Kent · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in Northfleet
Expert air source heat pumps for Northfleet: a survey or diagnosis, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Call for a fixed-price quote.
- No space for a hot water cylinder
- Deciding on the outdoor unit position
- An oil, LPG or gas boiler near the end of its life
What happens on the day
Each visit runs to the same pattern: check the plan with you, put the dust sheets down, carry out the job, test what we have done and talk you through it. The visit itself takes from a couple of days to around a week, depending on the system and how much of the heating changes. The more we can see first, the quicker the visit to Northfleet.
- 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.
- Fitting day: the outdoor unit is placed, the indoor side connected and the controls set up.
- Once it’s running correctly, the MCS certificate is issued and we show you the settings.
Getting ready for the visit
- Give us access to the outside wall, roof or yard where the outdoor unit sits
- Keep pets out of the rooms we’re working in
- Let us know where the consumer unit is
Getting a quote
Need a price for air source heat pumps? Please call 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form and tell us about the job. We will explain what we’d recommend and why, then send a fixed-price quote before anything is booked.
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Air source heat pumps in Northfleet, done properly
We install air source heat pumps in Northfleet and across Kent, and we are MCS certified. 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 will explain which type fits your home and why. Common call-outs are for working out whether radiators need upsizing and deciding on the outdoor unit position, on underfloor heating, hot water cylinders and homes heated by oil, LPG or gas.
Houses in Northfleet usually have room for an outdoor unit at the side or rear, and it needs to meet the MCS noise check to be permitted development.
Some manufacturers make regular servicing by a qualified engineer a condition of their warranty. If that applies to your system, booking the service on time keeps the record straight and each visit is recorded.
- Place
- Northfleet (DA11)
- Region
- Kent
- Approvals
- NICEIC and F-Gas, MCS
- Replies
- We reply the same working day
- Prices
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Price
- Fixed-price quote after a site survey
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What affects the quote in Northfleet
Typical ranges are on our prices page, and your quote is built on your job. What we look at:
- Which make and model is being fitted or worked on
- The condition of any existing system
- Whether we need access equipment for high-level work
What you pay reflects the actual work. That’s why we look at the job first, from photos or on a survey, and the price is agreed before work begins.
Before you get in touch
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- The paperwork from the last service, if you have it
- The rating plate or label on any existing unit
- The outside wall, roof or yard where the outdoor unit sits or would go
VAT is set out clearly on every quote, and the rate that applies to your job is stated. Homes, businesses and different kinds of work can be treated differently for VAT, so we confirm it in writing rather than guess. To get one, call 07833 053749.
Your questions about air source heat pumps in Northfleet
Is planning permission needed for a heat pump in Northfleet?
There’s no single answer: the building and the outdoor unit position decide it. Around 9 listed entries sit within 0.5 miles of central Northfleet. 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 can’t face a road. Where necessary, we check with the local planning authority (for Northfleet, normally Gravesham council).
Does being near the sea make a difference to air source heat pumps in Northfleet?
It can. Northfleet is within about 3 miles of the coast, and salt air speeds up corrosion on outdoor units. The outdoor unit position, its fixings and regular servicing all help near the sea.
Why does F-Gas certification matter?
For refrigerant work, both the engineer and the company need the right F-gas credentials. It’s worth checking before you book, and we are happy to show ours.
Which manufacturers do you install and repair?
Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, Fujitsu, Panasonic, Toshiba, LG, Samsung, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Hitachi and others. For new systems, we recommend a brand and model to suit the job and explain why.
Is there a Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant for air-to-air?
There is a £2,500 grant for air-to-air, but only under strict conditions. The system must replace the existing fossil-fuel heating, meet the home’s full heating demand, be installed by an MCS certified installer and be in a home.
Are you F-Gas certified?
F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved and MCS certified for heat pumps, plus Checkatrade membership. Engineers who handle refrigerant hold their own F-gas qualifications as well.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. Every job is looked at first, either on a site survey or from pictures and details for simple jobs. A fixed-price quote follows.
Let and managed properties
We also work for facilities teams in offices, schools and public buildings across Kent. Larger buildings can be done in stages around the people who use them.
Landlords, letting agents and managing agents book us, not only the people who live or work in the property. Tell us who the contact on site is and who should receive the paperwork, and we will keep everyone informed.
Also near Northfleet
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How the job changes from property to property
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.
Hot water cylinders
Existing cylinders may not be suitable for a heat pump, and we explain whether yours can stay.
Homes in Northfleet and heat pumps
Northfleet lies within about 3 miles of the sea. Salt air is hard on outdoor units, so a heat pump near the sea needs a sensible position and regular checks, and some models offer corrosion protection for coastal sites. About 37% of households live in terraced houses, according to the last census (2021). Terraced houses share walls with neighbours, which helps, but the outdoor unit position needs care with noise next door.
If your home is one of the older properties near Church of All Saints, the survey checks whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before the outdoor unit position is chosen. Cobham College lies about 3.7 miles south-east. Owners of listed homes need consent before a heat pump is fitted, so it’s one of our first questions.
Northfleet is about 5 miles east of Dartford, in Kent. Wherever you are in the DA11 postcode area, we can help with air source heat pumps. Northfleet is one of 922 places in Kent we cover for homes and businesses. Bromley, roughly 14 miles off, has its own page on this site.
Our nearest recent job to Northfleet was on Station Road, Orpington (BR6), about 11 miles west: installing three Daikin cassette units in the main office area and a wall-mounted unit in the client meeting room.
Postcode districts we cover here: DA11. Main roads around Northfleet include the A2 and A226, which makes travel easy. Close by, we work in Painters Ash (1 mile south-west), Springhead (1 mile west), Windmill Hill (1 mile east), Northfleet Green (1 mile south) and Gravesend (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles west), Sevenoaks (13 miles south-west) and Swanley (8 miles west).
Local landmarks in Northfleet
In Northfleet, that means homes and buildings near The Six Bells pub, Saint George's Church of England School and Copperfield Academy. Northfleet’s nearest station is Gravesend station, about 1 mile north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bluewater (3.3 miles west) and Stone Castle (3.1 miles west). Not far away are Chafford Gorges Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
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