Kent · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in Old Hawkinge
Air source heat pumps in and around Old Hawkinge, from a site survey or diagnosis to sign-off and a fixed price agreed before any work starts.
- Deciding which kind of heat pump suits the home
- Questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
- Planning and permitted development questions
About our air source heat pumps in Old Hawkinge
Until 31 March 2027, a heat pump installed in residential accommodation carries 0% VAT, with 5% from 1 April 2027. This is HMRC’s energy-saving materials relief, which applies to homes rather than businesses, and for air-to-air systems we confirm the VAT on your quote. This is general information, not tax advice. Typical jobs include working out where a cylinder could go and choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air, on air-to-air heat pumps, hot water cylinders and air-to-water heat pumps.
If your home in or near Old Hawkinge is heated by oil, LPG or electric heaters with no mains gas, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme adds an extra £1,500 until March 2027 for an air source or ground source heat pump, on top of the £7,500.
For a fault on a system that may still be under warranty, send us the make, model and installation date. We’ll explain how the manufacturer’s terms are likely to apply before any chargeable work goes ahead.
- Where
- Old Hawkinge (CT18)
- Region
- Kent
- Certified
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Enquiries
- Same working day
- Pricing
- Fixed-price quote after a site survey
- Costs
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
The process
Everything the job needs comes with us, from tools and test equipment to ladders and dust sheets. All we ask is clear access to the units, or to where they’ll go, and to the consumer unit. The visit takes a few days on site, depending on the cylinder, the radiators and the pipework involved. Photos of the existing unit help with repairs and servicing in Old Hawkinge.
- 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.
- Cost, grant and VAT appear on one fixed-price quote.
- We install, commission and register the system under MCS.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking and loading
- Let us know if the building has a permit or sign-in process
- Keep pets and children away from the work area
Get a fixed-price quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from a site survey or, where the job is straightforward, from pictures and measurements. After that, we send a fixed price before any work starts.
Advice
Also in Old Hawkinge
Why act early in Old Hawkinge
The two types suit different homes and needs. Air-to-water works with radiators and a cylinder, with a £7,500 grant for eligible homes, while air-to-air heats and cools rooms and has a £2,500 grant only in limited cases, and we explain which fits your home. Booking before summer means the work in Old Hawkinge is done before the hot weather.
Whatever the property, the quote works the same way: the equipment, the access, the work involved and the time it takes. Call for a fixed-price quote and we will go through it with you.
Why book with us
- NICEIC approved electrical contractors
- Clear warranty information from the manufacturer
- Diagnosis first, then a fixed price
- Listed on Checkatrade
Take a look at what air conditioning costs or how to check a contractor.
Owner checks or an engineer?
Write down what you notice: error codes, noises, drips, smells or a drop in performance. It makes our diagnosis quicker, 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 call 07833 053749 or drop us a line.
Old Hawkinge questions
Will you come out to Old Hawkinge?
We do. Villages and hamlets get the same service as the bigger towns. A few photos and the postcode are enough to get things started.
Does being near the sea make a difference to air source heat pumps in Old Hawkinge?
It can. Old Hawkinge is within about 2 miles of the coast, and salt air speeds up corrosion on outdoor units. We site outdoor units out of the worst of the sea wind where possible and can suggest models with corrosion protection where the manufacturer offers it.
Do you work on systems someone else installed?
Yes. We look at it first and tell you what we find, including anything about the original installation that needs putting right. You get a fixed price before any work goes ahead.
How long will it take to install a heat pump?
As a guide, it takes a few days for most air-to-water installations, with air-to-air systems often quicker. We plan the work so you’re without heating for as little time as possible and agreed before work begins.
Which manufacturers do you install and repair?
We work with the leading brands, from Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin and Fujitsu to Panasonic, Toshiba, LG, Samsung, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Hitachi. Send us the make and model if you have it.
What’s the difference between air-to-water and air-to-air heat pumps?
The right choice depends on the property and what you need. The grant is £7,500 for eligible air-to-water systems and £2,500 for air-to-air in limited cases, and we set out the options after the survey.
Is there VAT on a heat pump?
In residential accommodation, 0% until 31 March 2027 and 5% afterwards. Hotels and businesses pay the standard rate, and this is not tax advice.
Heat pumps in Old Hawkinge: local notes
At about 2 miles from the coast, Old Hawkinge is close enough for sea air to matter. Coastal sites are worth mentioning at the survey, as salt air affects the outdoor unit and its fixings. Valuation Office Agency council tax records show about 47% of homes in and around Old Hawkinge were built in 2000 or later, and Census 2021 figures found about 68% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. Lower heat loss in recent homes often means a smaller heat pump and fewer radiator changes. Finding room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder is seldom a problem in homes like these. Listed buildings are part of the picture here: about 9 within half a mile of the centre, such as Church of St. Michael (grade I). So the heat pump survey asks two extra questions here: is the home listed, and is it inside a conservation area?
Period properties close to Church of St Michael can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first. Acrise Place, roughly 2.7 miles north-west, is a reminder to check your home’s listing status: permitted development doesn’t cover listed buildings.
Old Hawkinge is about 1 mile east of Hawkinge, in Kent. Whether you are in the middle of Old Hawkinge or further out, we cover air source heat pumps, from a single room to a whole building. Count every place we list in Kent and you reach 922, with Old Hawkinge on the list. The nearest of our city pages is Eastbourne, around 45 miles from Old Hawkinge.
If your postcode is in CT18, we can take the job on. Standen Lane and Church Hill and the roads off them are all inside our area. Close by, we work in Hawkinge (1 mile west), Densole (2 miles north-west), Swingfield Minnis (2 miles north), Arpinge (2 miles west) and Selsted (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (5 miles east) and Deal (11 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Old Hawkinge
Around Old Hawkinge, our work takes us to homes and businesses near East Cliff and Warren Country Park and White Horse pub. Old Hawkinge’s nearest station is Folkestone Central station, roughly 2.3 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Folkestone Castle (1.6 miles south-west) and Royal Victoria Hospital (2.1 miles south). Not far away are Sugar Loaf Hill.
What air source heat pumps cannot fix
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Getting planning permission or listed building consent on your behalf
- Tax advice on your own circumstances
- Any gas work on the existing boiler
Not sure which it is? You can phone us on 07833 053749 or use the quote form and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Parts of the system we cover
- Radiator systems
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Underfloor heating
- Hot water cylinders
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
A customer’s words
“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