Kent · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Newnham, Kent
For heat pump installation in Newnham, one call is all it takes, from the first look to sign-off. F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved and Checkatrade members.
- Moving away from fossil-fuel heating
- Checking whether planning permission is needed
- Working out whether radiators need upsizing
The process
Everything the job needs comes with us, from tools and test equipment to ladders and dust sheets. You only need to give us clear access to the units, or their planned positions, and to the fuse board. The visit takes a few days on site, depending on the cylinder, the radiators and the pipework involved. For a village like Newnham, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- First we talk through the property and the current system.
- A heat loss survey is carried out, room by room.
- We design the system, check the radiators and cylinder and look at the outdoor unit position.
- You get a fixed price, with any grant and the VAT set out.
- We install, commission and register the system under MCS.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions near the property
- Make sure someone can let us in at the agreed time
- Mention any roof access, ladders or high-level work
Getting a quote
Every quote starts with a look at the job, from a site survey or, where the job is straightforward, from pictures and measurements. Then you get a fixed price so you know the cost before we begin.
Advice
Air source heat pumps for homes and businesses in Newnham
A £2,500 grant is available for some air-to-air heat pumps, with conditions. The system must replace the existing fossil-fuel heating and meet the home’s full heating demand, it must be installed by an MCS certified installer, and it must be in a home, so an add-on next to a boiler is not eligible. Common call-outs are for checking eligibility for a heat pump grant and questions about where the outdoor unit can go, on air-to-air heat pumps, underfloor heating and radiator systems.
In a place like Newnham, some homes are listed, because permitted development doesn’t apply within the grounds of a listed building, so consent comes first.
Equipment warranty comes from the manufacturer, on its own terms, and we set them out on your quote. Each brand sets its own conditions, and we are happy to talk you through them.
- Place
- Newnham (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Credentials
- NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified, MCS
- Guide price
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Price
- Fixed, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Questions from Newnham
Can I get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant in Newnham?
Newnham is in England, where the Boiler Upgrade Scheme runs. The amount depends on the type of heat pump, and the survey confirms which applies. The installer applies, and we’re MCS certified.
Do I need planning permission for a heat pump in Newnham?
There’s no single answer: the building and the outdoor unit position decide it. The centre of Newnham is in the Doddington and Newnham Conservation Area. 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 don’t 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 Swale council, which is normally the planning authority for Newnham.
Are you F-Gas certified?
We hold F-Gas company certification, which the law requires for any business working on refrigerant. We are also NICEIC approved, MCS certified for heat pumps and Checkatrade members.
Should I choose air-to-water or air-to-air?
The right choice depends on the property and what you need. Air-to-water can attract a £7,500 grant where eligible; air-to-air only qualifies for £2,500 under strict conditions, and we set out the options after the survey.
Which manufacturers do you install and repair?
The main ones, including Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, Fujitsu, Panasonic, Toshiba, LG, Samsung, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Hitachi. For a new system, we suggest the make and model that suit the property and explain why.
How quickly will you reply?
We reply to enquiries the same working day. For a breakdown that can’t wait, call our 24/7 emergency line.
Are my radiators big enough for a heat pump?
It varies from room to room. The survey compares each radiator with the room’s needs and the quote shows what’s needed.
Towns and villages near Newnham
Other services in Newnham
Air source heat pumps in Newnham: the local picture
About 35% of homes in the Newnham area were built before 1919, according to Valuation Office Agency council tax records, and about 69% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to the 2021 Census. In older homes, the heat loss calculation is especially important, as solid walls and draughts change the size of heat pump needed. Finding room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder is seldom a problem in homes like these.
If your home is one of the older properties near Church of St Peter and St Paul, the survey checks whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before the outdoor unit position is chosen. With Belmont House and Gardens about 2.2 miles south-east, it’s worth asking whether your own home is listed before planning a heat pump.
Newnham is about 4 miles south-west of Faversham, in Kent. We cover Newnham for air source heat pumps and across the rest of Kent. 922 places in Kent are on our list, large and small. Our Bromley page covers places nearby (35 miles or so).
You will find streets such as The Street, Sharsted Hill and Newnham Lane, each of them within reach. Our working area takes in ME9 in full. Close to Newnham, our area also takes in Doddington (1 mile west), Wichling (2 miles west), Bluetown (2 miles west), Hollybushes (3 miles west) and Payden Street (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east) and Sittingbourne (5 miles north-west).
What’s near Newnham
We fit and service air conditioning in homes and premises around The George Inn and Doddington Place Gardens and the streets around them. Newnham’s nearest station is Teynham station, roughly 3.4 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (under half a mile north-east).
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are a few things this work will not fix:
- Improving the building’s insulation
- Tax advice on your own circumstances
- Planning decisions, which rest with the council
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What the work covers
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Radiator systems
- Hot water cylinders
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Underfloor heating
- Air-to-air heat pumps
System by system
Heat loss surveys
Without a proper survey, a heat pump can be too big or too small and that matters for comfort and running.
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme
Eligibility depends on the property and the scheme rules and we confirm it before anything is agreed.
Why act early in Newnham
Replacing a boiler in a hurry when it breaks leaves little time to consider a heat pump. Surveying and designing in advance means the system is sized right and any grant is applied for before you need the heat. Small faults tend to grow, so it’s worth dealing with them early.
The cost depends on the type of system and how many units are involved, how easy the units are to reach and the parts and time the job needs. You get a fixed price before work begins, so you know where you stand.
Why people in Newnham choose us
- One number for homes and businesses across London and the South East
- We diagnose before we treat
- F-Gas company certification
- MCS certification for heat pump work
A customer’s words
“Excellent service from start to finish. Two wall-mounted units installed in our home. Clean, tidy work: they protected all the floors and left no mess. The systems work brilliantly. Would highly recommend.”
Sarah M., East Grinstead