Kent · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Oare, Kent
Need air source heat pumps in Oare? We look at the job first, give you a fixed-price quote and do the work at a time that suits you, then sign it off with written records.
- Questions about where the outdoor unit can go
- Checking eligibility for a heat pump grant
- Ageing boilers that will need replacing
Air source heat pumps in Oare, done properly
An air-to-water heat pump heats water to a lower temperature than a typical boiler, so radiators may need to be larger to give out the same heat. We check each radiator against the room’s heat loss and anything that needs changing is in the quote. The work covers underfloor heating, homes heated by oil, LPG or gas and radiator systems, and people most often call us about checking eligibility for a heat pump grant and questions about where the outdoor unit can go.
Older and listed homes in villages like Oare need extra care, because permitted development does not apply within the grounds of a listed building, so we check consent first.
Looking after a system is mostly common sense: clear space around the outdoor unit, the cleaning the manual describes and a service at the recommended interval. That also helps where the warranty terms ask for regular servicing.
- Place
- Oare (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- Approvals
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Typical price
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Response
- Answered the same working day
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
Every system needs looking after, and most of it is easy. A few tips:
- Keep to regular servicing
- Avoid switching the heat pump on and off often
- Keep the MCS certificate with the manufacturer’s paperwork
Should you have questions after the install, call us on 07833 053749 or send an email and we will look into it. A yearly service is a good habit.
Don’t cover radiators with furniture or heavy curtains so the heat can get into the room.
Also in Oare
What we do, step by step
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you and run through the plan before anything else. Floors and furniture near the work are covered with dust sheets, and the electrics are made safe before any panel comes off. On site, it takes a few days for most air-to-water installations, with air-to-air systems often quicker. We plan the trip to Oare around you.
- First, a chat about the property and your goals for the heating.
- The survey checks heat loss, emitters, hot water and the outdoor unit position.
- You get our view on the right type for the house, and on whether the Boiler Upgrade Scheme applies.
- We install the heat pump and connect it up.
- The job ends with commissioning, the MCS certificate and a walk through the controls.
Getting ready for the visit
- Name a contact who can meet us at the agreed time
- Make sure we can reach the outdoor unit, or where it will go
- Clear a path to the units and the space around them
Get a fixed-price quote
For a fixed-price quote, call us on 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier with the address and a few details about the rooms or units involved. Photos help a lot. You will hear back from us the same working day.
Advice
Why act early in Oare
The 0% VAT rate on heat pumps in homes runs until 31 March 2027, then 5% applies. It’s a date to bear in mind when planning, though the right time also depends on your home and heating. For a village like Oare, booking ahead lets us plan the trip properly.
No two properties are the same, so we price each one individually. The system, the access, the pipe routes and the parts involved all play a part.
What you get with us
- Members of Checkatrade
- We reply to enquiries the same working day
- MCS certification for heat pump work
- 24/7 emergency line for breakdowns
Take a look at how installs are priced and our accreditations.
FAQs for Oare
Can I get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant in Oare?
Yes, if the home and the heat pump meet the scheme’s rules: Oare is in England, where it applies. Air-to-water and ground source systems attract £7,500. Air-to-air gets £2,500, but only where it takes over from fossil-fuel heating and covers the whole home’s heating demand. We hold MCS certification, so the application is ours to make for you.
Is a heat pump in Oare permitted development?
The answer turns on the property and where the outdoor unit would sit. Around 28 listed entries sit within 0.5 miles of central Oare. 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 cannot face a road. Where necessary, we check with Swale council, which is normally the planning authority for Oare.
Do I get paperwork after the visit?
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.
Who has to arrange F-Gas leak checks?
Whoever operates the equipment, together with the technicians who service it. Larger systems need regular checks: at least every 12 months from 5 tCO2e and every 6 months from 50 tCO2e. We can tell you which band your system falls into.
Do you look at the job first?
Yes. Photos often do the job for simple work, while bigger systems and repairs that need testing get a visit.
Will skipping a service affect the warranty?
It depends on the manufacturer’s terms. Some warranty terms require the system to be serviced regularly by a qualified engineer, so check the terms or ask us. Keep every service record either way.
How much does an air source heat pump cost?
£8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes) for air-to-water, before the grant. The final price depends on the heat loss survey, the radiators and the cylinder, and you get a fixed-price quote.
Different systems, different jobs
Radiators and underfloor heating
Underfloor heating suits a heat pump’s lower flow temperature and we look at it during the survey.
Outdoor unit position and planning
Under permitted development, the outdoor unit must be 1.5 m³ or less and must meet MCS 020(a) and not be used solely for cooling. It cannot be within the curtilage of a listed building.
Air source heat pumps around Oare
Oare is within about 2 miles of the coast. For a heat pump near the sea, ask about any coastal protection option the manufacturer offers.
Belmont House and Gardens, roughly 4.3 miles south, is a reminder to check your home’s listing status: permitted development doesn’t cover listed buildings. Period properties close to Church of St Peter can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first.
Oare is about 1 mile north of Faversham, in Kent. Anywhere in ME13, we cover air source heat pumps. 922 places in Kent are on our list, large and small. For properties nearby, see our Bromley page, about 38 miles away.
Local streets include The Street, Church Road and Russell Place, all of which are in our area. All of ME13 is covered, from busy streets to back roads. Close by, we work in Davington (1 mile south), The Brents (1 mile south-east), Uplees (1 mile north-west), Faversham (1 mile south) and Four Oaks (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (6 miles west) and Whitstable (7 miles east).
Landmarks near Oare
Locally, jobs take us to houses, flats and workplaces close to Oare Meadow, Three Mariners Inn and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School. The nearest railway station is Faversham station, roughly 1.4 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (4.5 miles south-west).
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