in Kimpton
Why act early in Kimpton
The 0% VAT rate on heat pumps in homes runs until 31 March 2027, then 5% applies. If you are thinking about a heat pump, that date is worth knowing, though the right time also depends on your home and heating. Waiting rarely makes an air conditioning problem smaller.
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why every job is looked at first, and the price is agreed before work begins.
Why people in Kimpton choose us
- MCS certification for heat pump work
- NICEIC approved for electrical work
- Covering London and the South East
- An F-Gas certified company, as the law requires
Take a look at how installs are priced and how to check a contractor.
Air source heat pumps around Kimpton
There are 2 conservation areas within a mile of the centre of Kimpton. Listed buildings are part of the picture here: about 31 within half a mile of the centre, such as Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul (grade I). So the heat pump survey asks two extra questions here: is the home listed, and is it inside a conservation area? About 42% of homes in and around Kimpton date from 1945 to 1972, according to the Valuation Office Agency’s council tax figures, and Census 2021 figures found about 62% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. For homes of that age, the survey checks the insulation, the radiators and the hot water setup. Detached and semi-detached houses typically have room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder.
Older homes near Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul may need extra checks for planning and heat loss before a heat pump is designed. Historic houses such as Shaw's Corner, about 1.8 miles south-east, are a reminder that listed homes need consent before a heat pump goes in.
Kimpton is about 3 miles north-east of Harpenden, in Hertfordshire. We cover Kimpton for air source heat pumps and across the rest of Hertfordshire. Our Hertfordshire coverage runs to 381 places, Kimpton among them. London, roughly 26 miles off, has its own page on this site.
That includes properties on High Street, Hampden and Wheelwrights and nearby roads. We work across SG4 and the streets around it. Close to Kimpton, our area also takes in Gustard Wood (2 miles south), Whitwell (2 miles north), Ayot St Lawrence (2 miles south-east), Codicote Bottom (2 miles east) and Codicote (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Watford (14 miles south), Hemel Hempstead (10 miles south-west), Stevenage (6 miles north-east) and St Albans (7 miles south).
Landmarks near Kimpton
Typical jobs here are in properties near The Boot pub. Kimpton’s nearest station is Harpenden station, roughly 3.4 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Harpenden Museum (3.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Kimpton include Stocking Springs Wood.
Pricing air source heat pumps in Kimpton
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We look at:
- Whether we need access equipment for high-level work
- How far the pipework has to run, and where
- Whether the existing supply is suitable
A single unit or a whole estate, the quote is built the same way: the work involved, the access and the equipment. The price is fixed before we start, with VAT shown clearly.
Helping us quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- The fuse board and where it is in the property
- A short video of any fault, such as a noise or a flashing light
- The postcode and whether it’s a home, flat or business
For air source heat pumps in Kimpton, give us a ring on 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier. Tell us what kind of property it is and what you’d like done, and send a few photos if you can. Enquiries get a reply the same working day.
What we do, step by step
Protection comes first: dust sheets over floors and furniture near the work, and we ask before moving anything. Then the electrics are made safe and the work begins. It 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, and we tidy up before we leave. Seeing the property in pictures first means the trip to Kimpton can be planned properly.
- We find out about your home and the heating you have now.
- Every room’s heat loss is worked out on site.
- From those figures we size the heat pump and decide on radiators, cylinder and outdoor position.
- A fixed-price quote explains the cost, the grant position and the VAT.
- Then it’s fitted, commissioned and registered with MCS.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear the space around the indoor unit, or where it will go
- Let us know if the units are on a roof, a high wall or in a locked area
- Give us access to the outside wall, roof or yard where the outdoor unit sits
Getting a price
Want a quote for air source heat pumps? Please phone 07833 053749 or use the quote form with a few details about the property. We will talk you through the options and give you a fixed-price quote before anything is booked.
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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